While you're discovering your wild side. Picture
Yourself in the Hocking Hills. And
Picture Yourself Here. . .


Ohio State Parks-Hocking Hills State Park, Lake Hope State Park
Ohio State Parks and Fun Places to
Visit on your Getaway
Ohio State Park Naturalist-Pat
Quackenbush
Hiking the Ohio State Parks
and beyond at Ash Cave, Cedar Falls, Old Man's Cave and Moonville Tunnel are just a few of the greatest places to hit the trails.
Ohio State Parks have loads of fun places to visit including their
revamped visitor center and the many programs put on by the naturalist.
And there's also canoeing, rock climbing, kayaking and horseback riding close by.

You won't believe how many parks, wildlife areas and historical places there are to enjoy in the Hocking Hills
Region! And
each has its own unique personality. There's camping, hunting, swimming and
loads of free outdoor fun for the family.
Most of the state parks in the area have at least a
seasonal naturalist providing outdoor educational programs. You can plan a trip
around a special event or just come and enjoy the programs each park offers.
Click here for
Hocking Hills Programs and Events.
Click here for Lake
Hope Programs and
Events


Hocking Hills State Park-Home
of Old Man's Cave, Ash Cave and Cedar Falls. There are monthly events and weekly
naturalist programs for free family fun. There are over 25 miles of hiking trails, a
camp ground, cottages and seasonal restaurant and gift shop.
20160 State Route 664
Logan, OH 43138
(740) 385-6841 Park Office
(740) 385-6165 Camp Office

Lake Logan-
This park is not far from State Route 33 and has boat docks. Stocked with
crappie and saugeye, it's touted as one of the best fishing spots in
Ohio. There are places to picnic and a beach.
30443 Lake Logan Road
Logan, Ohio 43138
(740) 385-3444 Park Office

Hocking State Forest-99 acres of this forest have been set aside for rock
climbing and rappelling.
19275 S.R. 374
Rockbridge, Ohio 43149
740-385-4402

Tar Hollow
State Park-Camping, boating, fishing and hunting are Tar Hollow's claim to
fame. A section of the Buckeye Trail passes through the area.
16396 Tar Hollow Road
Laurelville, Ohio 43135
(740) 887-4818

Tar Hollow State Forest-Ohio's third largest state forest with over 22 miles
of trails and a 48 site horse camp.
124 North Ridge Road
Waverly, Ohio 45690-9513
740-663-2523

Zaleski State Forest-Best known for its 23.5 acre backpacking trail
and 10 mile day loop.
S.R. 278
Zaleski, Ohio 45698-0330
740-596-5781

Lake Hope State Park-Just outside Zaleski, Ohio. Visitors to the park can
still see a part of the Hope Iron Furnace and stroll past the famous "haunted"
Moonville Tunnel. There are over 17 miles of trails, a campground and cottages
too.
27331
State Route 278
McArthur, OH 45651
(740) 596-5253

Lake Alma State Park-Right
outside the bounds of Wellston, this park boasts a small lake with an
bridge-accessible island. Lake Alma was a small amusement park a hundred
years ago complete with merry-go-round and a dance pavilion. Now, visitors to
the park can fish, boat, swim at the beach or camp.
Route 1, Box 422
Wellston, OH 45692
(740) 384-4474

Burr Oak State Park
Near Glouster, Ohio, this park features a 60 room lodge, gift shop and
dining.
10220 Burr Oak Lodge Road
Glouster, OH 45732
(740)767-3570 Park Office

Buckeye Furnace State
Memorial-North of Wellston, this reconstructed charcoal-fired iron
furnace run by the Ohio Historical Society even has the original stack, a
general store and a couple trails.
123 Buckeye Park Rd. T-167
Wellston, OH 45692 1-800-860-0144
Park Hours: Open Year around daylight.
Museum Hours: April -Memorial Day. By Appointment.

Leo Petroglyph-Features
a trail leading to human, animal and footprint historical rock carvings
from the Fort Ancient Indians.
Open: Year around. Daylight hours.
c/o Site Operations Department
The Ohio Historical Society
1982 Velma Avenue
Columbus, OH 43211 1-800-686-1535

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