Hocking Hills State Park Programs

Hocking Hills State Park

Special Events Calendar  2005

 

January 15th                  40th Annual Winter Hike

Continuous starts from 9 am to 11 am. Enjoy Winter's splendor on this 6 mile trek from Old Man's Cave to Ash Cave. Layered clothing and appropriate footwear recommended. Refreshments are available at Cedar Falls for a donation. A shuttle bus returns hikers to Old Man's Cave.

February 12  

5-7 pm                    Sweethearts Hike

Meet at the Ash Cave parking lot.  Take your sweetheart for a romantic stroll to Ash Cave in the soft light of dusk.  Afterward, enjoy a cozy fire and refreshments.

March 12 and 13  

12 pm to 4 pm  

Maple Sugaring in the Hills

Join us at the Naturalist Cabin located behind the Old Man’s Cave Visitor Center.  Savor the taste of the season as we boil down our local maple sap.  Discover the many methods used throughout history to make this tasty treat.  Free samples are available.

April 15-17       

Shoot the Hills Nature Photo Weekend

Nature photo program, slide shows, and photography contest.  Open to amateurs and pros alike.  Competing for great prizes and awards.   Free information and tips from the pros.  Registration on Friday.  For more information see the park website.

April 16 

10 am                Wildflowers and Waterfalls Hike

Observe nature’s carpet of wildflowers and sparkling waterfalls in beautiful Hocking Hills.  Meet at the parking lot at Ash Cave.

May 7     

12 pm to 4 pm          Frontier Trail Hike

Explore the history of the Hocking Hills region with a walk back through time dramatized by costumed interpreters along Ash Cave trail.

August 12  

Star Seekers Shower Search Begins at 8 pm (weather permitting)

Bring a blanket or you’re favorite lawn chair and come on down to the field at Hocking Hills Dining Lodge.  Spend a night under the stars while we watch the Persied meteor shower and explore the planets, comets, and other mysteries of the night sky.

 

September 17   

Hocking Hills Indian Run   Begins at 9 am

Challenge yourself on a 5, 10, 20, or even a 60-kilometer course.  Call 1-800-HOCKING for details and registration information.

October 15 

Grandma Gatewood's Fall Colors Hike  

1 pm

Bring along a cool drink and celebrate the seasons colors.  Meet with the naturalist at the Old Man’s Cave Visitor Center for a strenuous hike that spans roughly 6 miles of the Grandma Gatewood trail.   We will be traversing the section that runs from Old Man’s Cave to Cedar Falls and back while enjoying the scenic beauty and cultural personality.  This hike does include several hills and steps and is not recommended for the easily winded individual.  (Approx. 3 to4 hrs)

October 28 and 29        Halloween Campout 

Registered campers can enjoy a hayride, pumpkin decorating, food, night hike, campfire, costume & site judging, and trick or treat at Old Man’s Cave campground.  Regular camping fees apply.

December 10  

Christmas in Ash Cave  

5-7 pm

Step away from the hectic holiday season and come bundled for the weather while enjoying a lighted stroll back to Ash Cave.  Once you arrive at the cave warm with refreshments by an open fire.  Listen to or join with our carolers, have the kids visit with an old fashion Santa or help to decorate our Christmas tree for wildlife.

The Wicker Cabin-A Hocking Hills Gift Shop
62734 McVey Road
Creola, Ohio 45622
(740) 596-5276  e-mail 
wickercabingifts@yahoo.com

 

Only five minutes from Ash Cave, the Wicker Cabin is packed full of interesting gifts like birdhouses, grapevine trees and candles. And there's more-Boyd's Bears, garden decor and lighthouses are just a few of the many collectibles found in this country shop tucked in the hills.


 

White Oak Massage Therapy and Spa Services

 

 

 

White Oak Massage Therapy and Spa Services,  provide a variety of massage and spa services including single, couple or group massages, salt glows, mud wraps and foot treatments. They also provide special spa packages made up of a combination of our customers' favorite massage treatments. They can even come to your cabin for a massage!

 

 

 

 

Hocking Hills State Park Campground
20160 State Route 664 S
Logan, Ohio 43138
(740) 385-6165
Camp sites beneath huge hemlocks make this campground one of the premier camping areas in the U.S. Camper cabins available.

 

 

 

Hocking Hills offers some of Ohio's most awesome cabin rentals. Ohio Cabins, Hocking Hills Cabins-Places to Stay while you discover Ohio's Parks and Outdoors!

 

Hocking Hills Cabins For Any Season-

 

 

 

Ash Cave-

Towering hemlocks, a cascading waterfall and a wide recess cave make Ash Cave one of Hocking Hills State Park's most popular hiking trails. An added bonus is that the part of the trail leading to the cave is asphalt and easily accessible for wheelchairs and strollers.

 

Cedar Falls-

Huge hemlocks, a waterfall that is picture-perfect and craggy, beautiful cliffs bring folks back to Cedar Falls from year to year.

 

Upper and Lower Falls at Old Man's Cave

 

 

 

 

Long known for its rugged cliff edges and secluded wilderness areas, this section of Southeastern Ohio is filled with lush forestland, enormous rock formations and stately hemlock trees that make up the backdrop for your climb one you'll never forget.

Adventure

click here for more info on Hocking Hills Canoe Livery

12819 State Rt 664 S

Logan, Ohio    1-800-634-6820
www.hockingriver.com

Day Trips

 

 

Short 1 1/2 hour trips to 4-6 hour trips along the beautiful Hocking River. Hocking Hills Canoe Livery offers canoes, kayaks and even rafts for families.

All rentals include life vests, paddles and complimentary transportation. Reservations are recommended, but not required.

Click here for more information on Adventure Golf

12819 State Rt 664 S

Logan, Ohio 740-385-3233
closed from November through March

www.rempelsgrove.com

 

click here for more info on Inn at Cedar Falls

 

What better way to relax than having someone come to your cabin room and pamper you with a massage.  Then, slip into the bathtub with aromatic bath oils and a nap to follow.  This romantic day includes one midweek night for two people in a room at the Inn at Cedar Falls, a ½ hour massage for both, candlelight dinner and breakfast the following morning. 

 

 

Quack's Hocking Hills Maple Farm

(740) 596-1124    Creola, Ohio    Pure Maple Syrups, sugars and candies. Hocking Hills' only local producer of pure maple syrup. Individual baskets available upon request. If you've only tasted the syrup in the grocery store, then you haven't tried REAL maple syrup fresh from Ohio trees! 

 

 

 

 

Lake Hope State Park
27331 State Route 278
McArthur Ohio, 45651
(740) 596-5253
 

Camping with electric sites and also a backpacking trail nearby.

 

 

Got a pet and don't want to leave it at home? Try our Pet Friendly Cabins Site!

 

Ohio Cabins. Hocking Hills Cabins. So you're looking to get away. Maybe you want a place with a little bit of romance mixed with a smidgen of relaxation and lots of spectacular views. Or maybe you're wanting someplace a little more rugged and close to a handful of adventure.

 

We've got the place. It's in the Hocking Hills of Ohio. And we're a little bit of everything-romance, relaxation, adventure and awesome overlooks. We have rugged cliff edges, hemlock lined hiking trails and warm cozy fireplaces to discover romance around. We have cabins, cottages and inn rooms and even campgrounds to come home to during your stay. So what are you waiting for? Come to the Hills. The Hocking Hills.

 

Ash Cave Cabins   

 

25780 Liberty Hill Road

info@ashcave.com
South Bloomingville, Ohio 43152
1-800-222-4655

The Cedar Vacation Homes have a loft with 4 twin beds and plenty of room to play. There are 62 acres with trails and a small wildlife pond. There is also a garden area with a hammock, pumpkin patch and fire ring to roast marshmallows and hot dogs. Ash Cave Cabins have outdoor games available including Badminton or indoor games in the cabins, along with books to read.

Ash Ridge Cabins  

 

17171 Sam Carr Road

ashridgecabins@yahoo.com

Laurelville, Ohio  43135

866-834-3447

 

Brand new, luxury log cabins nestled atop a beautiful, scenic ridge in Ohio's Hocking Hills. Charming, cozy and romantic, our log cabins have hot tub, fireplace, kitchen, gas grill, TV/VCR/DVD/CD, covered front and back porches, and other modern amenities. One of the best views in the Hocking Hills. The Sweet Heart and Maple Lane Cabins are perfect for couples, families or friends. Secluded and quiet, yet very close to all area attractions.  Ash Ridge Cabins is the perfect place to get away to the country for a relaxing vacation. 

Best Nest Cabins             

34125 Moore Road                                         

bestnestcabins@yahoo.com
Logan, Ohio 43138-9430

800-213-8780

Located just minutes from Hocking Hills State Park. Three cozy cabins to choose from! The Freebird cabin is a two-bedroom cabin perfect for families. The Mockingbird is a one-bedroom cabin with full kitchen and fold out couch in the living room. The spacious porch contains a hot tub and overlooks a stocked pond. This cabin is wheelchair accessible. The newest cabin, Bigbird, has 4 bedrooms.  All cabins have gas log fireplaces, hot tubs, and TV/ DVD/vcr players

Beverly Hills Cabin      

 

23290 Locust Grove Road

beverlyhillscabin@ohiohills.com

Creola, Ohio  45622

877-282-2246

 

Only 2 1/2 miles from Ash Cave, Beverly Hills Cabin is also only a short drive from all the Hocking Hills State Park recreation areas.10 acres of thick forest-mixed hardwoods and lofty pines surround the cabin on three sides. Features a full kitchen complete with refrigerator, dining area, stove and plenty of space to cook. Queen size bed in loft and hot tub.

Blackberry Hill Cabin                

 

22916 Sams Creek Road

blackberryhillcabin@peoplepc.com
Laurelville, Ohio  43135
(740) 332-6322

Tucked into the Hocking Hills, Blackberry Hill Cabin is a quiet hideaway for any season. Near Tar Hollow State Park and not far from Hocking Hills State Park, this cabin features a hot tub for any romantic evening. A gas log fireplace welcomes guests with a comfy place to settle in on cool, winter nights. The porch has a swing for warm, summer evenings.

Buckeye Cabins             

 

15748 Rocky Fork Road

BuckeyeCabins@AOL.com
Rockbridge, Ohio  43149

1-800-344-3456 or 1-614-833-4196

Buckeye Cabins has four cabins. They are located in Hocking Hills Ohio within minutes of Old Mans Cave, Cedar Falls, Ash Cave & The Buckeye Trail. Perfect getaway for Family Vacations, Honeymoons, Retreats & Anniversaries. Buckeye Cabins specializes in Luxury Hocking Hills Log Cabin Rentals. 

Cottage at Scenic Way   

 

3775 State Route 56

info@scenicway.com

Creola Ohio 45622

1-888.892.8640

Our cozy and secluded 2 bedroom cottage is located in the Majestic Hocking Hills of Southeastern Ohio. A great romantic getaway or family vacation place. Secluded but close to 4 State Parks and many other activities.

Deer Watch Cabins                 

 

26975 Chapel Ridge Rd

deerwatch@ohiohills.com

South Bloomingville, Ohio 43152

740-385-7132    

Ohio Cabins-We feature three log cabins ideal for weekend or weekday stays. Watch the Ohio white-tail deer pass by your cabin while relaxing in your hot tub. Pets Welcome!

Eagle's Nest Cabin

 

25315 Macedonia Road

Eaglesnestcabins@aol.com

South Bloomingville, Ohio 43152

1-866-858-6096

 

This hot tub getaway is great for a romantic trip for couples or a fun-packed adventure for families. Staying at the cabin is like having a home away from home in the Hocking Hills. Guests can get cozy in the warmth of an electric fireplace in winter and stay cool in summer with air-conditioning.  The kitchen is fully equipped including a microwave, stove, refrigerator, pots, pans, dishes, silverware and cooking utensils. Hot tub!

18381 Thompson Ridge Rd.

Laurelville, Ohio 43135

1-888-332-6747

Discover the serenity of the Hocking Hills in these authentic style, tin roofed log cabins on 43 private acres. Nestled among the towering pine forest, the secluded wooded setting offers privacy for a romantic getaway or a perfect place to hide from the real world. Cabins include: stone fireplaces with gas logs, a private, secluded hot tub  on an enclosed screened-in porch and fully equipped kitchen.

A Georgian Manner Bed and Breakfast  

 

29055 Evans Rd (not for mail)

ageorgianmanner@hocking.net
Logan, Ohio 43138                      
1-800-606-1840


Overlooking Lake Logan in the heart of the Hocking Hills, A Georgian Manner is styled after the plantations of the South. With our honeymoon suite/Jacuzzi, Civil War library, fireplace, Grecian Wedding Pavilion, complementary canoe and bird watching, we are the most romantic getaway in the Hocking Hills.

Getaway Cabins                            

 

26366 Chapel Ridge Rd.

S. Bloomingville, Ohio 43152

1-888-587-0659

Escape From Everyday Life. Experience the Magic of Getaway Cabins! Private Log Cabins and Cottages Nestled in the Hocking Hills of Ohio. Each Features Outdoor Hot Tub or Indoor Jacuzzi Tub and Fireplace. Your Pets are Welcome in Designated Units. Private, Secluded Ohio Cabins with a Personal Touch!

Hocking Hills Farm

 

25120 Locust Grove Road

hockinghillsfarm@yahoo.com

Creola, Ohio  45622

(740) 596-2686    888-596-2686

 

Only 4 1/2 miles from Ash Cave, the cottage has 3 bedrooms and enough room to more than comfortably sleep six. Whether you're looking for a romantic night away for just two or a family vacation, you'll love this full-size cottage tucked in the Hocking Hills. This cozy cottage has a TV/VCR/DVD and 140 acres to roam. There's a pond for fishing not more than a stone's throw away and endless possibilities for adventure at Old Man's Cave only about 5 minutes away!

The Hocking Hills Homestead


19727 Unger Road

homestead@hocking.net
Logan, OH 43138
(740) 385-0449
 

Hocking Hills Homestead has two types of lodging-one is a restored 1800's farm-like country home and the other is the woodland cottage pictured above called the Glenwood. These two beautiful getaways help you escape from the hustle and bustle of your busy world. Soak your stress and cares away in the hot tub. In the quiet of the evening you may wish to relax before the gas log fireplace or watch your favorite show or video tape on the TV/VCR. Only one mile from Old Man's Cave with a peaceful country setting and relaxing hot tub.
 

Honey Ridge


24216 Brown Road

South Bloomingville, Ohio 43152
740-332-1364
honeyridge@ohiohills.com
 

Honey Ridge offers a private cottage in the woods, family owned, built and hosted for comfort and relaxation. This light and airy cottage features two private bedrooms with queen beds, a spacious two-person Jacuzzi, a deck among the treetops with patio table and a full kitchen.  Also- central heat and A/C, a TV/DVD/CD/VCR,  phone, hand soap, all linens, cooking utensils, coffee, tea and seasonings.  Children welcome! Within a 15 minute drive to Old Man's Cave, Ash Cave, Conkle's Hollow and Cedar Falls.

Inn at Cedar Falls 

Inn at Cedar Falls Restaurant           

 

21190 State Route 374

info@innatcedarfalls.com

Logan, Ohio  43138

1-800-65-FALLS

These Hocking Hills Cabins are surrounded on three sides by Hocking Hills State Park. There are 9 antique-filled inn rooms, cozy cottages and secluded cabins. Wireless internet access in inn rooms and common room.  Within a 3 miles radius are Old Man's Cave, Ash Cave and Cedar Falls. Gift shop and gourmet dining on the premises. Full Breakfast included in stay!

Lazy Lane Cabins        

 

info@lazylanecabins.com

Logan, Ohio

877-225-6572
 

Fully equipped, secluded cabins in the scenic Hocking Hills region.  Hiking, fishing, canoeing, picnicking, antiques and flea markets are just a few of the activities nearby.  Clean, cozy cabins are nestled in private, wooded settings with scenic views.  Quality accommodations are from rustic to luxury, for 2-10 guests with queen size beds, hot tubs, gas grills, fireplaces, satellite TV and VCR.   You’ll find all you need and more for the perfect vacation or romantic getaway.  

Marsh Hollow Vacation Log Cabin

 

19369 Wagner Road

marshhollow@direcway.com
Laurelville, OH 43135
Phone: 740-332-9202
 

Marsh Hollow is a 14 acre private retreat, offering woods to explore, a shallow creek to splash through and more. Our roomy log cabin features a bedroom with a queen-size bed, bathroom with shower and tub and a well-equipped kitchen. The living room, with a cathedral ceiling, includes a futon that folds down into a comfortable full-size bed. The cabin sleeps 1-4 and is perfect for a couple or small family. Hot tub! Dogs welcome.

 

Pole Ridge Road

Laurelville, OH 43135
 

(800)456-3083
 

Naturally relaxing! Nature's Pointe Cabins offers four fully equipped, secluded cabins located in a peaceful wooded setting. Each cabin has a large deck with hot tub overlooking the surrounding forest. Excellent wildlife viewing. Pets allowed.
White Oak Cabins                 

27662 State Route 56
Creola Ohio 45622
(877) 596-8731

Three luxury cabins each on it's own private acreage.  All cabins have hot tubs and fireplaces.  One mile from Ash Cave but close to all areas of Hocking Hills State Park. White Oak Wellness Center also offers massage and spa treatments in your cabin or at their facility.  Packages available for those staying at White Oak Cabins.

 

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