Hocking Hills State Park Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
state park in Ohio, United States
About Hocking Hills State Park
A popular destination for day hikes, camping, climbing, and horseback riding, Hocking Hills State Park and the adjacent Hocking State Forest captivate the imagination with deep gorges, waterfalls, and recess caves. A short hike to Old Man's Cave, Ash Cave, Rock House, or Cedar Falls will make you feel like you cannot be in Ohio anymore, transporting you to a world that feels like something out of a fantasy novel. The Hocking Hills received their name from the Hocking River, which passes several miles northeast of the park through the town of Logan. The river's name came from Shawnee words that translate roughly into "bottle river". Old Man's Cave was named for Richard Rowe, a hermit who lived in the gorge during the mid-19th century. The gorge became a scenic attraction by 1870, and was pu
Top Attractions in Hocking Hills State Park
Explore the best things to see and do in Hocking Hills State Park:
- ★Ash Cave
- ★Cantwell Cliffs
- ★Cedar Falls
- ★Conkles Hollow
- ★Old Man's Cave
- ★Rock House
- ★Rose Lake
- ★Whispering Cave
Where to Eat in Hocking Hills State Park
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls
- 🍴Old Man's Cave Visitor Center Concession
Where to Stay in Hocking Hills State Park
- 🏨Hocking Hills Family Hike-In Campground
- 🏨Hocking Hills State Park Cabins
- 🏨Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls
- 🏨Old Man's Cave Campground
- 🏨Top O' The Caves Campground
Hocking Hills State Park Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: