LODGE LAYOUT
Welcome to the Hocking Hills Lodge & Conference Center. Thank you for selecting one of the Great Ohio Lodges for your business or leisure visit.
This directory will make you aware of the many exciting things to do and see around the Lodge. We hope you have time to experience and enjoy the various wonders of the Lodge, the astounding beauty of the Hocking Hills State Park and the attractions of Southeastern Ohio. It’s all of these things that make a stay at the Hocking Hills Lodge & Conference Center so much better than other hotels.
Our entire team is dedicated to making your stay as relaxing and enjoyable as possible while always exceeding your expectations! If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to any team member!
Thank you and enjoy,
The Staff of the Hocking Hills Lodge & Conference Center
GUEST SERVICES
BANKING SERVICES : Please contact the Front Desk for the location of the ATM.
BUSINESS SERVICES: Services such as printing, scanning and copying can be requested at the Front Desk. Charges may apply.
CHECK-IN TIME: 4:00 p.m.
CHECK-OUT TIME: Cabins - 10:00 a.m., Lodge - 11:00 a.m. A late check-out may be available, please check with the Front Desk staff for availability. Additional charges may apply.
CONFERENCE FACILITIES AND CATERING: We are ready to meet with you or a representative of your company to assist in planning your next meeting or event. Our professional staff offers an exquisite array of catering menu choices. Business office hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Dial 0
CREDIT CARDS: We accept American Express, MasterCard, Visa and Discover.
CRIBS: Pack n’ plays are available on a first-come, firstserved basis. No charge for pack n’ plays.
“DO NOT DISTURB” POLICY: Our Housekeeping staff is instructed not to enter a guest room with a “Do Not Disturb”sign on the door.
EMERGENCIES: Call the Front Desk Dial 0 Or call directly to Hocking County Sheriff Department Dial 911
EV CHARGING STATION: Complimentary. chargepoint.com. For 24-hour EV Driver and ChargePoint account assistance (U.S. and Canada toll-free)
.................................................................. Dial 1-888-758-4389
FITNESS ROOM: Requires room key to enter. Children under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult. No glassware in fitness center area. Open 24 hours with guest room key. Located on the Ground Level.
FRONT DESK: For information Dial 0
HOSPITAL: Hocking Valley Community Hospital, 601 State Route 664 North, Logan, OH 43138, 740-380-8000
HOUSEKEEPING: We supply pack n’ plays and pillows, as well as extra soap, hangers, linens, towels and blankets. We provide Tidy Service on your third day of lodging between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Daily requests can be made by Noon Dial 0
ICE MACHINES: Located in the vending area on the Ground Level Guest Wing. Please use the ice bucket provided in your room.
INTERNET ACCESS: Select Hocking Guest WIFI Access and accept terms and conditions.
IRON AND IRONING BOARD: Stored for your convenience in the guest room closet.
KEYCARD: Should you lose your keycard, please notify the Front Desk immediately so that a new one may be issued. Please return your keycard to the Front Desk upon check-out.
LAUNDRY: Coin-operated washers and dryers are located on the Ground Level adjacent to the Fitness Room. Please visit the Front Desk for coins and laundry products.
LOST AND FOUND: Please contact the Front Desk for any items that you have lost or found.
LOUNGE: Rock House Pub is located on the Lobby Level.
MAIL AND POSTAGE STAMPS: U.S. Mail drop is at the Front Desk. Stamps are available for purchase.
PARKING: Complimentary parking is available to hotel guests. Always lock your vehicle and do not leave valuables inside. This hotel cannot be held responsible for lost or damaged items left in vehicles.
PET POLICY: Pets are not allowed in the Lodge or public areas. Services animals are permitted. There are a limited amount of pet-friendly cabins.
PLACES OF WORSHIP: Denominations, services times and directions to area churches are available from the Front Desk Dial 0
POOL/WHIRLPOOL:
Indoor pool and Whirlpool - Open 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Outdoor pool and Whirlpool - Open 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. No lifeguard on duty. Children under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult. No glassware in pool area please.
RESERVATIONS: For Lodge or Cabin reservations at any Great Ohio Lodge, call our toll-free number, 1-800-282-7275, or visit our website at greatohiolodges.com.
RESTAURANT: Rock House Restaurant is located on the Lobby Level.
SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES: Available for no charge at our Front Desk. We recommend that you take advantage of this service. A charge will be incurred if the key is not returned at check-out. The hotel is not responsible for valuables left in your room or vehicle.
VENDING MACHINES: Located on the Ground Level Guest Wing.
VOICE MAIL: Your telephone is equipped with voice mail. Please contact the Front Desk if you need assistance accessing the voice mail system.
WAKE-UP SERVICE: Individual alarm clocks are located at your bedside. For an automated wake-up call, Dial 8011 from your in-room phone and follow the prompts.
CABIN INFORMATION
FURNISHINGS: Cabins are furnished with small appliances, kitchenware and linen.
INTERNET ACCESS: Select Cabin Router and the password is HHCabins40.
LIABILITY: Occupants are legally responsible for adherence to park rules and guidelines, including theft, vandalism, noise or disruption. If a complaint is filed by another registered guest, a park officer will be notified for investigation. If any violation is determined, the occupants causing the complaint will be required to leave immediately, forfeiting any refund or monies owed.
OCCUPANCY: Maximum six persons per Cabin. ADA accessible cabins maximum five persons per Cabin. All individuals must be registered at check-in. The Cabin must be occupied only by the person(s) registered.
OUTDOOR COOKING: Charcoal grills are provided at each cabin. Please, absolutely no campfires or bonfires, except in fire rings. Do not leave grill unattended. Grills of all types prohibited inside cabins.
PARKING: Please park in designated areas only, two vehicles per Cabin maximum. Additional vehicles may be parked at the Lodge. Please do not park on the grass; vehicles will be towed.
PETS: Pet-friendly accommodations are limited to eight designated cabins. Due to the additional cleaning required in removing all possible pet-related allergens, a $200.00 housekeeping charge will be added to any room or Cabin housing a pet not designated as pet-friendly. Additionally, the pet will need to be immediately relocated to a boarding kennel.
TELEPHONE INFORMATION: Telephones are provided in the Cabins. Dial 0 for the Front Desk.
TENTS/CAMPERS: No tents or camper trailers are permitted in Cabin area.
VISITORS: Visiting hours for Cabin areas are 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily. Visitors’ vehicles should be parked in the Lodge parking area. Use of Lodge and Cabin facilities are restricted to registered guests only, not visitors.
TELEPHONE INFORMATION
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The Great Ohio Lodges, in accordance with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, provides a “smoke free” environment to park guests.
DINING FACILITIES
Open daily serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Dinner reservations are required and lunch reservations are strongly recommended. Breakfast is always first-come, first-served. Please call 740-270-6100.
A cozy fireplace creates a relaxing environment while you enjoy your favorite drink and soak up the scenic views. Unique features, such as a locally sourced live edge wall add to the ambiance of Rock House Pub.
Stop by for coffee and a quick bite to fuel a day of fun at Hocking Hills. Start your hike off on the right foot with grab and go snacks, or swing by afterward for a sweet ice cream treat. However you choose to spend your stay, Café ‘22 offers convenience every day.
MEETING FACILITIES
Planning a meeting, conference, retreat, workshop or seminar? Each Great Ohio Lodge has complete conference facilities available with professional meeting planners on-site to assist you in arranging your function. Depending on location, we can accommodate up to 200 people for dinner, meetings, etc. Complete support services, including catering, audio-visual and copy machines.
Please call our group sales department at 1-877-496-9224 or the Hocking Hills Lodge & Conference Center sales team at 740-267-0731 to inquire about hosting a meeting, reunion or wedding at the Hocking Hills Lodge & Conference Center or any Great Ohio Lodge. hockinghillsparklodge.com/groups/request-for-proposal
FIRE SAFETY
Behind your guest room door, you will find a floor plan of the guest room corridor on which your guest room is located. Please study it carefully and then take a moment to walk this corridor and familiarize yourself with it. Take special notice of the number of doors to reach the exit and which direction to turn, as the corridor may have smoke in it, making it nearly impossible to identify the exit door from any other door in that area. Also note the location of the fire extinguishers, fire alarm pull boxes and the automatic closing fire/smoke doors. Please acquaint yourself with the following procedures. They will help you in the unlikely event of an emergency:
PRE-PLAN YOUR ESCAPE ROUTE. Locate and check out both the nearest exit door and the stairwell. Count the guest room doors between your room and the exit. Remember, the balcony may also be used as an exit.
KNOW WHERE YOU PLACED YOUR GUEST ROOM KEY. You will need your key in the event that you wish to reenter your room during an emergency. Get in the habit of leaving your key in the same place, preferably on the night stand.
IF YOU DISCOVER SMOKE OR FIRE:
1. Call the Front Desk immediately.
2. Feel the door. If it’s hot, don’t open it.
3. If the door is not hot, place your foot against the door and open it slightly.
4. Look and smell for smoke and odors. Remember, you may be able to exit the stairwell by crawling. There is always less smoke near the floor.
5. Leave your room and close your door.
6. If you are able, pull the nearest fire alarm box.
7. Use exit stairways or fire escapes.
8. Don’t panic! If you see no fire or smoke in the corridor, guests should proceed out of the building at the nearest exit. Once outside, gather near the flag pole by the front of the building and let a staff person know you are out of the building. Do not re-enter the building if the alarm shuts off. Only re-enter when told by a manager that it is safe to do so.
9. If the halls are too smoky, stay in your room. Dial 0 or 911 to inform emergency personnel you are trapped in your room.
a. Fill the bathtub with water; however, never get into the tub.
b. Stuff towels in all openings and around all doors. Use wet tissue to insulate small openings.
c. Wet down anything that is hot, such as doors and walls.
d. Open glass doors only at intervals for fresh air. If smoke becomes dense, stick your head out of the door or window.
e. Await help from the fire department.
TORNADO PROCEDURES
In the event of a tornado, take the following steps immediately:
• Find Shelter! Go to the basement or a place that is on the lowest level in the middle of the Lodge, like an interior hall.
• Avoid windows and doors. Move away from outside walls and stay clear of windows, doors or other glass.
• Protect your head. Try to take shelter under something strong that can protect your head, like a heavy table or a workbench. At the very least, use your arms and hands to protect your head.
• Stay put until either the threat passes or you are advised that it is all clear.
• If damage has occurred, remain away from these areas until they are declared clear by emergency personnel. Keep away from exposed wires.
• If you are caught in your room with no time to get out, go into the bathroom, close the door and sit on the floor or in the tub.
• Cabin guests are advised to find a low-lying ditch if there is not adequate time to reach the Lodge.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Please do not leave coolers or food on the balconies, in rooms or on the porches in Cabins. Make sure your door is securely shut and locked when you are not in your room. The animals are not afraid to enter the Lodge and are capable of opening doors (even on an upper level)!
HOCKING HILLS STATE PARK MAP
Hocking Hills State Park
19852 S. R. 664 Logan, Ohio 43138
Cantwell Cliffs
0 1/2 1 mile Scale
Rt . 374 * To U.S. 33
Laurelville St. Rt. 374
Rock House
State Forest Horsemen's Camp
Horsemen's Camp
State Forest Headquarters
State Forest Rappelling Area
Conkles Hollow
S.BLOOMINGVILLE
St. Rt. 56
To Laurelville & Circleville Via U.S. 23 St. Rt. 664
Chapel Ridge Road
Hocking Hills State Park
19852 S. R. 664 Logan, Ohio 43138
740-385-6842 ext. 2 - Camp Office
866-644-6727 - Camping Reservations ohiodnr.gov
740-385-6842 ext. 2 - Camp Office
•Trails open dawn to dusk; Closed at dark.
740-270-6100 - Lodge and Cabin Reservations greatohiolodges.com
866-644-6727 - Camping Reservations ohiodnr.gov
740-270-6100 - Lodge and Cabin Reservations greatohiolodges.com
LEGEND
Rose Lake Trail
Park Office/Camp Check-in
Visitor Center
Trailheads
Park Office/Camp Check-in
Disc Golf
Visitor Center
Camping Area
Trailheads
Fishermen's Parking
Old Man's Cave & Whispering Cave
Disc Golf
Camping Area
LEGEND
Wheelchair Accessible
Lodge
Cabins
Rose Lake Trail
Wheelchair Accessible
Lodge
John Glen Astronomy Park
Points of Interest
Cabins
John Glen Astronomy Park
Route to US 33 has been generalized. Distance may not be accurate.
Fishermen's Parking
Archery Range
Points of Interest
Route to US 33 has been generalized. Distance may not be accurate.
Mountain Bike Trails
Family Hike-in Camp ROSE LAKE Cedar Falls Fire Tower
Mountain Bike Trails
Main Family Campground
To U.S. 33 Fairview Road To Athens & Lake Hope State Park Logan U.S. 33
Ash Cave Youth Group Camp
• Off–trail hiking, swimming and wading are prohibited.
• Pets must be on a leash that is no longer than 6ft.
•Trails open dawn to dusk; Closed at dark.
• Carving, defacing or removing rocks is prohibited.
• Off–trail hiking, swimming and wading are prohibited.
• Throwing objects over the cliffs is prohibited.
• Pets must be on a leash that is no longer than 6ft.
• Carving, defacing or removing rocks is prohibited.
• Throwing objects over the cliffs is prohibited.
PARK HISTORY
The vast gorges and towering cliffs of Hocking Hills have been a natural wonder to Ohioans for generations. Evidence even suggests that as long as 7,000 years ago members of the native Adena Tribe inhabited the Hocking cliffs.
By the mid 1700s, Native American tribes, such as the Wyandot, Delaware and Shawnee, traveled through these hills. Natives called the river “Hockinghock,” meaning “Bottle River,” which refers to the shape that glacial melt had carved the sandstone gorges.
After the Greenville Treaty of 1795, numerous settlers moved into the Hocking region, establishing Hocking County in 1818. By 1835, powder and grist mills were constructed at Cedar Falls, leading to wider development of the area.
In 1870, the cave areas had already become well-known recreational attractions. The first land purchase by the state of Ohio for preserving the natural resources of the park was made in 1924; the first parcel included the now famous Old Man’s Cave. Subsequent purchases expanded the public lands as State Forest Parks protected by the Department of Forestry.
After the creation of The Ohio Department of Natural Resources in 1949, the Division of Parks and Watercraft assumed management of the Hocking Hills State Park and Natural Area complex, which today include seven areas: Ash Cave, Cedar Falls, Old Man’s Cave, Whispering Cave, Conkle’s Hollow, Cantwell Cliffs and Rock House.
A dining lodge and cottages were built for the park in 1972. However, the dining lodge was closed after it caught fire in 2016. A new lodge and hotel was opened in October, 2022.
NATURAL HISTORY
The natural history of the park is as fascinating as it is beautiful. Amongst the sandstone, visitors can learn about Ohio’s natural history from our naturalists or the historical markers present throughout the park.
The scenic landmarks of the seven areas in the Hocking Hills State Park complex are all made up of water-carved Black Hand Sandstone. The bedrock of this sandstone was deposited over 350 million years ago and used to cover all of Ohio. Millions of years of uplift and stream erosion chiseled away the rock, leading to the stunning gorges and cliffs seen today.
The sandstone contains a softer more malleable middle zone and a harder top and bottom zone. The recess caves at Ash Cave, Old Man’s Cave, Whispering Cave and Cantwell Cliff are all carved into the softer middle zone. Weathering and erosion widened cracks found in the middle layer of sandstone to create the unusual formations found at the Rock House.
Other features of the rock include cross-bedding, honeycomb weathering and slump blocks. Cross-bedding is a cross section of an ancient sand bar in the sandstone. Honeycomb weathering appears as small holes in rock walls that look like a beehive comb; this pattern is formed after water washes out small pockets of loosely cemented sand grains. The huge slump blocks of rock littering the streams tumble from nearby cliffs when cracks widen and a block is no longer supported by the main cliff.
GEOLOGY OF THE HOCKING HILLS STATE PARK REGION
Glaciers never physically reached the park area, but their impact can be found in the vegetation that grows within the gorges. Glacial runoff brought towering eastern hemlocks, the Canada yew and the yellow and black birch trees to Hocking.
PARK DESCRIPTION
Located in southeastern Ohio, Hocking Hills State Park is a national and internationally acclaimed State Park. Stunning in every season, Hocking Hills features beautiful towering cliffs, thrilling waterfalls and deep hemlock-shaded gorges. Whether it’s wildflowers adorning the forest floor in springtime or vivid foliage in the fall, hikers and nature lovers alike have plenty to enjoy in this awe-inspiring park.
PARK HOURS: Open 1/2-hour before sunrise to 1/2-hour after sunset. Visitors are permitted to actively engage in legitimate recreational activities outside these hours, except on trails and in picnic areas. If you have questions, call the park office.
PARK OFFICE: Open Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30p.m. To contact, call 740-385-6842.
VISITOR CENTER: Open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
HIKING IN THE PARK
Trails and picnic areas of Hocking Hills State Park are open from 1/2-hour before sunrise to 1/2-hour after sunset. Park trail map available at the Front Desk.
The trail system at Hocking Hills offers a variety of hiking options. Many of the trails have been re-routed for one-way hiking, which improves safety without taking away from the park’s majestic scenery and breathtaking views. Please follow directional signage.
Visitors must remain on the marked trails at all times. Young children should be closely supervised while on the hiking trails. Visitors are urged to wear appropriate foot attire and be cautious of trail conditions, especially in winter months when the trails are typically covered in ice. Appropriate outerwear and footwear (including ice cleats) are recommended.
Area Trail
Ash Cave Gorge
Trails OPEN Dawn to Dusk; Close at Dark Off Trail Hiking, Swimming, Walking are PROHIBITED TRAILS
Miles
1/4 mi easy
Ash Cave Rim 1/4 mi moderate
Cedar Falls 1 mi moderate
Old Man’s Cave
1 mi moderate
Conkle’s Hollow (NO PETS) 1 mi easy
Conkle’s Hollow Rim (NO PETS)
Rock House
Cantwell Cliffs
2 1/2 mi moderate
1 mi moderate
2 mi difficult
Old Man’s–Cedar Falls–Ash Cave 6 mi difficult
Old Man’s–Whispering Cave 4 1/2 mi difficult
Mountain Bike Trail
Orange Loop
Miles
2 mi difficult
Purple Loop 2 mi moderate
• Whispering Cave Trail includes the “swinging” Hemlock Bridge and features the second largest cave in the region with a 105-foot seasonal waterfall cascading to the floor below. Approximately 1-mile round trip from the Lodge to Whispering Cave. This trail is rated moderate to difficult.
• Buckeye Trail and American Discovery Trail join with the Grandma Gatewood Trail for 6 miles through the park. The trail is rated difficult.
• Nearby Conkles Hollow State Nature Preserve offers two traditional trails; one is handicapped-accessible. No pets are permitted in the nature preserve.
HIKING IN THE PARK
The Love Hocking Hills Pledge:
• I will do my homework and visit prepared.
• I will dress for the trail and not the catwalk.
• I will stay on the trails at ALL times.
• I will etch my memory, not the trees or caves.
• I will take only pictures and leave only footprints.
• I will remain in one piece by leaving wildlife in peace.
• I will scoop the poop, pick up after my pooch and carry it out.
• I will play nice with fellow visitors.
• I will camp only on permitted surfaces and be responsible for my campfire.
• I will be part of the solution, not the pollution.
FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION:
• All accidental fatalities at the Hocking Hills State Park are due to hikers going off trail. These events, unfortunately, happen every year. Choose safety by staying on the designated marked trails and follow the signage. Due to the terrain the park is known for, going off trail can quickly lead to danger.
• Picking up after your pet and taking the bag to a proper trash receptacle is an easy way to keep the park enjoyable for everyone!
• While the waterfalls and pools of water look awesome, going into them is dangerous and hurts the ecosystem. Think about all the small fish and organisms that are hurt by people disrupting their homes! In addition, not just water comes down from the waterfalls. Rocks, branches and sticks are known to come down the falls and can injure people. The waterfalls, pools of water and creeks are off-trail, and you can be cited for being in them.
• The most common litter found by naturalists is coins thrown into water. These don’t provide good luck but do harm the ecosystem of the water. Please be part of the solution by not littering with coins, diapers, water bottles and other trash. If you bring it into the park, bring it out.
KID EXPLORER’S GUIDE
• Follow the trail and signs like an expert.
• If your dog poops, please clean it up, or have an adult clean it up and throw it away in a trash can.
• If you have a snack with a wrapper or an empty water bottle, make sure to bring it out of the park and put it in a trash can.
• Look at animals and creatures from a distance.
• Take pictures and draw things on paper that you want to remember. If you take things from the trail, another family can’t enjoy it.
• Tell your friends how much you loved visiting the Hocking Hills!
Did you know that we live in the water at Hocking Hills with many of our water friends? Please don’t step on us by staying out of the waterfalls and creeks.
MOTHER NATURE’S CLASSROOM
Now that you have agreed to be a responsible explorer, are you ready to start your adventure?
Mother Nature’s Classroom is a packet built just for you! There are different activities and adventures for you and your family to embark on. Get ready to explore the great outdoors!
Education Specialist, Rebecca Miller of the Hocking Hills Soil and Water Conservation, has created an exciting packet of activities to do while in the parks, hiking on the trails or in your own backyard! These fantastic fun projects are a great place to start your outdoor journey as a family.
Included Projects You’ll Find Online:
• The Seven Leave No Trace Principals
• ABCNature Scavenger Hunt
• Adventure Hunt
• Bird Observation Data Sheet
• Color Match
• Hocking Hills Bingo
• Sound Mapping
• Unnatural Trail Scavenger Hunt
• Leaf Artistry
• SHHH!!QUIET PLEASE
• Leaf Litter Critters
• Pictures in the Sky
• Leaf Print T-Shirts
• Animal Tracks & Sign
PARK RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
ARCHERY: An archery range with five static targets and 22 3D targets is open from daylight until dark year-round. Archers must bring their own equipment.
BOATING: The park’s 17-acre Rose Lake is available for paddling and boats with electric motors. It is easy to hand launch boats, but boats must be carried in on a half-mile hiking trail located off of State Route 374. Registered campers have about 300 feet of shore access to the lake.
BRIDLE TRAILS: The park offers 5 miles of bridle trail. An additional 33 miles of bridle trail are located in Hocking State Forest. The system, one of the most popular riding destinations in Ohio, is available to riders with their own mounts. Horseback riding available through private stables. Phone numbers available at Front Desk.
CAMPING: Hocking Hills State Park Campground offers full hookup and electric camp sites, non-electric sites and Sherman Cabin camping shelters. The park also offers primitive “hike-in” tent-only sites and a primitive Group Camp in their own areas of the park. Call 1-866-644-6727 for additional information.
DISC GOLF COURSE: An 18 hole disc golf course is available for use. Disc golf equipment is available to rent at the Front Desk.
FISHING: Fishing is allowed at the 17-acre Rose Lake. Access is off of State Route 374 via a 1/2-mile hiking trail off of State Route 374. Anglers will enjoy catching rainbow trout, channel catfish, bass and blue gill.
HIKING: Park trail map available at the Front Desk. Trails and picnic areas of Hocking Hills State Park are open from 1/2-hour before sunrise to 1/2-hour after sunset. For more information, see page 11 in this directory.
HUNTING: Hunting is permitted in designated areas of the park and in the adjacent Hocking State Forest. A valid Ohio hunting license is required.
JOHN GLENN ASTRONOMY PARK: The John Glenn Astronomy Park grounds are open for individual stargazing on non-program nights. Located adjacent to the state park cabins and can be accessed by foot via a trail or by car; parking is limited. You may bring chairs, telescopes or cameras if you wish. Programs are on clear Friday and Saturday nights from March through Late November. You must register for parking to attend a program. Visiting the area and participating in programs are free to the public.
The Hocking Hills is one of the few areas left in the state of Ohio where the night sky can be seen in its near pristine state. The observatory provides a venue for visitors to the Hocking Hills State Park to experience the night sky through a large telescope and with their eyes. The astronomy park is the only part of Hocking Hills State Park that is open at night.
LAKE LOGAN STATE PARK: A popular destination known for its 400-acre lake, excellent fishing and outdoor recreation including boating, swimming, picnicking and hiking. The Beach House & Pontoon Rentals are available at Lake Logan Marina seasonally.
MOUNTAIN BIKING:
Purple Trail Loop - 2 miles - Moderate Orange Trail Loop - 2 miles - Difficult
ROCK CLIMBING/RAPPELLING: A rock climbing/rappelling area is available in the adjacent 9,238-acre Hocking State Forest.
VISITOR CENTER: The Hocking Hills State Park Visitor Center is located at the Old Man’s Cave parking lot off State Route 664. The Visitor Center features interactive displays, exhibits and wildlife showcases about the Hocking Hills region. The Visitor Center is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Visitors can obtain more information by contacting the camp office at 740-385-6842.
MORE TO DO: Special events and nature programs are offered year-round. Visitors Center at Old Man’s Cave offers restrooms, gift shop and educational exhibits.
LODGE RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
INDOOR:
BILLIARDS: Unwind with a quick game of billiards. Located on the 2nd Level Mezzanine.
FITNESS ROOM: Open anytime with a room or cabin key. FOR YOUR SAFETY, PLEASE, NO ONE UNDER 16 YEARS OF AGE ALLOWED WITHOUT AN ADULT. Located on Ground Level. Open 24 hours.
HOT TUB: Located in the indoor pool area on the Ground Level. NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY. CHILDREN UNDER 16 YEARS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT. NO GLASSWARE IN POOL AREA PLEASE.
INDOOR POOL: Indoor pool open daily 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY. CHILDREN UNDER 16 YEARS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT. NO GLASSWARE IN POOL AREA PLEASE.
PING PONG: Unwind with a quick game of ping pong. Located on the Ground Level in the Fireside Concourse.
OUTDOOR:
ALL SEASON HOT TUB: Located in the outdoor pool area on the Ground Level. Open year-round 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY. CHILDREN UNDER 16 YEARS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT. NO GLASSWARE IN POOL AREA PLEASE.
DISC GOLF COURSE: An 18 hole disc golf course is available for use. Disc golf equipment is available to rent at the Front Desk.
GRAND TERRACE: Wood stoves available on a first-come, first-served basis. Wood is available for purchase at the Front Desk.
GROUP CAMPFIRE PIT: Located at the cabin area. Please see the Front Desk for assistance or reserve the group fire pit.
OUTDOOR POOL: Open seasonally, weather permitting, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY. CHILDREN UNDER 16 YEARS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT. NO GLASSWARE IN POOL AREA PLEASE.
AREA ATTRACTIONS
HOCKING HILLS TOURISM ASSOCIATION: 1-800-HOCKING // explorehockinghills.com
WELCOME CENTERS
HOCKING HILLS REGIONAL WELCOME CENTER 13178 St. Rt. 664 S, Logan, OH 43138
HOCKING HILLS VISITOR CENTER AT LAURELVILLE 16197 Pike Street (and St. Rt. 56), Laurelville, OH 43135
PARKS & TRAILS
• Ash Cave
• Whispering Cave
• Cantwell Cliffs
• Cedar Falls
• Conkles Hollow Nature Preserve
• Old Man’s Cave
• Rock House
• Rockbridge State Nature Preserve
• Boch Hollow State Nature Preserve
• Rose Lake
• Lake Logan
ATTRACTIONS / MUSEUMS
• Jack Pine Studios
• Hocking Hills Children’s Museum
• Butterfly Trail
• Columbus Washboard Company Museum
• Pencil Sharpener Museum
• Homegrown on Main
• Hocking Hills Market
• Grandma Faye’s
• Hocking Hills Candle Works/ Wind Chime Shop/Christmas Treasures
ADVENTURE
• Hocking Hills Valley Scenic Railway
• Hocking Hills Adventures
• Wormburner Park Golf
• Adventure Pro River Trips
• Touch the Earth Adventures
• Hocking Hills Canoe Livery
• The Beach House/Lake Logan Marina
• Hocking Hills Adventure Treks
• High Rock Adventures
• Bike Rental at Hocking College Nature Center
• Hocking Hills Canopy Tours
• Butterfly Ridge
• Fox’s High Rock Farm
• Jet Pack Water Adventures Inc.
WINERIES, BREWERIES & DISTILLERIES
• Hocking Hills Winery
• Revolution Rockbridge Wine Co.
• Brewery33
• Hocking Hills Moonshine
• Le Petit Chevalier Vineyards & Farm Winery
• Motherwell Distilling Co.
GIFT CARDS
ENJOYING YOUR STAY? Why not share the experience with an Ohio State Parks Gift Card? It’s a perfect gift for a business associate or loved one.
Gift cards are redeemable for all lodge activities, including overnight accommodations, dining services or gift shop purchases.
A terrific way to say “Thank You,” “Congratulations,” “I Love You” and so much more. Gift cards may be purchased online at greatohiolodges.com/gift-cards. For more information contact the Front Desk.
GREAT OHIO LODGES
ENJOY ALL OF THE
BURR OAK
10660 Burr Oak Lodge Rd., Glouster, OH 45732
740-767-2112
stayburroak.com
Guest Rooms 38, Cabins 30, Meetings to 250, Miniature Golf, Golf Nearby
DEER CREEK
22300 State Park Rd., Mt. Sterling, OH 43143 740-869-2020
deercreekstateparklodge.com
Guest Rooms 110, Cabins 26, Meetings to 350, Golf 18-Hole
HOCKING HILLS
20020 State Route 664 PO Box 758 Logan, OH 43138
740-270-6100
hockinghillsparklodge.com
Guest Rooms 81, Cabins 40
HUESTON WOODS
5201 Lodge Rd., College Corner, OH 45003 513-664-3500
huestonwoodslodge.com
Guest Rooms 92, Cabins 37, Meetings to 200, Golf 18-Hole
MAUMEE BAY
1750 State Park Rd. #2, Oregon, OH 43616 419-836-1466
maumeebaylodge.com
Guest Rooms 120, Cabins 24, Meetings to 400, Amphitheatre to 2,000, Golf 18-Hole
MOHICAN
1098 Ashland County Rd. 3006, Perrysville, OH 44864 419-938-5411
mohicanstateparklodge.com
Guest Rooms 96, Meetings to 200, Golf Nearby
PUNDERSON MANOR
11755 Kinsman Rd., Newbury, OH 44065 440-564-9144
pundersonmanorstateparklodge.com
Guest Rooms 31, Cabins 26, Meetings to 100, Golf 18-Hole
SALT FORK
11073 Natural Resources Rd. 3, Kimbolton, OH 43749
740-435-9000
saltforkstateparklodge.com
Guest Rooms 148, Cabins 53, Meetings to 250, Golf 18-Hole
SHAWNEE
4404B State Route 125, West Portsmouth, OH 45663
740-858-6621
shawneeparklodge.com
Guest Rooms 50, Cabins 25, Meetings to 250
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
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In the heart of Ohio’s Hocking Hills, every step unveils a new wonder. Experience the joy of discovery, the thrill of adventure and the whisper of wilderness. Hike ancient trails carved by time, zip through treetops or simply sit and watch the world slow down. Here, nature calls you to explore and the Hocking Hills welcome you with open arms. Let the wonders unfold.
