Hocking Hills State Park Reviews

The beauty, the trails, the waterfalls!!! This place is a MUST SEE to believe! The pictures don't do it justice! We absolutely loved it and want to go back!!

Very nice state park. Large parking lot at the visitor center. You can take about a mile long hike to see Upper & Lower Falls, Old Man's Cave, Sphinx Head and Devil's Bathtub. Lots of steps up and down...several times. Very picturesque. Actual visit in May 2019.

Best time to explore is Monday-Friday since it is less crowded. Make sure to BYOB or snacks. Park is huge!

This was our second visit. The first time that we came was in August during the dry season- lesson learned. We hiked the grandma gatewood trail through the gorge the whole way to broken rock falls. We then hiked the gorge exit trail and a small portion of the gorge overlook trail. This took us a little less than 2 hours, climbing about 35 flights of stairs according to my phone and going about 3 miles. The attraction is free. Th visitor center is closed due to covid. We arrived early, around 9:30 am and there were ample maps and only a few dozen cars. By 11 when we came up out of the gorge there were a couple hundred cars and no maps left to take. I would suggest coming early. It is nice and cool in the gorge, though it was warm up top we could see our breath in the gorge so consider taking a coat. The signage for other place in the area is so-so, it seems to be most helpful to go to the big visitors center at old mans cave and work your way out to other spots from there. In the evening we went to Ash Cave and had the place to ourselves, i would recommend that rather than going in the daytime hours.

Beautiful park. Trails are busy and we visited on a Monday. We walked Old Man's Cave which included Devil's Bathtub, the upper and lower falls. Plenty of places to step off the trail and rest a minute. There are a lot of steps. Look up the trails before you go.
My only complaint- people littering and smoking. Please take all trash out of the area. There were a lot of trash cans provided at the visitor's center and parking lots. No excuse for people to abuse such a beautiful place.

My husband and I are visiting Ohio and asked our FB friends about things to do. This park came up over and over. We started at Old Mans Cave and hiked to Cedar Falls which is about 6 miles round trip. The falls are amazing. There was some fun scrambling on the trail (would rate it moderate). It was quite peaceful. Go on a weekday and get there early.

What a gem! Hocking Hills State Park has so much to offer! Be ready for some challenging hikes as there are a lot of ups and downs, large rocks, roots, hills and stairs throughout the park on many of the hikes. While the hiking distance may sound short, give yourself more time than expected to navigate the sometimes challenging terrain. You'll get great photos with any hike you do in Hocking Hills with the neat rock formations as well as caves and water.

This was an absolutely beautiful Park looked forward to seeing this park again lived in Ohio many years ago absolutely favorite place in Ohio Hocking Hills just recently returned back to Ohio after living in Florida and could not wait to go to our favorite spot in Ohio what a disappointment this is not a family park this is a huge dog park not that I don't like dogs but this was completely out of hand I took my grandson who was is scared to death of dogs since he was bit in the face a few years back and he is scared of dogs and I'm telling you we never went on a single path that there wasn't 4 or five dogs at one time when we got to the first one Old Man's Cave there was eight dogs in one area right there now they're all together they're fighting and growling and jumping on each other it was completely out of control what a disappointment actually the scenery would have been beautiful would have been a place I would have loved to have gone but it is a place that I will never ever return to again and the bathrooms was so disgusted nasty it would have been cleaner to go behind a tree somewhere not only with these people with all of their dogs I seen very very few with little doggie bags for their doo doo this was such a disappointment Ohio now has the biggest dog park so if you have a dog and you don't mind a whole bunch of dogs feel free to visit beautiful scenery but if you are not a real dog person then you need to stay clear of it what a disappointment of Hocking Hills again it is someplace I will never visit again

My family & I enjoyed every minute of Hocking Hills. Old Mans cave was beautiful, lots of steps and tight dark caves but worth the trek. Rock House awesome as well.

Went on a Friday afternoon, wasnt crowded, but weekends are and take away from the natural beauty. Visited can't sell cliffs and townhouse, would recommend them both. Rockhouse is an awesome cave with lots of area and holes to explore. Go through the week if you can.

Awesome experience!! The staff in the camp store are really friendly and knowledgeable. The trails are very well marked and maintained. It is really a beautiful area to hike!! 10 out of 10 would recommend the old man's cave hike!!

We hiked Cantwell Cliffs. We loved the hike. About 2 miles and 45 minutes, with time to take pictures. We only saw a few people on the hike. There is a restroom at the parking lot. The hike is described as moderate and that is a great description. Some stairs and incline/declines.

This is a beautiful park with lots of hiking trails waterfalls and caves to explore you can hike the park or drive from one sight to the other some of the trails are harder than others but some are paved or very smooth so something for everyone

We really enjoyed our visit. There are lots of waterfalls and caves. Walking through the gorge was nice and cool. You would never guess that these types of features existed in this part of Ohio. Highly Recommended.

Great place to take your family, children and friends to explore and hike trails - trails can be easy or challenging.For a full day, wear walking shoes, bring a snack or have everyone bring and carry a packed lunch. This park is beautiful, filled with amazing views. Small waterfalls splashing into a somewhat sandy basin. Cool down and wade into the pool as deep as you are safely able to go, if you brave enough to go - make sure you can swim so you can experience the scene behind this little falls. There are so may crevices and places to explore. Depending on how close to nature you desire, you might camp, hotel lodging or large or sm cabins - Hummingbird Hill has beautiful, reasonably priced cabins located in sugartown, a very quaint village.

If you like hiking in nature this is for you. Amazing scenery. Cliffs, caves, gorges, waterfalls, streams.

Rained the entire limiting our ability to get out and enjoy nature. Did not stop us from visiting the breweries in the area. Shopping at the antique malls. Very beautiful area and will return

We came here the day after Labor Day at 9:00 am, so there were few people and we were one of just a few cars in the lot then. It was good to get a head start before more crowds arrived later in the day and after a likely busy holiday weekend. We checked out the massive visitors' center, which was so nicely organized with clean bathrooms too. We went on moderately strenuous hikes to Old Man Cave, Ash Cave, Lower Falls and Upper Falls on a perfect mid-70s day seeing awesome waterfalls (for the Midwest at least) and gorges. Overall, a beautiful park with beautiful nature landscape abound.

Really pretty. Go early in the year, we went at the end of August and it was a 90 degree day and most of the falls were dried up. I would go back to see them flowing with water.

This area is extremely dog friendly. Most major attractions allow well behaved leashed dogs and many restaurants are dog friendly. Lots of dog friendly secluded cabins ideal for private hikes directly from cabin with Fido. Our girl Candy loves her Hocking hills vacations!

My dad and I stayed here in a rental cabin for three nights. It was so quiet and peaceful. There were so many deer at dusk and tons of trails to hike. I enjoyed sitting in the jacuzzi on the back porch and watching the birds in the forest. No cell reception in most places.

First visit to Hocking Hill State Park in Ohio about one hour south of Columbus. The park is filled with waterfalls, caves, rock formations, hiking trails and flora. Our family of five had a great long weekend of five days exploring the seven parts of the park. Be sure to go to all the parts because each has its own unique aspect.

We also stayed in a park cabin with our small dog. There are 40 total cabins and ours was remodeled in 2016 with tile and carpet flooring. The cabin had all the basic kitchen items you need and a nice bathroom. Bonus features were a screened in porch and air conditioning.

The park used to have a lodge but it burned down a couple of years ago even though it is still in their marketing materials. Park staff said it may be rebuilt in a few years.

Overall we were very pleased with the outdoor adventure and there were many more things to do in Hocking Hills. Outside the park there are zip lines, rappelling, water sports, etc. Highly recommend a trip to this state park gem to see a truly unique park.

It took me about 4 years to finally get here and it was definitly worth the wait! It's important to note that most trails here are fairly short and you need to hop in your car to move around to the various points of interest. Still everything you need, all of the hiking areas, restaurants, lodging, grocery are within 15-20 minutes of each other. Even with it being Memorial Day, we didn't have much of an issue with crowds, however, there really aren't enough restaurants for as busy as this place is on weekends and holidays so I highly recommend renting an airbnb and cooking your own food. Who wants to wait an hour every time they need a meal? Cantwell Cliffs was our personal favorite as it's one of the only areas with a serious elevation gain and amazing vistas. The best way to describe this place is out-of-this-word. You'll be amazed that you're in Ohio. Worth the drive and every penny. If you're going to Old Man's Cave, try to go as early in the morning as possible or on a non-weekend day because that is the busiest area.

This is a cluster of parks that you will need to plan to drive to. Several are handicap accessible. They are really very beautiful. It is a family type of attraction. I would suggest a cooler with some drinks because there are a few places to stop and one portion has a snack area. Make sure and check which trails are which. Some have some large stairs, some have a lot of stairs, some are just flat. It is very beautiful. I would love to go back

Often when you read rave reviews about a place you wonder if they can be true…. In this case we were amazed at how beautiful the place was. We walked from upper falls, to old man’s cave and to lower falls. Very slowly as we didn’t want to miss anything, the views were incredibly beautiful. We could believe there were beaches and turquoise waters in the middle of a forest!
After our walk we sat at one of the picnic tables under the shade of a tree and reflected on how much we had enjoyed our walk and the scenery.

Hocking Hills is a fantastic place to hike. Many waterfalls, well taken care of trails. No charges but please donate at each one to keep this place as nice as it is.Old man cave was my favorite with Ash Cave coming in second. They even have a couple wheel chair trails.

Had no idea we'd find such a spectacular park in ohio! Beautiful rocks, waterfalls, gorges, and caves. We did Ash Cave, Cantwell Cliffs, Cedar Falls, Conkle's Hollow, Old Man's Cave, and Rock House. All great hikes. My fav was the old man's cave/cedar falls trail - a really cool trail that wound through interesting tunnels, stairs, and formations. I thought is was really cool that all of the bridges, etc were really built to complement the surroundings - so well done. Enjoyed a picnic there as well. And the park was absolutely free! Hope to get to come back!

Was a highlight of an otherwise disappointing trip. The "Windy 9" motorcycle routes aren't all they are cracked up to be.

It was great. Do we drove to Old Man’s Cave and short trail there and then took a hike to Cedar Falls (3 miles one way). It was tiring! There are steps to go down to see the falls. Next day we drove to Rock House that is a short 1/4 trail but it has stone uneven narrow steps and labeled as moderate but it’s rugged. The cliffs are nice and you can climb the rocks to the opening. The second place was Cantwell and similar to Rock House but even more rugged and steeper with narrow areas. You will sweat, and remember what goes downhill you will go uphill😂. There are so many other trails, we are going back in early fall.

The hike up to Rose Lake, at this time of year, is just well worth it. We saw spectacular views on the way, including the beautiful changing of the fall leaves. There were plenty of patrons, with dogs, lots of families, all practicing social distancing. We definitely will be returning for the various lengthy hikes that are offered here in this beautiful state park. Wear good shoes, bring some water and snacks, but mostly definitely, bring your camera!

Though the scenery is gorgeous, it was totally ruined by the crowds of people. If you like nature, quiet, hearing birds sing and critters scurry as you hike; if you like peace and personal space, this is NOT the place for you. Both times I have been here it has been the same way. Once was this past weekend, the other was a few years ago in June. There are just people EVERYWHERE. You cannot hike the trails without hearing people yelling, hearing the detailed conversations of people a quarter mile up the trail, being crammed into the scenic places like a line at a shopping mall during the Christmas rush, having bridges blocked by people just sitting there talking, etc. etc.
If you enjoy being around constant crowds, then yes, this place is great for you. But if you enjoy getting away from the crowds to be in nature, this is not the place for you.

There are camping site full hook up, or just electric and water or primitive. also cabins to rent Lots of hiking

We researched the park and its' many trails for days, and were still in awe at the beauty of this place. On this trip (we're definitely going back) we went to Old Man's Cave, Rock House, and the Gorge Trail. You could close your eyes, point your camera in any direction and just snap away - every picture will be a postcard. The trails are very well maintained, free of trash, and clearly marked. The elevation changes are well documented, so you'll know what you're getting into ahead of time. The only surprises are the stunning scenes. At the time of this visit, the park was building a new visitor's center that looks very impressive. Old Man's Cave is a must see...pictures don't do it justice. Waterfalls are everywhere. We visited in the Spring, it was green and cool, but we could still see frost and icicles everywhere. I would imagine that in the Winter it's stunning. The trails can get a bit busy, plan your visit accordingly.

Great trip. We arrived at approximately 8 am and made our way towards the entrance of the park. This was our favorite state park in Ohio by far. We opted to hike several different trails in the park, including the Gorge Overlook Loop via Buckeye Trail, which allowed us to experience Cedar Falls and Old Man’s Cave. We also decided to hike the Ash Cave Trail, the Hemlock Bridge and Whispering Cave Trail, the Cantwell Cliffs Loop Trail and finally, the Rock House Trail. The parking lots for each of these trails were quite spacious and there were plenty of spaces to park. We did do quite a bit of driving that day, as these trails were located in different sections of the park. The trails were very scenic and we were able to see a variety of different features, including several waterfalls, a lake and multiple towering cliffs. The trails were nicely maintained and the walking paths contained plenty of room for multiple people to walk on. The hikes ranged from easy to difficult in nature and several of the trails contained numerous sections of incline/decline, along with multiple staircases. The only downside of our trip was that many of the waterfalls only contained a trickle of water, due to the recent droughts in the area. We also stopped at the visitor center, where there were multiple informational plaques, detailing the history of the area. We definitely plan on revisiting this site in the future.

Tip: I recommend spending the entire day here if you truly want to see everything.

Beautiful waterfalls, stunning rocks, magical paths. One of the most beautiful parks I've ever been to and probably the least known. Don't miss out on all the recommended places where walking is short and difficult.

State park is gorgeous, but SSOO many people. Everything around it is trashy and overpriced. The hocking hills golf course is atrocious (see dead animal pics on my Google review). The air B&B's look like murder shacks. I advise you drive out about 45 min or so outside of the area. We found a super cute Air B&B apartment in Jackson, OH that was over a coffee shop. I give that place 5 stars.

The reviews are on target. The fall leaves pretty much have fallen this weekend but still very pretty. It was our first time. There was no entrance fee nor reservation fee which is shocking. The lodge is really pretty and looks like a great venue for a wedding. Overall nice day! The visitor center lot very congested.

Everyone in Ohio should visit these parks at least once. All of the "sites" are short and relatively easy hikes, typically less than 1 mile. Some have lots of steps. Spring or fall would be best.

I was told to check this place out, well it is a must. Hocking Hills State Park is phenomenal. My wife and I could not believe the beauty and scenery on all the trails. There are 7 trails ranging from a short 1/4 mile hike to a 2 1/2 mile hike. Please wear a good pair of hiking shoes and take a backpack loaded with water bottles, some of the trails are rugged. There was a woman wearing sneakers she slipped on one of the trails because it was wet. It is the closet thing to being in a rain forest, it did not rain and hadn't rained in several days but the ground is very moist and the rocks can be slippery due to the fact that most of the trails are completely in the shadows of the trees. Rockhouse is a tunnel like cavern 25feet high and 200 feet long just amazing, Ash Cave is another trail that is stunning, Whispering Cave has an incredible waterfall. These are just some of the trails ta=hat took our breath away. This is an unknown place to outsiders that is well worth your time to visit and hike. Due to the difficult trails I would not recommend this for young children. This park is free.

Went years ago (maybe 2013?) & been all over & still think this is the most beautiful place I’ve ever been! Live in the West now.

State park needs to work on their signage. It would be helpful if the website had a map that showed all the trails together instead of separately. It also would have been helpful to have maps that you can take with you in a plastic box at each site. It wasn’t until the third stop at the Old Man’s Cave that we were able to get what we needed. We drove to each place, parked, & hiked the trail then went back to the car and went to the next place. We never did come across a visitor center. We had difficult finding the Cantwell Cliffs. Overall we enjoyed our day hiking in the Hocking Hills. It is a beautiful place.

AWSOME park. always lots to see and do. Tons of hiking. Be sure to wear good hiking shoes/boots as most of the trails are dirt with rocks and roots. if you want to see the waterfalls try to go after some rain to get the best experience. You can camp nearby or there are lots of cabins around to rent - some with hot tubs!!!

We visited in early April and there was 2 inches of rain and snow flurries. This only made it better because the waterfalls were awesome. We hit all the big sights and love Whispering cave, Ash Cave, Rock House and Cedar falls. Oh yes and don't miss Conkles hollow.

This is a pretty large campground and you can easily get turned around, but there's a pool with 2 slides for the older kids and a small kiddie pool for the littles. The men's bathrooms need a better clean (according to my husband), but being as we were there on a weekend and then into the week and the number of people that were there I get it! Our only hike was to Old Man's Cave and let me tell you how gorgeous it is...like something from a fairytale or the Hobbit...it's breathtaking. From the moss covered stone bridges to the waterfalls it's absolutely magical!

Hocking hills is beautiful so many different areas to see that are breathtaking. Alot of hiking but is well worth it!! Ash cave is the easiest for small families...

Ideally my visit to HHSP would have been in spring or fall, but my schedule had me nearby in July, so I decided to take the opportunity to (finally) do some hiking there. My plan was to hike the Old Man's Cave/Cedar Falls loop (a little under 6 miles round trip). I arrived around noon and the parking lot at Old Man's Cave was packed! It was also hot as blue blazes. I geared up and followed the crowd to the trailhead.

Happily, once I was past the main and easy-to-get-to attraction, I had the trail mostly to myself, only passing people occasionally. There were smaller crowds at each of the falls along the trail, but nothing that detracted too much from the relative peace, quiet, and coolness of the hike. It took my under 3 hours to complete the loop.

I hope to get back here someday during a more comfortable time of year so that I can hike some of the other trails - there is so much to explore. FYI the loop trail had only a few tricky spots (a few very, very muddy areas that were slippery, and one spot where I had to boost myself up along a steep river's edge), but overall is easy. The 3 mile segment from Old Man's Cave to Cedar Falls is the more difficult (and also more scenic), while the Cedar Falls back to Old Man's Cave/parking is smoother. It is, however, uphill so be prepared to be winded along the way. Of course, carry water, some snacks and rain gear; wear sturdy shoes, preferably water-resistant. I brought along bug spray but surprisingly didn't need it.

Such a breath taking hike. We hiked old mans cave and the lower falls. Lots of stairs but worth the hike. A very good hike for familes.

Lovely camping spot. Good people. Nice lake. There is a lot to do around the stress. Pet friendly. Didn't go to normal tourists sure.

Great park. Wonderful trails leading to beautiful water falls. Many different levels of difficulty. Clean restrooms. Visitors center very helpful

Words cannot adequately express how fantastic this park is. Many sections reminded us of sites in the southwest. One does not have to travel west to experience great vista's, waterfalls, caves and hiking. We plan to return again and again because it was magical. We had no idea what to expect but this exceeded even high expectations. We have already recommended this trip to many friends and can't wait to hear about their experiences.

The views are spectacular, hard to believe it's in the middle of Ohio, waterfalls, cliffs its full of great places to visit . It's very peaceful and plenty of choices for places to stay. Anything from hotels to cabins

The Hocking Hills State Park generally speaking overall was very clean and very well maintained.It's definitely worth visiting and taking the picturesque trek to the Old Man's Cave especially over the Whispering Cave as in the first cave there's a loop which allows you to come back to you to come back to your starting point while the 2nd one doesn't and is much more challenging to do than the 1st one.All in all worth visiting at least once.

Excellent trails for regular hiking and also handicap accessible! We usually do a couple parks a day and hit a hot tub at night!

Did a hike to Old Mans Cave and was grossed out by all off the trash on the trails. So many people smoking too and openly drinking beer. Never saw anyone like a Park Ranger to report anything to.

We stayed in the campground. The spots are not the best. They are close to each other. Some are Full hookups and some are just electric. There’s also primitive camping. There’s a swimming pool, a laundry room and showers. This place is great for all the beautiful hiking in the area.

We enjoyed the many beautiful spots at Hocking Hills State Park. You can spend hours hiking and exploring this park. It was an unusually hot October day when we visited. Many people brought their dogs to enjoy the hiking. There are porta potties at the parking lot which you should make use of prior to heading on the trails as there are no bathrooms out on the trail. There are some challenging spots along the hike. I would say this ranges between easy to moderate for hiking. Many families with young kids enjoying the area.

Incredible place to visit in Ohio. If you can plan it at all, go during the week, and the earlier the better! Weekends are insane and can completely ruin the experience. We have a family of four (all under 10) and had a blast! Conkle's Hollow is especially safe and fun for little, but Old Man's Cave was the most scenic and fairly safe with diligent supervision.

It was great exercise and beautiful water fall, but the maps did not match the trail markers that were marked with colors and letters. We made the mistake of starting our hike in the afternoon, saw a couple bridges and a waterfall & thought there could be some better waterfalls "let's go a bit further". Thinking it could just be a little further up the trail we lost track of time, signs didn't make sense and it began to get dark. We finally got to old man's cave & asked another hiker how to get back to cedar falls parking the quickest way. She pointed us in the right direction and said good luck. We ended up hiking back in the dark 45 minutes. It was foggy and dark and heard some animal running at some point. Scary. Definitely do not recommend starting a hike in afternoon and they need matching maps with their trails.

Good hiking for a starter and great family hiking place. The hike loops are short and doesn't take a long time to complete. Kids can hike as it is not steep or long trail.

There are a few different areas to visit. The spots we went to were short walks. Ash caves and Old man cave. The weather was not the best, light rain but we still enjoyed the hikes.

This park is gorgeous. It’s worthy of your visit.
You’ll want to bring along a journal and start an adventure journal with this place!!

The hiking trails are varied in level and always beautiful in every season. Favorite hike is still the Old Man's Cave loop hike...and all additions around the loop (total is 4-6mi...depending on which hikes you take from the loop to and from visitor center). The trail will take you thru gorges, water-falls, huge moss covered bolders, cool tree root systems,etched cliffs,flowing rivers,huge turtles, recessed caves, forest, and reflective lake. It is eye candy from start to finish. It's muddy and steep in spots. Not for everyone. The Ash Cave hike IS for everyone. It is an all accessible, short beauty. The hike has a lot of variety and is magical in the winter. The hikes get really crowded in summers and fall...but once you hike about a mile between Cedar Falls or Old Man's the crowds thin. They are busiest at trailheads, of course. Quietest hikes are Cantwell cliffs, Conkles Hollow rim trail, Bird House, and especially The buckeye trail from Ash Cave to Cedar Falls (a nice 5.2 mi. hike up and back). Best bathrooms are at Old Man's Cave (and they were horribly dirty last Sunday...so that's not saying much.). Second best are at Conkles Hollow and the new building at Cedar Falls picnic area might be a bathroom upgrade from the "outhouses" that now exist.

This is not a drive around park. There aren’t any pull overs or vista views. That being said it IS a beautiful park. You must get out of your car and enter the forest and hike to see the wonders. I am handicapped and walk with a cane. I can not do steps or stairs but the park provides two trails for handicapped people. I saw several in wheel chairs on these wide, paved trails. There are waterfalls at the end of each handicap trail. Unfortunately, it was a dry season and there were only trickles but it did not matter. As much as I enjoyed Seeing the bluffs and Engraved sandstone cave, I can only be jealous of the healthy hikers who were able to climb to the heights of the upper rims. What glorious sights they must have seen.
FYI it was a 50/50 mix of mask wearers but most people were cognitive of COVID-19 social distancing the day we were there. 9/25/2020

We spent 3 days and 2 nights camping at Hocking Hills State Park. Out of all the state parks in several different states that we've been to this was by far our favorite. The trail systems are so pretty and maintained. The camp grounds and facilities were clean and over all just amazing! We're already planning to come back again.

Hocking Hills State Park has like 9 noted areas with hiking trails for each. Trails are mostly short - 1 to 3 miles. The natural features are stunning.
We hiked: Old Mans Cave, Whispering Cave, Ash cave, McConkles Hollow, Bock Hollow, Rock Bridge, Cantwell Cliffs, and Rock House. Also spent some night viewing at John Glenn Astronomy Park as the Perseid Meteor shower was peaking. This park is a treasure trove of natural wonder. A must see.

We visit hocking hills every October and again in February! Have been visiting since we were children:). An amazing place that for years was an undiscovered gem! Hocking is now very popular and can be crowded at times, but still our favorite park in the US!

Park Rangers at the Visitors Center were very knowledgable and we appreciated their recommendations on the best hikes for our family on our first visit. Will definitely return next time we are in the area!

This was our second time at Hocking Hills and we have not tired of it. We stayed in one of the park's cabins. They are clean and spacious and reasonably well appointed (fully furnished, but a little spotty in kitchen ware). This time we took in Cedar Falls (highly recommend), Rock House (ok), and Rose Lake (beavers and tadpoles). Our stay coincided with the new moon so we walked over to the John Glenn Astronomy Park after dark one evening. Local aficionados with telescopes were set up, but we enjoyed the sky with just our naked eye. Put Grandma Fayes nearby on your agenda for ice cream after a hike.

If you’re wanting beautiful scenery this is the place for you. The hiking paths are short yet gorgeous. We will be returning to this spot

First visit - camped in the primitive site with family - enjoyed hiking around Old Man Cave. Beautiful area and will definitely visit again to explore and camp.

4.5. Beautiful park we will come back after it rains. The trails are not marked well everyone was asking how to find things.

What's not to like if you are a hiker? It's got miles of shady forest covered trails. The signs are clearly marked. The trails are well maintained. There's a walk in lake in the middle of the park for fishing that looks sweet. The water falls are a must see. You can wade in. It's a family and dog friendly place. All free. Easy to find parking, also free. There are a few rare grills next to park benches -- next.to the waterfall parking lot. There's an archery range just 100 yards away from the main park entrance (Old Man Cave), an ice cream shop and a petting zoo a few miles on your way back to the main highway . We're going back soon!

We parked at Old Man’s Cave visitor center & made loop from Old Man’s Cave to Lower Falls, Cedar Falls, Suspension Bridge, Upper Falls, & Devil’s Bathtub ending back at Visitors Center. Free parking & no fee for this gem. It’s mainly shaded. Took us about 3 1/2 hours with stops for photos.

We had read about Hocking Hills State Park on a previous vacation driving thru the area, so planned on stopping this time. We were very impressed with the scenic drive to the Visitor Center as well as the trail, walkways, waterfalls and step bridges. Old Man's Cave trail loop is very awesome, however it can be considered a slight diffulculty with numerous steps both natural and man made, and the two way foot traffic the closer you get to the cave can require patience. Overall we definately plan to return to see more on our next trip ! The Gift Shop very nice and the " busy" Concession Stand was surprisingly good, modestly priced, and the Ice Cream Awesome !

This is such a gorgeous place and one I had no idea existed until this week. It was crowded; we showed up hoping to get a campsite but didn't. However, there are many nearby and you can park in the visitors' lot and easily access most of the trails. I found them to be very kid friendly even though they seem precarious at times. The scenery is breathtaking and bizarre in a really pretty, interesting way. The only issue is that signs are clearly posted telling you where you are and are not allowed to go, yet many visitors break the rules, which is frustrating when you're telling your kids to follow the rules. Highly recommend, and wish we'd stayed an extra day.

Amazing, & Beautiful state park, w/ awesome hiking trails, & caverns.
Highly recommend visiting the Jack Pine Studios; blown glass shop, where they actually make items right in front of you; it is an art form at its best for sure! Also recommend visiting the lodge, & conference center for its beauty only, & trails; (not a good stay over, &/or eatery).
Shops, Eateries, petting zoo, miniature golf, boating, & fishing in Logan.

The park and trails are absolutely stunning. We hiked in the rain that day, and it was completely worth it. The waterfalls were amazing and really running from all the recent rain. The entire area makes you feel like you are on another planet. I was simply in awe all day long. The trails are very well marked. I like the fact that you have the option of parking at each trail head or hiking the entire park. This is a must see for anyone that enjoys the outdoors.

Our family went up for a 60th Birthday. We loved the experience and the scenery was amazing!!! Great cabins and breathtaking views

Our family (wife, two teen boys, me) came here on a staycation day trip. I've been here a few times since I was a kid long ago. I'll always refer it to Old Man's Cave even though it's much more than that. It's many parks (at least seven depending on how you count) in one. Then multiply that by four because the park is different in every season.

This particular day we started out at the Visitors' Center (under construction, but there's still porta johns, rangers, and info there). I wanted the most up to date map (though we saw them at each trail head as well). Tip-the entrance looks like it's closed, but bear left and enter in. We then moved to Ash Cave. It was an easy hike and mostly shaded (as was the case for about all of our hikes that day). We took the rim trail back and it was fairly easy as well. It was a beautiful hike. Tip-See the Handicapped sign on the maps to see which ones are paved.

We then drove up the road to Cedar Falls. It wasn't difficult and of course it was gorgeous. The falls are really pretty.

Our next hike after lunch was the newer trails, Hemlock Bridge Trail and the Whispering Caves trails. You start out at the Hemlock Bridge and the Whispering Caves veers off at that trail. It says it is moderate to difficult. I found it to be true. I was glad we had our backpack cooler filled with water with us. There are a lot of steep steps, narrow ways, and tree roots to step over. We did the Hemlock Bridge down to the bridge. You could easily skip the lower portion of this hike past the Whispering Cave since it's mostly level and hugs the creek; I'd go only if you want to see the bridge. It took us about two hours, but we stopped to take pictures (and rest) along the way. It's a difficult way down to start the hike and tiring (though less difficult oddly) going up. But it was a blast.

We did most of the hike at Old Man's Cave. It's an easy to moderate hike. Going down to the cave, seeing the Sphinx, and the Devil's Bathtub (I hate that name) is always fun.

We'll come back in the fall to see what we missed this time (and more). It's a gem of a park and we Ohioans are rightly proud of it. Best of all it's FREE! Highly recommended.

What a great place to hike & take pictures. It’s a lot of up and hills & stairs. Some can be quite difficult. Wear good hiking boots, bring plenty of water. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy at a picnic table. This is a pack it in, pack it out. The visitors center is under construction so be prepared to use a portapotty.

I got up early and made the 1 hour 15 minutes drive to Ash Cave by 7 am
There was only one other car there this 4 th of pJuly .
I had no game plan and although drank a lot of liquids before hiking I didn’t take any with me
( big mistake)
There are several routes you can take at this area and I ended up doing all three main ones
Ash Cave Old Mans Cave and Cedar Creek and back to ash cave almost 5 hours and 11.3 miles which was double I had ever done before
It was incredible and I was proud to do it
It is peaceful, beautiful and historic
For most part just me or a few people by after noon many more there
Fortunately I actually found some water an stopped at restrooms in between two routes which helped and some
Kind people made me a sandwich which helped me get back to my car
Go often it’s incredible!

About hour plus drive from Columbus Ohio, the scenery changes from flat Columbus to hilly though small hills with views, trails, tracks and caves so plenty of outdoors activities, cabins, and camping options too. Nice change must visit.

A very nice park. There are a number of hiking trails in and around the park.

There are decent maps which help because several trails cross over and intersect with each other.

we did the Old Man Cave and the trails around the visitor center. there was not much water in either the upper or lower falls, but the rock formations were very cool and the hiking was interesting.

some of the trails are one way so you need to kind of plan your route accordingly.

there was no fee to enter the park.

So pretty here. There are many waterfalls, so I suggest going after a small storm. March is a good month to go bc it's not crowded. One of my favorite places! ❤️💚💙

Although our trip was cut short by storms, the parts of the park we did get to see were awesome. Be advised, these trails are "hiking trails". They are not handicap friendly. There are descriptions of each at the beginning describing the length and difficulty level.

So I am just taking a moment to share this review while we wait to go to dinner. The cabin at the state park, was very comfortable for our 11&13 yo grandchildren. The kitchen was well equipped. The only thing I would improve upon, is in the bedroom, there is a nice full length mirror but no light any where near it. The Housekeeping staff was very nice, as there were 4 of us and we needed extra towels.

The visitor center was an enjoyable stop before hiking the trail. There is a visitor desk up the stairs. You can get hike information, maps, a scavenger hunt for kids, and an activity book. There are two learning areas. One is downstairs and one is upstairs. There is a mock cave that teaches you about cave features, panels that talk about the area’s history and the common wildlife. There is a gift shop and restrooms as well.

This is such a hidden gem with mesmerizing cliffs, waterfalls, caves and hiking trails. Good place to watch lot of wildlife.

I live in Michigan where we have the UP so I honestly wasn't expecting too much but I was surprised. The paths are very laid out and easy to follow the view is beautiful and the place is gorgeous! There's info along the trails which was nice to read. The stairs are a bit much, if you're out of shape plan to get your but kicked. It was all worth it though!

We went to 3 different parts of Hocking Hills SP: Cedar Falls, Ash Cave and Old Man Cave. All were beautiful and each offered short and long hiking opportunities. Ohio has done a great job with keeping the parks clean and well maintained.

So- I went there with my dog multiple times during our weeklong stay in Hocking Hills. We went to like, 3 of the 7 parks. Beautiful but maaaan, I’ve never seen so many stairs in my entire life. Ever. Like, ever! It was borderline insane. Also, idk if it’s Ohio in general? Or just Hocking Hills? But I thought as a whole, everyone was really odd and rude. Like, cold for no reason. I’m southern and know of the northern/southern ‘saying hi in the streets’ difference. But the coldness here was palpable.

Hubby & I traveled to Hocking Hills state park on Columbus day. The only problem was the crowd. The fall leaves had not peaked yet, but were beginning to change. We stopped at visitors center which was recently remodeled & beautiful. We went to ash cave & cedar falls. A little bit of water, but still great to see. Peaceful and serene experience. Can't wait to check out the other caves next time!

This was so amazing they have the nicest parks and all are free to go in and the hiking trails are marked very clearly . We went right after the rain it was a little slippery but very do able . There is so much beauty to see and so many things to do We went horse back riding and zip lining and miniature golfing we went swimming at a lake and you can rent boats . This is such a great place . We stayed at a cabin and wow was it nice . Our grandkids were 9,11, and 13 just perfect !

We enjoyed this park for tent camping. Good hiking alternatives.
Very interesting rock formations and history.

A beautiful place to visit in the spring but I prefer the fall. We have visited a number of times and will return again this fall for another visit. The hiking trails are well laid out and easy to use. The surrounding areas are easy to visit and it makes a nice three night trip. In the spring the waterfalls are nice and in the fall great colors. Park lodging is ok and good lodging in Logan as well as around the park.

We frequent many state and national parks. One of the busiest we've ever visited is Yellowstone. The crowds at Hocking Hills this October weekend surpassed even those at Yellowstone. We visited Ash Cave, Old Man's Cave, and Conkles Hollow Gorge. Yes, the natural beauty of all were stunning. The crowds of people spoiled it though. Conkles Hollow was the best because by the time we got there the crowds were starting to thin out. The parking situations were a little crazy and we had difficulty at Ash Cave even getting into the parking lot. At first everyone was taking turns going over the one lane bridge and then the parking lot side decided that politeness wasn't necessary. Luckily, having a full size van kind of helps so we just barged our way onto the bridge even though they weren't technically giving us our turn. We did appreciate that two of the hikes were handicap accessible so that my mom (we brought her wheelchair) could enjoy a few of the stops. Overall, the drive from Indiana was worth it but I don't think we'd do it again simply because everyone in the world has obviously discovered Hocking Hills and we like parks that are a bit more deserted.

Took out of town family to Old man's cave, what an experience. The view were amazing, it was safe, but be prepared to climb lots of steps. The lodge nearby was awesome, with the views outside and the food it was the best experience every.

Beautiful views....Go here every year, If looking for a place to stay, check out Getaway Cabins, great location, great rates, close to all attractions and cozy cabins!

We rented a cabin at the HH state park and it was wonderful! Stayed two nights and it had everything we needed. Saw many caves , waterfalls, etc. hiked several trials. The whole family loved it in spite of the extreme heat!

Great outdoor visit with family over weekends, though weekdays will sure be less crowded. Excellent trails. Ample parking. Toilets do get bad during rush hours- need a check by Authorities. Also though dogs are well behaved & on leash , they can surprise you on those tricky slippery trails during rush times.. policy rethink ! Gift shop is fine. Scenic wooded approach from state roads sets the mood.

Our group of four active retired ladies (we are ski club friends) visited to hike for 2 days (three first time visitors).

We rented a two bedroom/one bath cabin in the state park and it was as nice as any AirBnb. The cabins were renovated 6 years ago but still look brand new. Very limited wifi service but calls and texts worked fine (Verizon and AT&T).

There are 7 main hiking areas within the park and we hiked 5 of them. All are well maintained and marked. Many actually have two paths - a lower gorge or higher rim option. Most trails don't exceed 2 miles. The one way trails make a big loop and aren't that way for COVID but due to traffic flow. Lots of stairs at Old Man's Cave but worth the hike. We were fortunate to see water flowing in all the falls.

The state park has no entrance fee and the trails are well maintained. I've been to dozens of state and national parks around the country and the trail signs/markings were some of the best I've seen. Ditto for real bathroom facilities. No water fountains so pack accordingly. Same for cell or internet service.

I want to return during the fall to explore the other trails in the surrounding state Forest and Lake Hope State Park.

My husband and I visited this State Park April 10th and it was beautiful! The trails are tough but worth it! Cedar Falls has beautiful blue water and the waterfall is gorgeous. Old Man’s Cave was huge! It was a 3 mile hike from Cedar Falls to Old Mans Cave. You can also drive to each destination.

We loved our 2 days there, but the steepness of some of the hikes was a little too much for me at times. We are both over 65 and fit, but I was sore for several days! The views were worth it though!

The hikes were great. The walk back to the waterfall was worth the time. A very beautiful, peaceful place. Ash cave was amazing. Take the time to enjoy it all.

Im from Ohio and after spending some time out of the state I returned with a new mission in mind. This time I wanted to explore the best of Ohio and of course Hocking Hills was populated in my online research. You will never know the vast of amazement this park can offer until you have made a visit. Lots of fun, many trails and as natural as it gets. As there are seven wonders of the world, this is one of the Wonders of Ohio. No cell phone reception, ample parking, water fountain, photography approved!

This place was beautiful. I would like to go back when it is cooler and the fall colors the leaves have changed I'm sure it is beautiful.

This place had a magical feel to it leaving me wishing there was more to explore. With several waterfalls and a HUGE cave area it's great for everyone to enjoy. Places to gather as a group to sit and eat as well as more intimate areas for couples too, this is a great place to escape to for a day. Even the ride getting there offers a fun ride through little towns full of history. Can't wait to visit again!

Our only issue at Hocking Hills was climbing the trail back up to the campground from the canyon. Wow, that took some doing. And we did it many times over the course of our stay, uphill after long hikes. Where's the elevator :)

The campground was well maintained. It was disappointing not to have the pool open so close to the holiday weekend - we were hot and sweaty the first night and a dip in the pool would have felt good.

Oh, one other issue - we left our dog cable out, attached to the picnic table. Mowers came through and ruined the cable. We had to do some investigating to find out what happened, and there were no "extra" cables in the campground so we had to tie our dog up with a rope since we were in a class c RV and would have had to break camp to go get a new one. The campground did reimburse us the cost of a new one though. So be sure not to leave your cable laying around for your dog.

Nice fire rings with grates attached.

Hocking hills is my favorite spot in Ohio for hiking. Truthfully it doesn't even look like Ohio ... it's lots of hills and rock formations forest.. waterfalls. Caves. Some of the trails are very strenuous and even bit scary if your afraid of heights .. a couple are easy. You can hit the main trails in a day but it's better to allow a weekend. Several cabins to rent so you are right there in nature. I prefer to bring our own food and spend the time just enjoying nature. Have a campfire at night and truly relax.
Best times to come are thru the week when it's less crowded. spring is of course best for waterfalls but the trails can be muddy and slippery Fall is my favorite the colors of the foliage go so magically with the colors of the rocks but when the leaves are falling the stones and roots on the trail can be dangerous . yo don't want to fall off the cliff.

We rented a cabin for a last minute getaway. It was secluded and peaceful. Most important is that my husband was working in the area. He loved the 5 minute commute. The parks are beautiful. I highly recommend Jack's Steakhouse for a delicious meal.

Hiking and Natural Areas: This state park is astonishingly beautiful to hike and explore. There is plenty to enjoy in forests, streams, caves, and just really interesting places geologically, biologically, and historically. The hikes are very easy to moderate and I was pleased with the great level of maintenance. And fantastically there were almost no mosquitoes, a real treat in steaming hot late July.

Camping: We stayed at Old Man's Cave Campground in the state park. The campground is ideally located to easily access hiking areas to old man's cave and cedar falls. There was also a nice outdoor pool that had friendly attentive lifeguards and clean (not over-chlorinated) water. The campsites were very disappointing and I have posted a few representative pictures as to why. They were extremely small, offering no privacy, mostly on very sloped areas, and closely surrounded by what looked like poison ivy and poison oak. I felt very much like the campground just tried to cram as many people into this place as possible, without regard to their experience. There was no where to escape other rude or noisy campers, the bath house needed cleaning more and had bright outside lights and a loud continuous ventilation system. The campground was noisy and over crowded and we stayed on a weekday. At least it was not located next to an interstate like some other campgrounds are, but the sites were so small that your camper or tent was just a few feet from the road anyway. I won't return to this campground, sad to say. I hope they get funds to update or better design the narrow ridgeline area for modern use.

I visited this park on the advice from a friend and have been thankful ever since! This is probably one of the most awe inspiring state parks visited in recent memory. What separates this park from the others is the therapeutic quality the natural splendor has. As a park it is relatively small but nestled in the middle of dense forestry the waterfall creates an oasis in the great state of Ohio. The surrounding trees during the fall foliage made the experience simply magical. There are not enough superlatives to describe this area other than to encourage everyone to see it for yourself!

very happy with trip .very pretty if you that kind of person that likes nature .Very in expensive for the area.

Words cannot describe how beautiful this place is! We were there for a day. We visited Old man’s cave, Upper and lower falls, Devil’s bathtub, Cedar falls, Ash cave and Rock house. Be prepared to do alot of walking but it is so worth it! Looking forward to returning next year!!

Great hiking trails and cave visits. Wonderful activities with kids. We have also enjoyed the coffee house nearby for a quick bite before our trail walk.

It was so fun! We didn’t stay long, just went through Old Man’s and Ash Cave on our way home from West Virginia but very worth it! The visitor center was very clean and educational and the trails were easy to read and it was nice to see no litter on the trails and the preservation sections roped off. it was very well preserved :)

We were surprised to find out OH State Parks are free to enjoy for the day. If you camp that is another story, but to enjoy the parks for the day for free was a treat. Nice clean park. Most of the areas have ample parking.

Wife and I were in the mood for a relaxing weekend trip. We decided to try Hocking Hills. I would frequently over the years take trips to Red River Gorge...always thought Hocking Hills would not have enough to interest me. My wife really wanted to go...so I was in. I was pleasantly surprised...we had plenty to do over the 3 days we were there. Did a lot of sight seeing...visiting places like Old Man's Cave, Cedar Falls, and Ash Cave. Great hikes to each...you can also hike from one place to the other...Old Mans cave to Cedar falls was a nice hike...6 miles round trip...we did the lower trail...there is an easier upper trail. We would drive into town and eat dinner each night. After dinner we would drive back to a cabin we rented, and relax in the hot tub, or around the fire at night. I enjoyed Hocking Hills and look forward to my next trip.

Our family vacation this year was at Hocking Hills State Park., Ohio. It was our large extended family so we have to find things that everyone can do. Ages 1 to 81. We went to Old Mans cave. If you start there you can choose to go a short distance or a long one. You just have to go back the way you came. We went after dinner and it was a little rainy but it served us well because there was not one car in the parking lot. It was so beautiful we had the whole place to ourselves. In comparison at mid day on that Saturday you could not get in the parking lot it was full. The first water fall is a 2 minute walk from the parking lot. It’s the upper falls and really its a 10+. Then as you walk through the trail you will cross a few bridges and discover other significant points. Totally doable for anyone. There were no bugs when we went through and we did it again in the morning. That was not crowded either, at about 9am. You are walking through the bottom of a gorge so there is a lot of shade. Our grandkids brought little flashlights which they loved and shined them through any little cave they ran in and out of and there is a tunnel so it was helping everyone at that point. Our lodging was in the state park at Old Mans Cave cabins. We have stayed in a lot of cabins and these were the best we have ever seen. They were clean and newly painted and remodeled they were more like little houses, totally up dated. On another day we drove a little ways and went to Rock House which also beautiful and great for photos just like everything else, but would be harder for older people.

Had heard about Hocking Hills being a nice place, was more than pleasantly impressed. Great trails for hiking, well marked, somewhat challenging or simple, ABSOLUTELY STUNNING VIEWS!! Caves, waterfalls, quiet lake. We stayed in a cottage within the park and it was also wonderful, comfortable and with nice proximity to everything.
May was also a great time as we had some trails to ourselves at times, I would imagine it may be busier during the summer.
A truly worthwhile outing!!

Beautiful area, has some easy hiking areas as well as some strenuous. Scenery is amazing. Once you get there you don't have to travel far to next area. Stayed at the Login/Hocking Hills KOA really nice campground.

This State park is very well maintained, the signage for the trails are very good and the staff at both welcome centers are very helpful. Disrespectful guests going off the trails are annoying but not much you can do about stupid people.

Excellent experience for hiking. Our first visit was just the right amount of hiking. It was during Memorial Weekend so the park was busy. The trails were well marked and the paths were clear of debris. The cleanest parks I have ever visited.

We didn't download any maps on our phones, and we didn't take the maps from the visitor center. We just followed the maps that were pisted at the start of the paths. The trees were stamped with the oath color you were on.

Very pet and family friendly.

Landscape was great. Loved the canyon walls, trees, and water. Was a tad wet and cold so was not over crowded. Am a dog lover, but it seemed 1 out of every 4 people had big dogs. The dogs were well behaved, but cannot picture the amount of dogs during crowded summer months running thru the water. Easy walk as our 3 year old and older kids pushed through. Would hesitate if walking or breathing issues as there is a lot of up and down. Trail was clean so thanks to the general public for picking up after themselves which tends not to be in USA.

Took the family over the weekend to Old Mans Cave and had a great time. Got there early about an hr after they opened and glad I did because it started to get packed about the time we got out of the car. The hike to the cave was just long enough my 3 , 10 and 12 yr old didnt get too tired. Very beautiful scenery and good paths. Recommend a walking stick the rocks can be a little slippery.

First time at this park and we loved it! Very clean and dog friendly. We stayed for four nights and will be back. The hikes were fun and the scenery is and was breath taking. I love this park.

you can get good cardio here
lots of up and down
but it is just a one day thing
if you try to get a second day out of it you find yourself repeating things

We spent 2 nights at the Spa At Cedar Falls and it was wonderful! Relaxing environment and very quiet. Spent 2 days hiking all the trails and had a fabulous dinner at the Inn. This area is so beautiful and feels like you are stepping into another world when you get there. We thoroughly enjoyed our time there and disconnecting with the world!!

Natures Finest For Free. The park is very accessible. It is free. There is plenty of parking. The trails are marked but most are not the easiest to transverse a lot of up and down stairs. Beautiful waterfalls and rock walls. This is a must visit. There is also a beautiful lodge with information, bathrooms, gift shop, water, candy and pop machines.

My family recently camped at the family primitive hike-in camp. I couldn't find much info before we stayed, and wanted to help others who are thinking about these sites.

These sites are the place to stay for tent campers! We loved staying here versus the main campground. The path is packed gravel. We brought a collapsible wagon (hard plastic wheels) to carry our supplies, and it rolled just fine and made life easy. We were camping with our kids (5 & 7), so didn't want the walk to the car to be too far. We stayed about halfway down (site 9), which was about a ten minute walk from the parking lot. The sites were pretty private. Some were close to the trail, and some were off a bit so that we couldn't see them from the path. We could see the neighboring sites, but felt pretty secluded, and it was nice and quiet, even on a busy fall weekend. The pit latrines had plenty of toilet paper (I had brought my own, but didn't need it), but no sanitizer.

You check in at the main campground office for these sites. FYI, if you are meeting anyone here, make plans in advance for a time and place. Our cell reception was non existent. These sites are less than a mile from the main campground and old mans cave entrance.

We'll be back!

Hubby and visited Hocking HIlls State Park for 2 days. We hiked the trails to Cedar Falls, Old Man's Cave and Ash Cave. Beautiful waterfalls, the trails are very well marked. Lots of steps. You will get a lot of exercise, going up and down. Well worth the hike and visit. I had favorite parts of each place and hike. The Upper Falls at Old Man was beautiful.Pack a lunch and take you time exploring. I would highly recommend a visit.

Your perception of Ohio may forever change after experiencing Hocking Hills. Spectacularly breathtaking, a must see. No admission charge, just gorgeous gorges and nature at its finest.

We stayed at the cabins in the state park. There isn’t a bad one. All have a back porch that faces the woods. The cabins very near the lodge that also has rooms. But the geography of the park is amazing. Breathtaking rock formations and plenty of hiking trails from very easy 1/4 mile to miles of trail hikes. Definitely worth a visit

Hocking Hills is so scenic, its beauriful there! So much to do u can fish at Lake Logan or go hiking, Old Mans Caves is a blast! Lots to see and do!

For Hocking Hills to be in Ohio is not only a plus but it's a blessing. Very beautiful Scenic Drive regardless of the time of year. We stopped at Ash Cave for the third time over the last couple of years. Never disappointed always amazed. The waterfall cascading from the top of the rim of the cave is breathtaking. Highly recommended. The waterfall at the front entrance of Old Man's Cave is also something to see. Well worth the drive

We always enjoy hocking Hills and hiking the gorge. make sure to start at the top by the upper falls and hike down to old mans cave and then on to the lower falls and back up to make the loop to see the entire thing. Spring is a great time to visit because the falls are flowing great!
This is a must do if you are in Ohio and enjoy hiking and seeing nature.
Make sure to go see Cedar Falls also. It’s worth the hike down all the steps to see.

Beautiful park! It’s a scenic drive to get back to some of the main trails/parking and you may or may not have signal throughout the drive so keep that in mind. I found it best to go early to avoid the bigger crowds. Definitely a park worth multiple visits!

Ama zing day hiking in Hocking Hills. Super hikes, most very moderate and lots easy. It was a very hot day, but we managed to hike 8 miles and hit many of the trails. Rather crowded at the hot spots, but some trail we felt like we had the park to ourselves. A beautiful place to spend a weekend and imagine what it was like when Emma Gatewood escaped to these woods.

Picturesque scenery. While beautiful in the winter, I would suggest going later in the year when it is a little warmer. Many trails are accessible and easy to do, while others offer more of a challenge. The signs on the roads make it easy to find where you are going. There is not a lot of signal in the park. I suggest stopping at the visitor center first to get maps of the park and talk to the rangers for suggestions.

The trails here are excellent, lots of interesting formations and tons of waterfalls. Yes it can be crowded, but if you come early you can avoid them.

Dirty, rude staff, tiny micro spaces so you can hear neighbors snore all night. Worst park I've seen.

was a wonderful day of hiking, great trails and steps thru out. only downside were the port-a-johns were disgusting, they need to be emptied more often.

The only time we had to visit was a Saturday in October and it was packed here! So bring your patience. However, it was absolutely gorgeous and I'm so glad we got to spend most of a day here. This is the cutest area of rolling hills and bright fall leaves.

Be advised that the visitor center lot shares parking with Old Man's Cave, a popular hike, and it was so insanely busy the day we went that people were parking all the way down the highway. We were able to find a spot and visited the VC for the restroom and to talk to a ranger. There's also a small gift shop on the second floor. There is an elevator for those who need/want it.

We were short on time and decided to do Ash Cave and Conkles Hollow. Both were about ten minutes apart and beautiful. Both areas were pretty busy but we were able to mostly get pictures without people in them. If you are looking for easy, mainly flat hikes, these are two good ones!

For lunch, we stumbled upon the Inn and Spa at Cedar Falls and I highly recommend them for a delicious lunch. Also enjoyed the Coffee Emporium for a treat in late afternoon.

Very inexpensive. Right in the heart of some amazing natural wonders and tons of hiking trails. There was a very nice pool with water slides at the park itself as well. Very good place for families as well as more serious back packers, trail for everyone, including several sites that could be viewed from wheel chair accessible trails.

I had no idea such a beautiful place existed, tucked away in ohio. I highly recommend Hocking Hills. Rent a nice cabin with your family and spend some time outdoors. I was nervous at first with my clumsy kids, 11 and 10, because the signs warn of cliffs and to hold children's hands. But, we found the main path fairly easy to navigate, with a combination of steps, rocks, bridges, paved and unpaved trails. Each "attraction" is a short walk from a parking area with an obvious path to it. The only thing I would have done different on our trip is I would have spent more time sitting and enjoying each attraction.

Only an hour away we get to walk in one of the great state parks of OHIO. WE have been there when the children were young and we still enjoy going with them now that they are young adults. Love sharing natures beauty with family.

We both thought it was way too touristy and said never again. Once we hiked far enough to get away from the crowds it was ok and of course we ended up exploring off trail too. The town isn’t much of anything, but it does have some great dive bars, which we actually did enjoy

Incredible scenery here for all ages. the hiking trails are designed for all levels of fitness and for the most part, we saw people practice social distancing but sadly, there are also some who have no concept of following the state park rules regarding one way trails or wading /swimming in areas. they need to start enforcing rules vigorously and raise fines as most people come here to view and experience tranquil beauty not the inconsiderate and selfish people who spoil the views for others just because there is no admission. very little cell phone service here. we went on a Sunday and it was busy but not on top of each other and one should expect to visit for a couple hours at the least to see the more popular destinations like Old Mans Cave and waterfalls while it would probably take days to see what the entire park system has to offer, as the hills areas and surrounding small towns in general provide many recreational choices such as canoeing, kayaking and camping, all within a half hour of each other. A great getaway and experience for couples and families.

When we began planning our first "bucket list" trip, we had in mind to go to states we had never visited before. I had checked thoroughly on the internet, phone, etc to find the best location for us to start in a state we hadn't been to. So, Ohio it was and more specifically, Hocking Hills State Park, because of all the great things they had listed on line, photos and that they had cabins! We were able to get a pet cabin so out little dog could come with us. Everyone was so helpful and nice to us while we were there. The cabin was amazing, BUT the highlight has to be going on one of the many trails leading down into the gorge to see waterfalls, rock formations, wonderful cool temperatures and the beauty of nature. We enjoyed ourselves so much and would definitely go back again. It was incredible.

We visited Hocking Hills for a day hike with our dog. Parking at Cedar Falls area, we made a loop hike out to Old Man's Cave and back along Gorge Rim and Grandma Gatewood Trails. The gorges, caves and waterfalls are absolutely beautiful and very unexpected for Ohio. Cedar Falls is particularly impressive as it has sculpted the rock over which it falls into a unique shape. The other waterfalls are on small tributaries so best to see them in spring or after a heavy rain. It's a very popular park so best to arrive early. There were only a few people at Cedar Falls when we arrived, but it was a madhouse by the time we got back. The park has implemented one-way trails to help with social distancing but not everyone complies. I would like to visit again on a weekday when its not so crowded.

I know it is already popular and I grew up here, but just cannot get enough of the Hills. Whenever I travel throughout the State of Ohio all of the tourist pamphlets read, “Head to the Beautiful Hocking Hills!” So beautiful and awe inspiring.
Something for everyone! God’s creation ! Absolutely untouched beauty.

Come for a retreat, a family campout, picnic, climb, or wonderful refreshing hike. Rain, snow or shine it is magnificent.

Hocking hills has beautiful State Parks. Well maintained and clean. The hiking trails are mostly well marked the information pertaining to difficulty of those trails is accurate. And the landscape and geology is gorgeous. Be sure to check if there is water going over the falls if that is your main reason for going. We were there in a very dry period so no waterfalls, but still very worth while trip.

We are so lucky to have this state park so accessibly close so it’s hard to believe I’ve not gone to enjoy it in over 25 years! Very crowded on a sunny Sunday and was amazed at the visitors from several states and countries. Lovely drive to and through the park and so many hiking options on very well maintained and marked trails spread around the park.

The hiking in Hocking Hills State Park is fabulous. We hiked six trails in the three days we were here, saw maybe two dozen very cool water halls and amazing rock formations. We are both 78 and enjoy hiking and these hikes were moderate and very accessible for out senior capabilities. We would highly recommend staying in the area for three or four days and hiking the trails. We travel 5-6 months each summer in a motor home and although the campgrounds are limited in this area I'm sure you will enjoy your hiking experience.

We started at Ash Cave because of the easy trail but just wanted to see some of the other spots. Went to Cedar Falls and Old Man's Cave, since the weather has been dry the falls and creeks were really sparse but still amazing. The longer trail on Old Mans Cave has a lot of steps which can get tiring but we took our time and made it. Absolutely worth it!! I will definetly go back in spring after some rain has filled the creeks. There is no cell service or spotty at best but it really didn't matter getting away from it all.
We stayed in the Hocking Hills Caboose which was different but very peaceful. Nice deck with a grill and good firepit. The grill does have to be used for ALL cooking, only a microwave on the inside. Great girls weekend!

This place is magical! A lot of the hikes are super easy and the scenery is absolutely beautiful. Go early June and start early in the morning and you’ll have the trails to yourself. Whispering caves is definitely more challenging, so for those with bad knees be warned. The visitor center opens at 10 AM. Be sure to grab a map or print one off online because cell service is very shotty in this area. Also, restaurants close very early during the weekdays.

We hiked many of the trails in the park during the Labor Day weekend. Because of the timing, the trails and parking lots were crowded. If you got to a trailhead when they first opened (8am) or shortly thereafter, it wasn't a problem. If not, you had to park far away (if you could find a spot) then start your hike. Thankfully, the restrooms were open. There were signs indicating ONE WAY traffic on the trails. Obviously there were a lot illiterate people on the trails because they didn't observe the signs.
If you come here, try for a less crowded time of year because the trails are wonderful and well maintained.

Beautiful state park. Stayed in a cabin in the park. Nicely appointed and furnished. Amazing hiking. Going back again this year.

Beautiful area. Just read a 1 star review from someone who obviously did not realize that it would be packed here in July. Go during the winter months if you do not want to be around people. We went on December 8-10 and found very few people there. We took a wrong path and cut off a portion of one trail but went in reverse anyhow since there was no one around. Judge the difficulty ratings based on your abilities. The ones labeled difficult were just cause there were a lot of steps you had to take. We had no issues at all with the difficult ones.

Our only note of concern were around the bathrooms at a few of the trails.....One had a toilet seat on a large pipe with a door that only came up about 4.5 ft. You will know if someone is using it just by walking up and making eye contact as they wipe.

It is very close to each major scenic areas. Beautiful caves, waterfall. Well maintenances Park. We had fun driving around the park on the miles of winding scenic roads.

Hocking Hills State Park is a non-contiguous state park which is surround by state forest. This park is visited by millions each year according to the park visitor center. I have lived in Jackson Hole Wyoming, so I visited Grand Tetons National Park and Yellowstone frequently. This state park is a slice of those parks. Hiking down into the ravine between the cliffs remind me of those parks. I just love to sit down there and soak it in.

Additionally there are many nature preserves close by: Conkle's Hollow State Nature Preserve, Rock Ridge nature preserve, Wahkeena State Nature Preserve (I encourage you to go to this small 68 acre park).

Clear Creek Metro Park is not far from park. The metro park is the largest in the state of Ohio with 5,300 acres. If you go there it is bare bones amenities, no visitor center. The trails are unimproved. This is for the serious hiker.

Hocking Hills State Park is definitely for the family. The region though belongs to the couples. There are hundreds of cabins throughout the area. Everything from quaint cabin modestly priced to luxury cabins over $500-$700 a night.

This park has lots to do. Maybe too much. The natural features are great if you are into hiking. We were disappointed by the campground with lack of basics. (I reviewed it separately.). Put up another campground for those who want swimming pools, fancy dining, and the like somewhere else. Staff acted tired.

A little confusing as the address on my gps didn’t take us to the visitor center. We found Ash Cave by following signs which were confusing in the direction they pointed. Driving down the road farther we happened upon the visitor center which had maps for the trails we needed. Beautiful sites.

We have travelled extensively around the US and this place is a real gem! Great for families as the many trails are very manageable and not long but so beautiful. All the trails in the state park are amazing and unique. We loved it. The park is very full run as well and looked after. Must do!

The most popular trail in the park is to Cedar Falls. Families and couples from all over were enjoying this facility. The pool at the base of the falls was like a watering hole at dusk-filled with people. Kids and dogs were in the water although signs forbid this activity. We ventured part way down another trail but is was not as scenic and required climbing over rocks.. We chose not to continue but returned to the (full) parking area, enjoying the magnificent hemlock trees along the way.

Old Man's Cave is awesome - I love hiking from Upper Falls to Rose Lake and on to Cedar Falls........I hiked a little around Rose Lake this time as well. I have lost track of how many times that I have been here. Rock House is one of my favorites! (Don't forget your flash light for Rock House). Cantwell Cliffs is neat too. I like Ash Cave and Conkle's Hollow also. After you work up an appetite hiking stop at Grandma Faye's for pizza and wine!

I loved Hocking Hills. It was so beautiful but we should have packed more food and water with us as we kicked almost 7 miles. There are maps and employees at the visitors center but they are not much help. The park is not marked very well and there are no rangers throughout the park to help you go the correct direction. Beautiful scenery!!

Went to Old Man’s Cave then Cedar falls. Great loop hike. Took us about 4 hrs to finish it. Around 4-5 miles. The trail to the dam is an easy hike. Along the stream it winds and has a lot of steps. Bring hiking poles for balance. Visitor center is nice with bathrooms and outdoor picnic tables and grills. The scenery is beautiful! Bring food and drink as restaurants are not in existence in the near by towns. No cell phone service either.

A great State Park! I was in Columbus for work and had a morning off. A friend had told me about this park and I'm all about exploring and doing hikes. I ended up doing to yellow trail to Cedar Falls and then hiked the blue trail from Cedar Falls to the Victor's Center which I believe had the upper falls and old man's cave, then I took the Red Gorge trail back to the Cedar Falls parking area. In total, I believe it was a 6 mile hike. If youre not up to doing a lot of hiking, I'd recommend parking at the Visitor's Center and taking the trail down the tunnel to the Upper Waterfalls and Old Man's Cave I believe. Then drive to Cedar Falls and take the short hike down to see the Falls. Be sure to take a short hike on the red trail to wooden Bridge. I was pressed for time, but Ash Cave is close by also. You can actually do a big circle, if your coming from Columbus, take a left before the Vistors center and follow the signs to Cedar Falls, then leave Cedar Falls and go to Ash Cave, then take a right and go back to the Visitor's Center. Unfortunately due to covid the Vistors Center is closed. Beware youre GPS signal will be lost. Leaving Ash cave, you'll come to a dead end and go go right or left, go right, there's a Marathon gas station on the right, follow that and it will take you to the Vistors Center. The Hocking House is near by also and looks pretty interesting. I didnt go inside, but it looks like you need to set up an appointment to visit it. I'm sorry I missed the Devils Bath. Some of the Falls are dry right now, some people i was working with said to go in the Fall when the Falls aren't dry. Ill have to make a trip back. Don't forget to bring water and wear shoes your not afraid to get a little muddy.

Great place. Got my T-shirt. Route 664. It was a nice short motorcycle ride. Went to Old Mans Cave.The walk was a little steep but they have a shorter walk that you can take. Very Interesting and Hocking Hills is a beautiful motorcycle road.

This is a huge park with rolling hills, trails, and beautiful scenery. However, the GPS is not always accurate so get a paper map for back up. Everything seems to lead to Old Man's Cave and rightly so. A study of Native American history will include this area as part of the walk after the 1830 Indian Removal Act. Cedar Falls are also beautiful. There are multiple campsites within the park. A very helpful camp director guided us to Otterbein Camp operated by the United Methodist Church. We might have been driving in the dark all night without his help! There is no charge for entry, but there is a modest charge for camping. Be sure to reserve your spot before you arrive since it is a popular spot.

You will not believe the views. Miles and miles of gorgeous hiking. Can be very rigorous, but they have some shorter/easier options too. Lodge, visitor center, good signage.

Saw many people struggle due to wrong footwear (don’t wear sandals and if you have hiking shoes/boots use them). It’s a lot of elevation. Poles aren’t a bad idea.

Beautiful October day, wasn't too crowded. Unfortunately leaves haven't turned yet. Did 3 short hikes. Beautiful area.

If you have never been here you have to go! It's the most beautiful place! Especially in the spring through fall!

Hocking Hills is beautiful, mysterious and we loved it. It's great for all ages and there is alot of native American history there. They have a good visitor center and the outdoor geography is vast and varied with caves, water falls and pools.

This is not a park for picnicking - although I am sure it would be delightful. It is a hikers paradise. We hiked nearly every portion. Most were rugged - a couple were almost easy. Pictures don't do it justice. Cell phones work poorly at best.

Terrific, surprisingly adventurous park just one hour south of Columbus, Ohio. We strolled and hiked and climbed steep sections to explore caves, tidal basins, waterfalls, and other natural beauty. We could have stayed much longer but our bodies were fatigued from airplane travel.

This is a wonderful place for hiking boots, carrying water, and ongoing discussions with family and friends (to use three completely unparalleled false gerunds).

Great park with waterfalls, caves and beautiful tree covered walks. Great place to visit on hot summer days, much cooler down in the gorge. Easy to moderate hiking trails, multiple choices for hiking...short long, easy or difficult. Definitely gives one a taste of the regional beauty. And it is free! Donations accepted, however. You do have to watch young children, there are some unroped areas and strollers won't work (lot of steps). That being said, our 2 and 4 year old grand kids loved it! A little interpretive museum is located at the trail head along with gift shop and snack bar. Probably THE place to visit if you have company coming to the area.

My kids and I visited a few days ago and had a great experience!

The park gets very busy and parking can be challenging - by 3pm, we saw several cars parked along the grass for half a mile because the parking lot was full.

There’s maps inside and they’re helpful since there are multiple trails.

The easier trails will have more people. We did them all and saw maybe two or three other groups on the longer trails.

There are a lot of stairs and some narrow spaces!

My daughter forgot her hiking boots and she was just fine. There is also quite a lot of shaded places and areas to stop at.

Well worth the visit!

: the RV near the bird cages also have restrooms if you don’t want to wait in the VERY long line for the ladies room

We do a lot of traveling and camping all over the United States but we were still really impressed with Hocking Hills. We camped in Old Man's Camoground in a travel trailer. We highly recommend advance reservations as the campground was nearly full on weekdays in October, but they do hold some sites (but not the nicest ones) for walk ins if you arrive early. The bathrooms are adequate (3 showers per bathhouse), but the number of full hook up RV sites takes quite a bit of strain off the bath houses. There are also some pit toilets near the walk in area. Campfire wood is available from the park office or a local resident. We were told there is no cell phone signal, but we didn't have too much trouble with Verizon (somewhat spotty at times) in the campground itself. The hiking and scenery in the area are amazing (Old Man's Cave tops the list but Cantwell Cliffs is really nice as is Conkle's Hollow). Beautiful area!

We visited Hocking Hills State Park two years ago, and we didn't see nearly everything we wanted, so we went back last month. We weren't disappointed in the slightest! We saw Ash Cave (which had the 100 foot waterfall!), Old Man's Cave (gorgeous waterfalls and unique, fantasy-like trail!), Cedar Falls, and the Rock House (unique cave to walk through!). Those four spots are the highlights of this park, and you won't regret driving the short distance to each spot. There is a separate parking lot, which is super helpful if you have dogs or children, and can't walk far. The waterfalls at Ash Cave, Cedar Falls, and Old Man's Cave aren't more than a half mile to a mile from the parking lots. The Rock House is so neat to venture through; we even saw bats! Hocking Hills is definitely a highlight of Ohio, so make sure to stop by!

Lots of short hikes. So interesting, beautiful cliffs and waterfalks. Not to crowed this time of year but still folks walking dogs. Will definitely be back.

My husband and I just spent a long weekend in the Buckeye Hut - Colonials Quarters. Although from Michigan (and U of M fans), we had an awesome weekend. The cabin was clean, super nice and provided everything we needed, secluded with a wonderful hot tub and firepit. We will definitely come back to stay in this hidden gem. Thank you to the owners for a wonderful stay, awesome cabin and for providing everything we needed for a great getaway.

Love, love, love Hocking Hills.

trails are wonderful, well marked, well maintained, free to public
some are easier to navigate than others, maps available at visitors center and at each trail head (take a picture on phone or download app to keep with you)
suggest you bring toilet paper - portapotties were not bad but the bathhouses were awful - not for people with queasy stomachs, some of them were so bad I could not use the toilet paper in the bathhouse or even walk inside
people need to follow the rules and signage and be respectful of others trying to enjoy the beautiful sites - people with dogs and kids were not always sensitive to those around them, beautiful new visitors center

Although we did not get to hike all of the trails that the park has to offer (so easy to spend more than 1 day here) what we did see was absolutely beautiful. We hiked Whispering Cave, Old Man's Cave, Cedar Falls and Rock House. Each trail has something unique about it, whether it be a waterfall, cave or incredible view, each of these trails is worth every second that it takes to hike them. I would recommend these trails to anyone, although it is important to note that some of these trails are more difficult than others so be prepared for a good hike.

Must see place in the ol' USA. Great hiking and beautiful falls, everything from beginner to advanced hikes.

Love the park and the park programs! Love everything. Need more rangers on the trails because of people swimming in the pools

I dubbed this park "the enchanted forest". It is so beautiful, it could serve as aback drop for a movie like Robin Hood. Great hiking trails, with variable difficulties. All trails are well marked and well maintained. Beautiful views along the way, several gorgeous waterfalls. Best of all - you can take your dog along - which is what we did. We all had a wonderful time there. A must see if you are in Columbus area.

The trail maps of the state park are NOT GOOD! And, there is no, and I mean NO internet anywhere in the park, so you can't refer to your phone. The app they offer has a nice description of the different trails, but no good directions about how to get there. There is lots of driving on curvy roads to get from sight to sight. We had a good time and the weather was perfect, but the State Park didn't do anything to help. No rangers, the Visitor Center was closed up tight and no maps were left out to grab and use (for what they were worth). Most of the hikes are "short" and good for families. If you are a more serious hiker, I'd recommend starting at Old Man's Cave and hike to Cedar Falls and Ash Cave (and back). It would be a big day, but better than driving and dealing with the start of all 3. We never could find Hemlock Bridge which was disappointing. We knew where it was but couldn't locate the trailhead. Sometimes the app said it was .75 miles and then the sign said it was 4 miles (Whispering Cave). Very confusing. The gorge trail extension at Cantwell Cliffs was not to be found. Be sure to be at the "big 3- Old Man's, Ash, Cedar" early in the morning to avoid crowds and then hit the less popular in trails in the afternoon (Cantwell Cliffs, Conkles Hollow, Rock House). Rock Bridge is nearer to Logan so that one you could hit on your way into town if you have time.

Scenery is absolutely wonderful. Hikes can be easy but recommend hiking shoes, water and plenty of time to soak in the beauty. Uneven walking surfaces as well. Can be challenging. Recommend starting at the visitor center at Old Man's Cave.

Hocking Hills State Park is a must-do if you want a short, medium, or longer hike. If you park near Ash Cave on Highway 56, you can do various hikes. It is a 0.2 mile hike to Ash Cave from here, or you can keep going to Ash Cave Lookout Tower, Cedar Falls, Old Man's Cave, Conkle's Hollow, or you can hike a long time all the way to Rock House.

My wife and I hiked from Ash Cave to Cedar Falls to Old Man's Cave and then all the way back. We are moderate hikers, and we completed this in under 4 hours.

The trails are well-marked and they vary nicely by level. Ash Cave is stunning, and the small stream of water that falls makes for a really great scene/beautiful picture. If you would like a map, it is easy to find one by searching the internet, but they also offer them at the visitor centers.

There is no fee to enter the hiking area. I would arrive before 10:00am in order to secure a parking spot, and definitely bring your camera and your hiking shoes.

I had never heard of this place until last year... and I'm one state away! There are 40 cabins available in the state park, each sleep six... I took a chance on reserving one even though I thought it would be rather "normal". I was wrong! The cabins are modern and amazing! The screened porch is enjoyable with an after hike drink or a cup of coffee. I loved this sweet little cabin!
The 13 mile hike, Buckeye Trail, was THE BEST!! It was like being in a tropical fairy land! Please wear sturdy shoes, the rocks are slippery and muddy, and I felt so sorry for people that wore simple tennis shoes or flip flops, they were miserable. The scenery is AMAZING, so please charge your phone before you go, you do not want to run low on battery life! BTW, there is NO cell service here so please ask the Visitor Center for a map, it will save a lot of frustration.
We are staying longer next year so we can see more. Staying the night after that 7 mile hike was heaven as there was no way I could've made it home since I was exhausted but thrilled from the hike!

We visited this park on Christmas Day, after a great snowfall. It was amazing. We got there around 10, and we had the trails mostly to ourselves. It was picking up around 1 when we left. Our dog loved these trails! They were so beautiful in the snow.

This park is beautiful and has fun, challenging hikes to explore. I recommend it to everyone (except I would not take small kids on the trails because there are lots of cliffs)

We really enjoyed our weekend stay at Hocking Hills State Park.
The Campground was very well kept and the staff was very friendly. The camping spaces were reasonably sized for relaxing and enjoying the outdoors.
The campground was near all the local attractions.
I would definitely make a return trip and stay there !!

We drove from northern Minnesota to Ohio to visit the area! A beautiful park with a lodge and dining. We stayed in a cabin and it was perfect! The hikes are beautiful! Some harder than others. Dining was excellent! Would definitely recommend this park!

We spent four nights at Hocking Hills State Park. It was one of the nicest state parks we have visited. Beautiful ranger station and store. The camp host, Steve Gillespie, could not have been friendlier or more helpful. He gave us great advice on what to see, where to eat and where to go. He even suggested a great place to purchase firewood! We will be back!!

My husband and I decided to celebrate our wedding anniversary with a three day trip to nearby Hocking Hills State Park in Logan, Ohio. We are so glad we did. The hiking trails were great. It was a little strenuous, but nothing a couple of sixty-plus people in good shape couldn't handle. We had perfect weather in the mid-seventies, low humidity and plenty of fresh air. After four hours or so of hiking each day, we checked out a nearby winery each day, followed by dinner in a local establishment. It was a good time in the country, exploring nature. The trails were primitive enough that I almost expected to see a dinosaur or two lurking behind the huge rock formations. We are eager to return sometime in the future.

We went here for a mini road trip and was a blast with plenty to check out. The scenes were beautiful and the trails were a little tough but for a person in average shape would be fine. Spent a few hours here and could have spent a few days exploring. The weather was perfect so the crowds were huge. Wear good shoes and bring water.

Lots of great photo ops, hiking, etc... It was very hot the day we were here but you get down in the shade as you hike to the falls and streams and it's not too bad. Well worth the exercise. Not advised for those with limited mobility but if you are OK as long as you pace yourself and rest as needed, no reason everybody who can walk can't enjoy all this place has to offer. Also, it's free - can't beat that!

Go early as parking fills up quickly!

Possibly the most beautiful place in Ohio. The best known park is Old Mans Cave, you can walk from that attraction to Cedar Falls 2.5 miles one way. Take the lower trail going to Cedar Falls and the top trail to return to OMC, or vice versa. Closely control children around cliffs.

We have a 32' travel trailer. The booking website says that the pad is 40'. We had to back our trailer as far back as the pad allowed us to which up the end of the camper off of the pad (in to the brush) by at least 6' and we still could not park the truck on the pad. There are branches hanging above the pad that wanted to get stuck in our tip out when bringing it in. The site is not level at all. Could not use the picnic table near the camper due to the sloped sight. The sites are very cramped. We did like the fact that there was a trail that went right from the campground to Old Mans Cave trails.

Hocking hills state park is beautiful. Many waterfalls, caves, and nice scenery. Be prepared for some hikes though. Most aren't that bad but there are alot of stair and hills.

I've always loved Hocking Hills. It's still a very beautiful place but I doubt I'll be returning anytime soon. There were so many people that they were backed up at a stand still. I followed a path between two rocks to a rock beside the path so I could sit and wait for all of the people to pass. *There was no sign within view stating that we were in a restricted area.* The next thing I know someone far below is yelling at my 16 year old daughter. I'd seen videos of people having altercations there recently, so I told her to stay with me and not to listen to anyone that wasn't wearing a uniform. The next thing we know a very irate woman in uniform popped up, I'm assuming she was a park ranger but the uniform was black so I was confused. She was shaky and very obviously full of adrenaline. I tried my best to calm her and explain that we didn't know she was a ranger or that we were in an area we weren't supposed to be in. The more I tried to calm her the more angry she became so I just stopped talking and let her have her power trip. Fortunately, we were let go with a warning because her walkie aparantly wasn't working but she stayed pretty close to us for the rest of our hike. I don't believe I was doing anything wrong. I'm respectful of nature, I grew up in the woods, I want being unsafe. Just standing away from the crowd, waiting for them to pass. I felt bullied and it ruined my experience.

I would like to have rated The Woodlands cabin with 5 stars. It is a super nice cabin in a quiet, scenic location. Also, it is conveniently located to many of the Hocking Hills hiking areas. The main reason I am downgrading my rating is that I could not get the fireplace to work. I tried to contact the main office number and Fonda’s cell phone number to obtain instructions for lighting the fireplace. I never received a response. After reviewing the guest book in the cabin, I noted 5 entries where previous guests also noted the fireplace issue. I would not have rented this cabin had I known the fireplace was not working! Other minor maintenance problems included burned out lightbulbs in the lamp by the sofa and ceiling fan in the kitchen. The electric can opener would not open a can and one of the handles on the foosball table slipped and fell off because it is missing a screw.

Great place to visit, but try going during the week. Went on Labor Day weekend and it was packed. Lots of good nature sights to see and easy walking for seniorrs like myself.

This is a great place to hike and tour rock climbing and caves. Very friendly camping neighbors. The Lodge is beautiful but its also brand new. We were disappointed in not being able to eat at the lodge while we were there. On Weds evening the restaurant closed it's food services to public because of a conference of some kind.
The three very much needed to be improved areas are the campsites, shower houses, and the dumping station.
The campsites need gravel or at least larger paving areas around the grass area and the fire pits.
The shower houses were disgusting. A bit of paint would certainly improve the looks of them but they were in very dire need of repair and facelifts.
The dumping station location is in a very high traffic area, located next to the pool. It is very hard to turn a larger camper around to get started back to the exit.
The availability to drinking water is substandard as well. After check in, you have to turn your motorhome or camping trailer around toward the exit way out to fill your water tanks. This can be another traffic jam, when campers are leaving and when there are more than two campers waiting to fill. There is one other location to fill your water tank but it is located in the same area as the dumping stations. :(
To be the number one state park in Ohio..... It's time to address the property for great improvements.

Great hiking, especially in the gorge! You can either park close to each attraction or do a larger loop to connect the sights!

The Hocking Hills State Park Lodge was absolutely beautiful! The lodge had to be rebuilt after a fire. I have never been to the hold lodge but this now is absolutely beautiful. The glass windows surrounding the exterior gave the look of luxury! Our room was spacious and clean. The bed comfortable and the bathroom was spacious and clean. There was an outdoor and indoor pool as well as a hot tub by each pool. There were also crafts you could do in the morning in the lobby and the rocking chairs outside the entrance were comfortable and inviting. There was plenty of seating inside by the fireplaces and outside the lodge as well as off the side of the outdoor pool. There are plenty of hiking trails from easy to challenging and the weather was perfect for hiking. If you are visiting the Hocking Hills area, I highly recommend staying at the Hocking Hills State Park Lodge. You will be glad you did!

Hocking Hills is one of many beautiful locations in Ohio. For me, this is only second to John Bryant State Park -- Clifton George.

Lots of trails to explore, and very accessible...would definitely driving back this fall to explore the areas again...highly recommended for hikers who enjoy outdoor and nature so much.

We spent a week camping at this park. We watched the schedule and tried to make the best of everything. We swam, got to do archery and we were there for a movie night, all free. Restrooms were clean most of the time. We want to go again.

Pros:
Location is good for visiting scenic areas. Hiking, waterfalls, woodlands.
Campground has a lovely saltwater pool.

Cons:
Ohio state parks have sites that are “electric”, meaning electric-only, no water. That is fine, if campers are aware.
The lack of water infrastructure also means that some “restrooms” are grim latrines. Ugh.

IMO if the sites were labeled as “electric-only “, it would be very helpful in reducing the surprises.
There is a shower house with restrooms, fortunately.

This place is simply stunning. My wife and I love nature and have seen many places similar to this but they all pale to the wonderment of this State Park. I believe we did the 2.4 mile loop and I must warn you that there are tons of rough hewn stairs but every step was completely worth the trip. This has been our second time here and it won’t be the last. We saw so many waterfalls, rock formations and the like that it was head spinning. Around every bend was something more awe-inspiring.

Let me address the 2.4 miles and the stairs. Every step is sturdy and the park takes every precaution to ensure your safety. I don’t like heights and was never uncomfortable. Also, there were many people well past their 60’s who were enjoying the trails. You can do half mike loops then quit or continue on for a longer stroll. Their were many maps keeping you on course clearly illustrating each loop and marking where you presently are.

I guess I’m saying don’t pass up this Ohio gem. We took our dog, an eleven pound Havanese, on the hike. He did the whole walk and, covered in dirt (it was wet on the trails,) had a ball.

We were visiting our children and a friend told us you need to visit Hocking Hills State Park before you return home. We spent all day there and we really enjoyed it. If you want to really enjoy it get there early and enjoy the wildlife and serenity

My family took a day trip to Hocking Hills, and it was beautiful! We had been years ago, but it was even better than I remembered.

We took a packed lunch, and that makes it very economical...just pay gas, and one has an "almost free" full day of awesome views and hiking.

We visited: Old Man's Cave, Ash Cave, Cedar Falls, Conkle's Hollow, Rock House, and Cantwell Cliffs. We had plenty of time to visit all of these in one day, and then drive the 2.5 hours home. I suggest getting there early!

There were plenty of pavilions and picnic tables, and improvements were being made with a new visitor center at Old Man's Cave.

We all had our favorite trails. I was going to rate our favorites, but they were all unique from each other, so it's difficult to do that.

So east coast Appalachian trail and Northern Virginia skyland is lala land of the east, so I call this lala land of the Midwest or Ohio. Nice park for outdoors enthusiast , option for camping ⛺️, 🥾, fishing, 🎣 canoeing 🛶 and many more

One can book a cabin, RV spot or camping ⛺️
Loved it 🥰

Enjoy and every season has a diffent flavour

We've been wanting to visit the Hocking Hills area for several years now and weren't disappointed! There are seven (7) primary points-of-interest highlighted by the state park's visitor's center. As many people have already posted, most are not connected to each other and will require a few minutes' drive. None are more than 30 minutes away from each other. If you have one day to visit, I would stick with starting at the visitor's center and knock off Old Man's Cave, Cedar Falls and Whispering Falls if you're up for the hikes. That way you can maximize your experience within the shortest distances possible. If you have more than a day to spare, then it pays to determine where you wish to hike and see first, giving yourself ample time to rest between hikes. The longest hike is the Old Man's Cave-Cedar Falls-Ash Cave loop, which is 6.3 miles. All others, in any combination, are shorter.

PRO TIP 1: The farther away you are from the visitor's center, the less people. Also, visit the most popular destinations (Rock House, Old Man's Cave) early in the morning, or later in the evenings, when most of the crowds have gone. You will reward yourself with the most stunning photos possible.

PRO TIP 2: There is little to no cell phone service here; at the park, in cabins, pretty much everywhere. While there are park maps available, it would really pay off if you downloaded maps for where you wanted to go on your GPS or cell device, because if you have no cell service and you can't determine where to go next, you'll just have to drive 20-30 minute to the nearest town to get cell reception. Most major buildings (Hocking Hills State Park visitor's center, restaurants and gas stations) have WiFi available, making it easier to get your bearings.

Gorgeous hiking trails that are easily accessible to even a novice hiker. There are several trials that can be done in an afternoon or others that would be an all day adventure. And the scenery is amazing. Also loved the lack of bugs. We only had one day to spend here and I felt we were able to see everything we wanted to see.Only downside is that it's a long way from any type of commerce and there are only facilities at Old Man's Cave. So if you forgot water, or wanted to get lunch, it's a half hour drive to get anywhere.

Easy hikes to breath taking spots,close to haunted moonville tunnel,just avoid holidays it gets really packed

This place is gorgeous, easily one of the best state parks I’ve visited. My favorite hike was right near the Visitor center and started from Upper Falls (incredibly picturesque), meandered through a beautiful gorge and then went through Old Man’s Cave, ending at the Visitor center. Super easy, and only 0.75 miles. But in general, this is a good park for hikers that are looking for easy hikes with great scenery. In particular, two of the prettiest hikes here are partly wheelchair accessible: Ash Cave trail and Conkles Hollow Gorge trail.

The Visitor center had an info desk with a person (park ranger?) to answer questions, exhibits, water, a gift store, restrooms, and large wall maps for the more popular trails. Very well done, and on par with many of the national parks I’ve visited.

We loved our trip to Hocking Hills. The scenery is out of this world. We hiked Whispering Cave (lots of steps!!!), Conkle's Hollow and Ash Cave (both accessible paths, but they both also continue on non-accessible areas), and Old Man's Cave. We wish we can continued from Old Man's Cave onto the lower trail, but neither the map nor the trail signs clearly indicated how far it was and we didn't want to get "stuck" out on the trails for hours. Very glad we finally made it to this area after wanting to visit for several years.

My lady friend and I (we are both in our late 70s) and my daughter and her girl friend (they are in their early 40s) went there over Labor Day weekend. It was crowded, and we had already done some research on the areas to visit. We are not avid hikers, so we decided to just do the easy trails. We visited Cedar Falls, which was a little disappointed because of a major lack of rainfall, and Ash Cave, which was phenomenal. It was more like an amphitheater rather than a cave.

We visited just after Labor Day week-end. The crowds were gone and every place was beautiful. Very little water in the falls but mid 70's weather each day made for great hiking. We visited almost all the main areas and were able to find a number off lesser known special places with no one around.

I went with my husband and family friends. Beautiful place and scenic. We will go back again this year.

We joined the hordes who thought it a great idea to end summer with a hike in the park. Labor Day weekend probably not the best time to go. But what an incredible place! We did the Old Man’s Cave to Whispering Cave hike after 3” of rain overnight. Muddy, slippery trails that took us over fallen logs, up steps made of tree roots and/or big rocks and led to caves and waterfalls. We drove down the road and then hiked Cantwell Cliffs with very few other people. We chose to go down the narrow stairs and found more rugged trails and realized we’d have to climb back up to the top. I stopped counting after 74 steps and we had a ways to go yet. Wear your hiking boots, carry your hiking stick, go on a weekday, pack a picnic. (Visitor Center does not have a snack bar, but it does have nice restrooms.)

Outstanding trails that lead to waterfalls and beautiful views. Great family fun. Trails range from easy to difficult, so there is something for everyone. The only down side is where are the trash cans? Pic nic areas with nowhere to put your trash. Make sure and carry a bag with you. Some of the restrooms were less than desirable but the beauty made up for it. Amazing!

Best ever place to go, dogs love it too! Lots of water, some trails hard, some,easy if that's what you want. Stay at fiddlestix village, it's great.

What a wonderful place. Waterfalls and many what seemed untouched nature. One way trails were an annoyance however, many people didn't pay attention to the signs. Had a tornado while down there. That added to the excitement.

Lots of different trails. We hiked over several different days-one day for 4 hours. Very scenic and beautiful. Some trails were quite rugged and I'm not sure I would have taken a small child along. Some trails were right on the edge of a cliff. It was fun and adventurous!

I was expecting the park to be nice but had no idea the trail would be so amazing. It is so incredible it almost looks like a movie set. I did a six mile loop hike and will be going back with my wife this fall.

Wonderful first visit to Hocking Hills State Park.
Well maintained hiking trails through beautiful woods with an almost rain forest like appearance with the mossy rocks and trees.
Ferns abound. Something for everyone young and old to enjoy.

What a lovely area with all the trails around Old Man's Cave. There are lots of ways to go and the trails are up and down with lots of steps and bridges and fun gorges to see. The vegetation and huge boulders in the gorges and caves is really neat and it's easy to get a couple miles of hiking around the park in a little bit of time. The network of trails makes it easy to spend an entire day if you want to go all over. The Cedar Falls trail is also pretty cool. The falls are not amazing in any of the gorges, as there's just not that much water falling, but it's all lovely and the trails are well marked and it's just such interesting geology.

Great time spent with my girls, we walked the whole loop took half the day but was well worth it. Saw some awesome scenery, neat caves, perfect day for some good exercise and family time.

Looked like a great place to search for captain caveman, so we went. Didn't have any luck, but it was a beautiful place.

My husband and I had a great time enjoying the beauty of Hocking Hills State Park. To see the waterfalls at their best you need to go after a rain and if your not into lots of stairs you may want to skip Old Man's Cave. Other than all of the steps going to and from Old Man's Cave the hikes we did were quite easy. The paths are well marked and well maintained. If your in the area this is a must do, even if you're not its worth the drive. And don't forget to go to the Rocky Boot Outlet that is very near by for get prices of boots and clothing.

This is an idyllic retreat for hiking and exploring. There are multiple caves and waterfalls in the park. There are many trails ranging from easy to moderate level. We went in the fall and the weather was wonderful. Be sure and go early to avoid crowds which begin forming around 11 AM. There is an alternative park entrance with limited parking at the Cedar Falls trailhead. The highlights of the park for us were the gorges, the sandstone caves, and Rose Lake.

As Michigan residents, we like to poke fun at Ohio. But as my daughter posted on snapchat with a picture of Rock House "This is Ohio and its cool!"

We were stunned that such beauty and incredible rock formations were only a few short hours away. We never knew about Hocking Hills until a friend told us about it a year ago. Each corner we turned we were met with another breath-taking sight. Thanks to Ohio State Parks for maintaining this treasure for everyone. Our family of 6 paid for a rental cabin and food, and were stunned and awed for free by these creations. A cheap vacation! We did splurge for a rapelling experience for the kids and it was worth every penny! Vacations with 6 can get expensive quickly.

We will be back to see more, as 3 days was not long enough to see and do it all.

Hocking Hills State Park has something for everyone who loves nature. From leisurely drives down the winding roads to breathtaking views along the many miles of trail ways. I would say it is in my top 10 favorites of all the places I've visited in the US! The incredible variety of plant life and rock formations give it an "Other Worldly" appearance. Be prepared to climb many steps on most trails, but it's worth every one to experience the beauty. It's plenty doable if you take your time.

Site 171 was great but outhouse needs work - like water! (Fountain - why not make a sink?) Pool closed early without notice - very disappointing. Roads VERY NARROW for campers, trucks.
Hiking in the park was great!

The park is free, which is awesome. There are a lot of different areas to explore in this park (not all within the same spot) - we only visited Old Man's Cave (which has the main visitor's center) and the Rock House. I'd love to come back and see some of the places we missed.

In both places we saw beautiful waterfalls, gorges, bridges and cliffs. The hiking DOES get strenuous at times, and the stairs are not always even, but the views are worth it.

Went to Hocking Hills at the end of April 2018 for a quick reboot. Very peaceful and re-energizing to the soul. Hiking was beautiful and info / guides were very friendly and helpful.

Located in lower Ohio, about hour south of Columbus. The area is very large and part of Ohio State Park system. There are about 6 main areas with a key attraction at each; Old Man’s Cave, Ash Cave, Cedar Falls, Rock House, Conkle’s Hollow, and Cantwell Cliffs. One could drive and park at each area, walk a short distance, see the main feature, then drive on to the next attraction. Or for a more challenging hiking experience, hike from one attraction to the next, our family of four did a little of both. Old Man’s Cave is the main attraction at Hocking Hills and is the most crowded, especially on a Saturday. There is a nice visitor’s center that also has a concession stand and is a short walk from the State Campground. Cedar falls is about a 3.5 mile hike from Old Man Cave area with two trails so you can make a loop. The upper trail high on the banks is relatively flat and takes you over the Rose Lake dam. The other trail is down at the base of the cliffs, parallels the river and is a little more challenging. We spent Saturday and Sunday exploring and hiking and saw five of the six areas, did not make it to Cantwell Cliffs which is at the far North of the Hocking Hills area. Gives us a reason to go back and do some more hiking and exploring. We stayed at the State Camp Ground with our 32 foot motor home. The site had electrical, level concrete pad, picnic table and a fire ring. Nearby there was water and bath house. The campground has a very nice pool with waterslides and life guards on duty. There is also an outdoor movie theater at the State Campground. The campground store/check-in is nice and do have fire wood available for sale. We visited on June 16-19, 2017 and this was our first visit to the area definitely worth it. Don’t forget your camera!

We were blown away by our visit to Hocking Hills State Park. The scenery is unbelievable wherever you go. There are options for lots of different activities, depending on what you enjoy.

One of our favorite features of the park was that for every sight there are short and long hiking options. The short hikes make it easy to see all of the waterfalls, even if you bring your whole family with you. There is a lot to see in a small amount of space, so you don't spend as much time driving as you would imagine.

You should plan to see all the waterfalls when you visit, as they are all amazing. If you can't make it to all of them, however, I would recommend skipping Old Man's Cave. There is a lot of hype surrounding it, but the hike is long and the scenery just isn't as stunning as other areas of the park.

We went on the mountain biking trails while we were there, and they seem to go from beginner level to highly advanced, without a lot in-between. Also, there are a lot of low areas on the trails so if it rained recently I would skip the mountain biking as the mud is too deep to navigate.

Hocking Hills has several different locations to explore. We have been to all except one so far. This time we visiting the Cantwell Cliffs and the Rock House. These trails are not for the faint of heart. There are many hiking trails with cliffs, wonder falls, and caves to visit. You will need to drive to each separate site as they aren't close together. The waterfalls are beautiful. The Rock House is a cove carved by weather, water and time. Give yourself plenty of time for each site.

My family hiked to Old Man's Cave, Cedar Falls, and Rock House with our 2 and 4 year old. We hiked quite a bit and the kids did great on these trails..make sure to hold hands because some edges are risky. But the sites were beautiful and not to be missed!

It was well worth the 3 hour drive to get to the park. At the upperfalls to the lower falls it's a nice easy walk down but the way up is a little bit harder. The walk back to the parking lot had 180 physical steps. On a hot and humid day that makes for a long hike.

Wonderful Park, very big, I recommend everyone to visit. It is beautiful to remind you of nature, and need. more than a day to see it all

I've been seeing quite a few of my friends hiking or staying overnight here.
So I decided to come myself.

It did nothing short of amaze us.

We did half the trails, some easy, some moderate, and they were all fun.

Now I will say, some of the steps can be spaced apart sometimes a big amount, so you might be taking large steps. If you have arthritis like my husband and I or asthma like he also has, it may be hard. But we still had loads of fun.

They have some difficult trails too.

The only real paved parts are the roads between the trailheads, and the parking lots.

There is a map you can get from I think the Lodge, that shows all trailheads, parking, restrooms, mileage of each trail, difficulty of each trail and more.

We saw Ash Cave, Devil's Bathtub, Old Man's Cave, Cedar Falls, Gorge Overlook, A-Frame Bridge, Upper and Lower Falls.
They are fairly short trails, but we still took pretty much all day out there.

There are bathrooms, at Cedar Falls and Ash Cave. Ash Cave is more porta potti style. Cedar Falls has regular plumbing for the toilets.

There are tons of beautiful serene waterfalls, and creeks and streams.

They have signage for all trailheads, and other attractions.

Dogs are welcome, just pick up after them. Take old newspaper bags or grocery bags. They do have some trash cans throughout I think.

We didn't notice ticks on our clothes, but you still want to be proactive.
According to the Hocking County website, use a repellent that contains at least 20% of DEET, or a spray on your clothes, gear and boots, that has 0.05% permethrin, and let it dry so you don't inadvertently poison pet cats once you get home.

Bring extra clothes and a sealed bag to possibly change into. And then wash them when you get home.

Bring snacks like granola bars, nuts, organic chips or crackers, maybe dried fruit, and drinks like water and/or Gatorade.
You'll want to eat healthy things that fill you up without weighing you down, to keep your energy going for all the walking and climbing.

There is a very nice lodge with covered bathrooms, some covered and uncovered seating areas, and gift shop.

I didn't get a chance to see the inside of the lodge, but the restroom was really clean and nice.

Overall, I highly recommend hiking here.

A great state park. Has a swimming pool! Sights are okay size. Very slooped. Stay away from those by pool as they are close to waste water area and smells like sewer.
The park is huge and good walking trails.Was quiet at night and in morning.

Easy to find, near highway & accommodation's. Plenty of parking, nice rest rooms and very helpful park ranger, map, walking options and info board of fauna and wild life in the area. If healthy, walking into the gorge well worth the steps as views spectacular. Many photo ops! Free!

We spent about a day and a half hiking trails. Very good trails. Lots of good scenery.
Not a lot of water moving in July. A spring trip would likely be better for seeing more waterfalls. Could easily spend another day or two here if you have the time.

This was my second time visiting Hocking Hills State Park in Logan, Ohio. The first time was in October 2016.
This park is great for hiking, exploring, and just getting away for the weekend. My family and I traveled up from Cincinnati, so it was a little over a 2 hour drive. The drive itself is boring, with nothing to see other than farmland upon farmland, and a brief trip through Chillicothe, Ohio (the state's first and third capital city [second was Zanesville] before finally moving up to Columbus in 1816).
Once you get to the park area, there are several areas you can hike or drive. Old Man's Cave and Visitor Center is a good starting point. GET THERE EARLY, or else you will not find parking in the parking lot itself. It was around the July 4th holiday when we visiting this time, on the Sunday before, and it got very crowded when we were about to return home. We left Cincinnati around 7:30AM and arrived to the park a little after 9:30AM, and it was still pretty cool with no large crowds, and a virtually empty parking lot. It was very peaceful!
The Old Man's Cave, Rose Lake, Upper Falls, Lower Falls and Cedar Falls are cool areas to visit in the park. We weren't able to got to Ash Cave, but from the pictures online, it is very similar to all the other areas. Rose Lake is situated in the center of the park, and it's not easy to hike there from Old Man's Cave. We in fact drove into the campground, bought a $3 or $5 pass (can't remember the dollar amount), and parked at a visitor's lot between a camp swimming pool and a restroom building, and walked down to Rose Lake from there. That was a much, much, much shorter and easier walk.
Overall, great park to visit for a day trip from Cincinnati, Dayton, or Columbus.

What a beautiful place! A must-see. Highly recommend Rock House and Ash Cave! Trails are well marked, although wet & muddy in spots from Ida rains. Put it on your list!

Such a beautiful place to spend the day. Wish there was more parking for the trails, but it wasn't too bad.

My wife and I (50's) rented a cabin at Getaway Cabins (#9) which was "off the beaten path!" American Hollow, Cabin #9. American Hollow is a two-person, pet-friendly log cabin perfect for nature enthusiasts. This cabin includes a king size bed, standard kitchen, gas grill, hot tub, DirecTV with DVD and VCR, a community phone with toll free long distance. American Hollow is also very secluded and about 1/2 mile from the paved road. We highly recommend Getaway Cabins, but some locations require four-wheel-drive. We spent two days exploring at Hocking Hills State Park. The "attractions" were nature herself and were free, although some sweat equity was required! We walked the trails to Ash Cave and Cedar Falls. We plan a return trip in 2021 to visit more of the sights and scenery. However, there is NO INTERNET access anywhere in the park, so keep that in mind!

We came to visit Hocking Hills from Maryland. We drove overnight and stayed at a cabin not affiliated with Hocking Hills - that was a mistake and we regret that. However, the park made up for it. Great hiking and sites. It was really busy but still just what we needed. We have two American Akitas (170 & 120 lbs) one Zuchon (15 lbs) and one Cockapoo (17 lbs). The fur babies thoroughly enjoyed the activities and getting in the water. Our largest Akita got injured on the trails - from excitement and overdoing it. We parked at cedar falls but made it the 3 miles to the state park information center before he was injured. I was able to ask staff for help. They radioed a ranger who promptly took me to my truck so I could return to pack everyone in. We are back home now and he’s just fine thanks to the quick actions by staff. I so appreciate it! I definitely recommend this place as a good place to bring your fur babies. Bring plenty of water and make sure they don’t over exert themselves.

Pictures: one of the fur babies, one of cedar falls, one of rose lake

Love every part of what I was able to see. The falls, the climbing. You'll definitely get a workout out of it. There's parts of it we didn't get to see because we have young children with us and didn't want to take risk of falling. Other than that, great place for being out in nature.

Had so much fun, visited ash cave, old mans cave, conkles hallow, cedar falls, ash cave fire tower. All was great trails in good condition, parking was convenient, conkles hallow and ash cave were handicap accessible.

What an amazing park; nature at its best!
We drove to Old Man's Cave parking lot, got a map at the visitor center and headed down. There are stairs behind the visitor center and to the left, that take you down, or you can take the upper trail, which is what we did. We saw the Upper Falls, and continued to the Cave. Just beautiful. Check the map to make sure you don't miss the Devil's Bathtub, a beautiful sight to see. After the cave we hiked a bit further, but not quite reaching Cedar Falls, as it was late in the afternoon and we needed to get back.
The next morning, we came back to Old Man's Cave to see the Devil's Bathtub and experience the trail in the morning light.
We then drove to Cedar Falls. Hiked down to the falls and enjoyed the breathtaking views.
Came back to the parking lot and followed the trail (3 miles one way) to Ash Cave. Beautiful trail, especially in the Fall. Not strenuous at all (no incline). At the end of the trail we were rewarded with the equally breathtaking Ash Cave.
We then drove to the Rock House. Short and easy hike to get to the cave. Stunning sight! The rock formations and the beautiful Fall colors made this a photographer's paradise!
Then, dinner at the Old Dutch Restaurant.
Amazing getaway trip! Would highly recommend!
And we are definitely coming back to experience the rest of the places in this wonderful park that we did not have time to explore on the first visit.

The geography of this area is a must see, and it is evident by the crowds. Walk in the valley of the canyon from Lower Falls to Cedar Falls and the crowds and the sounds of screaming kids will quickly disappear leaving you alone with the beauty of the canyon passing folks and dogs only occasionally. We hiked the eight mile loop which included Whispering Cave. Don’t miss Ash Cave either. You can hike an additional 2.5 miles (5 round trip) to it from Cedar Falls or take the car for the short less than one mile loop.

I was in the Chillicothe area for a two week business trip and happened across Hocking Hills State Park. It is a remarkable place. Miles of hiking trails, caves, and waterfalls, and forests to explore. Cedar Falls is just great. Even the drive out from Chillicothe is beautiful with rolling hills, farmland, and old farm buildings. The hiking trails can be challenging. I was in the area too late for the fall colors but I'm guessing it is spectacular and will heading back next fall to see the colors. I highly recommend visiting.

I’ve been camping here since I was a kid and it’s definitely my favorite place to go in Ohio! Tons of hiking and climbing options around the area. The campground is very well maintained and has easy access to all the popular spots. It’s only an hour away from Columbus and about 45 mins to Athens. It’s also pretty close to Lake Hope and Logan state parks which are great to visit too!

The Hocking Manor was a nice facility, and more than met the needs of our friends’ gathering. As seniors, we were appreciative of the handicap accessibility ramps, walk in showers, and other accommodations that allowed all of us including our walker-using member to enjoy activities both inside and outside.

The many kitchen dishes and appliances allowed us to prepare a variety of dishes without need. Having access to card tables and chairs allowed us to enlarge the dining table to seat all fourteen of us together. Our thoughts were that the Manor was layed out and stocked with supplies by someone who approached this task with “what would I need/want” in mind, including boxes of tissues, extra paper towels, shower gels, and shampoos.

One of our favorite gathering areas was on the patio with great durable furniture during the days, and around the fire ring in the evenings. Absolutely beautiful! Many enjoyed the walking trails and the opportunity to visit the friendly animals nearby.

The facility was clean upon arrival on the first (main) and second floor bedrooms and shared areas. Initial minor needs (e.g.: firewood, propane tank, coffee urn) were quickly addressed and did not interfere with our enjoyment.

Our group thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to gather here and would return without reservations!

We have hiked in many local and national state parks. This was the worst marked one we have ever been to visit. The negatives commenced with the Visitors Center. Never gave us a color coded map indicating what the available trails and associated info. We received a very broad brush, black and white map. We found out about it from a hiker at the end of our three hour+ journey. The trail maps and mileage posts were infrequent/ incomplete at best. We thought maybe it was us. WE were constantly stopped for directions so...

We went for 2 days over 4th of July. The trails in the park are nice, a little crowded, but it was a holiday weekend so this is to be expected. Trails are well marked and easy to walk.
We stayed at the campground. We stayed on the loop with no electric. The trails could all be accessed from that loop so the convience of hiking was great. The sites are so- so. Our site was # 89 and it was next to the water station so water would flow into our site. The firepit grate was also broken. But it was a shady spot. The campground bathrooms were dirty. The bathhouse near the pool was very dirty and had no hot water. Another bathhouse had water clogging up in the shower drains. The pool was a good size and has 2 slides for kids. The pool lifeguards were attentive and kept everyone safe. Employees in the camp store/ greeting station were friendly.

I absolutely adore Starved Rock State Park in Illinois but they could learn a thing or two from this park. It is super clean, the markings are much clearer, and the steps they have in better condition. Leaving that aside, just visiting Old Man's Cave, you see more in a mile than you do in many miles at Starved Rock. I love both parks but this one is visual beauty on steroids. I visited it many years ago, almost forty or so, and I only wish I had remembered that every few hundred feet at Old Man's Cave, that you see some new waterfall or something of beauty. Wow, I have to go back!

Beautiful park. Get a park map at the visitor’s center at Old Man’s Cave and work your way around the map in a circle. You will have to drive to each park but it’s worth it.

The park is absolutely beautiful. It is easy to get to and there is no cost to park or enter. There are a lot of steps but your family can choose how far to go in.

My wife and I recently spent a getaway at Hocking Hills. Although we are Ohio natives, we had never visited this park before, and I must say we were awed by its majestic beauty. Yes, there is a lot of challenging hill and step climbing (which will help you sleep very well afterward) but the splendors of the park make it well worth the effort. Pictures don't do justice to the humbling expanses of Old Man's Cave and Ash Cave, and the many waterfalls offer tranquil respites. Hocking Hills State Park is arguably the gem of Ohio!

Never disappoints! Went to rock house this time! Be ready for that hike! It is not a long one but a lot of cliffs and un level stairs. Such a beautiful place.

Beautiful area. There are about 5 or 6 state parks in probably less than a 15-20 mile radius with many hiking trails and waterfalls. Many of the parks are connected by the hiking trails. There are a variety of trails for all ages and ability. It’s a very popular area but if you like the outdoors, you’ll love it! Will definitely visit again!

We chose 4 different hiking trails ~. 3 were moderate and 1 was easy. We first stopped at the Welcome Center to get info and maps on the different hiking trails. As I have a leg injury, we didn’t want anything too difficult. Keep in mind that even the moderate hikes had a lot of steps, but I was able to complete them by taking our time and enjoying the scenery. We chose : Old Man’s Cave, Cedar Falls, Ash Cave and Conklin Hollow. We did these in one day. If you enjoy the outdoors, this is definitely a great place to go. There are other activities nearby to add to your hiking.

We stayed in a cabin and our daughter's family stayed at the campgrounds. The cabin we were in #6 was nice. The second bedroom had a double bed, a bunked single and a separate single bed, for a total of room for 4. Nice screened in porch overlooking the wooded area. The fire pits were all in front of the cabins, near the parking. Our cabin had a big pile of limb debris that made it look tacky right outside our door. Needs to be cleaned up. Gas Fireplace. The campgrounds had good campsites and not so good ones. We were with a group using 4 sites so they could fit tents where they would do best. Some sites had very little space for a tent and not level. others had more grassy space. I think the sites in the back by the bigger playground may be a better choice than where we were. Bathrooms ran out of toilet paper early on Saturday so have some extra with you. Beautiful hiking trails. It's a steep ride up the road to both the cabins and the tents. Old Man Cave trail was beautiful but packed with people on Saturday morning. Get there early for parking, or late afternoon seemed to clear out a little. Trails seemed far apart and you had to drive to them.

Absolutely stunning, such a gorgeous place to visit. After living in alaska, I thought it would take a lot to impress me when it comes to natural beauty, but this was completely different. It was such an easy hike to get the the cave, and so beautiful. Not to mention all the water falls, tunnels, and the devils bathtub is so cool looking. The visitor center is really nice as well, and the rangers are so helpful. We took our 11,10, and 8 year olds, and they loved it. Short drive from Columbus, it’s an absolute must.

I would recommend this to anyone that loves the outdoors, heights and adventure! It was so much fun! Would like to give a special thanks to our great guides Steph and Emily, they were fantastic!! Highly recommend the X tour.

Lovely area. Old mans cave, devils bathtub and the disc golf course are all great to visit.

I definitely recommend the john glen astronomy park. Its open 24 hrs and has the best stargazing views.

Amazing site! So much to view. It was just a quick getaway for my wife and I. We visited Rock House and Old Man's Cave. Both short wonderful b hikes with amazing history.

We spent 3 days hiking in the Hocking Hills area while camping at the Old Man's Cave area of Hocking Hills State Park. We had a campsite with some shade and plenty of space. We hope to return to this location again in the near future.

We had a great time exploring all the hiking close to the State Park. Enjoyed camping at the Park which made it very easy to get to some great hiking.

Hocking Hills State Park is not one, contiguous area as you might expect a State Park to be. Rather, it is 6 areas that are distinct in their own right. Many are connected by hiking trails, but each has its own entrance and parking area. I encourage you to read separate reviews for Old Man's Cave, Ash Cave, Cedar Falls, Whispering Falls and Hemlock Bridge, Cantwell Cliffs and Rock House. In addition to the official Park boundaries, there are numerous State Nature Preserves in the area, beautiful and worthy in their own right.

I have visited this park twice now and love it every time. It's a beautiful park and nice for family's, couples, and solo travelers. The scenery its self is fantastic with the caves, waterfalls, etc. Just a heads up there are sometimes steep climbs and stairs so if you cant walk very well or climb steps this is not the place for you. Well worth a visit and bring your camera. I love it!

Comprised of seven separately named sections attractions, this park appeals to visitors of all ages. Cantwell Cliffs is one of the more challenging sites due to a large number of vertical steps. It would be challenging for someone with arthritis but it is home to multiple waterfalls.. Conkle's Hollow is the easiest part of the park. It is a perfectly flat trail that dead ends and returns via the same path to the starting place. Rock House offers the only true cave in the park. Cedar Falls is one of the more popular portions of the park. This is due partially to the 50' waterfall which most beautiful during the rainy season. Old Man's Cave has typically been viewed as the most visited portions of the park. There is a trail of approximately 6 miles which connects this cave to Cedar Falls and Ash Cave.. Ash Cave is one of my favorite parts of the park system. The trail to it follows a narrow gorge with very large trees and tons of wildflowers. The cave itself is highlighted by a large ledge. Whispering Cave is found by following the newest trail in the entire park. This is a wonderful park which is enjoyable anytime of year.

We spent a day hiking around Old Man's Cave and Cedar falls. It was exhausting but beautiful. Lots of great places to take pictures. Dog friendly. Bring shoes you don't mind getting muddy if you hike between the cave and the falls on the lower trail. The upper rim trail is much easier to navigate.

The next day we went to the welcome center and learned of a newer trail to Whispering Cave that wasn't on the maps yet. It's right near the dining lodge that currently is a burnt out mess and accessed through that parking lot. It's a bit of a hike out there, but the cave itself was pretty neat with the acoustics. We found several spots on the far side where the waterfall sound seemed to be coming from other directions.

It was nice here because there were very few people since it wasn't on most maps yet.
The hike isn't too long, but there are lots of steep up and down steps on this trail and no benches.

Swimming and Wading are prohibited in Hocking Hills State Park. Videos and photos like these are causing visitors to think these acts are okay and causing irreparable damage to the park and its ecosystem despite the many signs posted that it is prohibited. Please be mindful.

Hocking Hills has some amazing hiking trails and natural wonders. Old Man's Cave, Ash Cave, Table rock, and Conkle's Hollow to name a few. Late October you will find the area lit up in brilliant reds and oranges during the leave change of the fall. You can hike for the day or camp and make a weekend out of it. There is something for all ages.

We elected to start at Old Man's Cave by parking at the visitor's center off of SR374. We packed water, a lunch and wore our hiking shoes. We walked the Upper Falls Loop Trail around the upper falls then continued on the Grandma' Gatewood Trail, a five mile section of the 'Buckeye Trail'. This area is easily walked with some cut in steps. Watch for signs that direct you where you want to go. We walked on to Old Man's Cave and Sphinx head then the lower falls following Grandma' Gatewood trail to Whispering Cave and Cedar Falls. I was glad to have the support of my hiking boots for the 2.1 miles to Cedar Falls. We had lunch at Cedar Falls then went up a very tall staircase to the Gorge Overlook Trail that led back to the parking lot. Watch for the signs. The trail goes end to end not in a loop. You may end up doubling back if you miss a trailhead. If you do not want a five mile hike or more, you can drive to Cedar Falls and Ash Cave. Either way, the scenery is beautiful.

This was the best experience touring during Peak leaf season this time on October 18 2022, The most interesting place is the inn at Cedar Falls located on SR 374 near Ash Cave. This feature dining and lodging simi9lar to many places located in the Hocking Hills Park region, This is among the most beautiful natural places created by longtime ago Glaciers in this region. It is well worth it for hiking, sightseeing particularly in October of each year plus many gift shops and campgrounds both Ohio state and KOA. The winter hike is six miles long and is held this year on Saturday January 21 2023 at 7:30 AM start time.

I went in May and it wasn't too crowded. I stayed in the campground for two days and it was enough time to see everything, but I wish I could have stayed longer. This is a good trip for people who want to get away from everything and get in touch with nature.

We're from Michigan and I had never heard of Hocking Hills until just recently. We tried to plan our visit around the fall color change but we were probably a week too early. No matter though this place is absolutely incredible! There are several separate parks that are all a few minutes drive from each other. The roads are well signed but we did manage to get lost once because we took a wrong turn. We plan on visiting again in the spring!

3 males - 70, 30 and 5
Chose 3 hikes on 1st day -Friday - Cedar falls, Old Man's cave and Conkle's Hollow - lower section. None were really crowded
2 Hikes on Saturday - Rock house (not crowded) Ash cave (crowded. Drove past Old Mans Cave and sign said lots were full and cars waiting for people to leave.
All hikes were doable for the 5year old and 70 year old (with 2 cracked ribs from a fall the week before in WV). Go at you own pace and let others pass if needed.

Stopped both days at Grandma Fayes for already prepared sub sandwiches - they were fresh and very good and price was right - just 4.99

Such a Beautiful area. I felt safe taking my dog on the hike through Old Man's Cave the Devils Bathtub and Upper Falls. There were many very nice Pet Friendly accomodations and restuarants. Will cant wait to visit again.

Hocking hills was exactly as I expected. Specially during spring time all the lush green foliage feels so refreshing. Also, during this time all the waterfalls would be in their peak flow.
Later April or early May would be good time to find trillium flowers and blossoms.

So much hiking trails all over the park, crowd favorite being old man's cave, understandably, has two beautiful water falls, and huge rock formations and trail crisscrossing through the gorge.
Cedar falls is another one of my favorite, its nice little hike to the water falls.
Ash cave is another huge rock formations, with small water falls in middle of it. Its beautiful flat trail makes it very relaxing walk amid the woods.
Pack your lunch and enjoy in the nature with sounds of birds in distant, dripping water on the rock floor it all feels refreshing.
All the attractions are within 1-2 miles from nearest parking lot. If you want to enjoy hiking you can still traverse between the attractions on foot within a day, if you are into it.
Summer time would be best if you wanna take a dip into waterfalls ponds.

The park has a variety of separate. Our group went to Old Man Cave and Ash Cave. Old Man Cave is a bit of a hike down a moderately rough trail, but it is well worth the walk. Ash Cave is much easier to get to. It is huge, and at times, groups used to meet there.

This is a wonderful state park in Ohio. Wonderful caves and waterfalls with not to strenuous hikes to get to the beauty. Plenty of picture opportunities. Well maintained and beautiful information center. Parking can be a bit tricky as it can get busy. Multiple areas to explore with different lengths of hikes available. Was the highlight of our trip! Worth every minute ... plus it's free admission!

Beautiful area. Be careful hiking as some of the trails are a bit more difficult than indicated. Do t miss the available hikes!

The trails and scenery are some of the best in the State of Ohio. Old Man's cave was really busy. Would recommend getting there early. Hikes other sites like Conkle's Hollow and Cedar Falls very nice natural scenery. Stay at State Park Campgrounds never again. Stayed over Labor Day men's restroom had no toilet paper on Monday. Hadn't been cleaned in days and reeked. Pool drained for the season. Noticed camper host gone for the season.

Walking the trails & seeing the caves & waterfalls is beautiful. However, there was trash on the ground & in the pools of water. There even was a dirty diaper in the water & dog feces on the trails. I was disappointed to see some people didn't care enough about this beautiful place to carry their trash out. I didn't see any trash bins throughout the parks, not even in the picnic areas. One reason people didn't want to carry their trash out of the park. Hopefully things will be cleaned up & trash bins in place before I return again. People...please respect this park, don't throw trash on the ground. Thank you. Be safe.

This place almost feels like it doesn’t belong in Ohio...

...And that’s not meant to be a knock on Ohio!

The forest and hills are emerald green and the way the sun shines through the trees into the forest ravines and canyons below borders on feeling enchanted.

There are plenty of beautiful, peaceful hikes of varying lengths and difficulties. Some very short and easy ones. Some longer, mildly strenuous ones. Plenty somewhere in between. Almost all go by little caves and waterfalls that add to the “enchanted” atmosphere.

Many of the hiking trails are one way, which can make it easy to get a little lost. Make sure you consult a map so you know where a trail leads before you set out. Some trails lead to other parts of the park that may be far away from where you parked. If you took a one way trail, you may have no way to get back to your car. I don’t think you’d face much consequence (aside from a “please don’t do that) if you’re caught hiking the “wrong way,” but many of the trails are narrow enough that you’d at least aggravate all the oncoming traffic.

Anyway, a couple spots worth visiting are Old Man’s Cave and Cedar Falls. These hikes aren’t too difficult and the views are rewarding.

I love taking my family to hocking hills. The falls are always something they love to visit. And always play in the water. The cabins are beautiful for a overnight stay as well