Overview
The Hocking Hills are in Southeast Ohio, in the United States of America.
1 places to stay
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Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 85°F; winter lows dip to about 22°F. Cold months (Jan) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jul and Jun. (climate data from nearby Columbus)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- LCK Rickenbacker International Airport, Columbus — 31 mi away. Directions
- CMH John Glenn Columbus International Airport, Columbus — 41 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
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Regions
- Hocking County
Cities
- Logan
- Laurelville
- Nelsonville
- McArthur
- New Plymouth
- Lancaster
- Athens
- Haydenville
- Murray City
- South Bloomingdale
- Rockbridge
Other destinations
- Hocking Hills State Park is the crown jewel of the Ohio State Park system and the Hocking Hills region. The deep gorges, waterfalls, and massive recess caves offer dozens of miles the best hiking in the entire state.
Sleep
Hiking
Tons of hiking trails to explore in Hocking Hills State Park and Hocking State Forest.
Horseback Riding
Lots of horseback riding near Hocking Hills State Park.
Ziplining
There are a few places offering ziplining.
Canoeing
There are several canoe liveries along the Hocking River.
Stay safe
This is a very rural part of Ohio with many primitive areas. As long as you stay on the paved, narrow, winding roads, you should have few problems. If you wander off onto the logging or coal mine roads, be prepared for potholes, bad roads, mud and very little, if any traffic to ask for assistance. Much of this area is not served by cell phone towers and you will have little to no communications. The area is popular with hunters and all terrain vehicle users. Rumor has it that the area is also popular with marijuana growers. During hunting season, wear brightly-colored clothing if you go into the woods.
Nearby
Hocking Hills State Park
Park · 19 listings · 3 mi away
Lancaster
City / town · 14 listings · 17 mi away
Nelsonville
City / town · 14 listings · 18 mi away
Circleville
City / town · 22 listings · 22 mi away
Chillicothe
City / town · 43 listings · 24 mi away
Athens
City / town · 59 listings · 27 mi away
Jackson
City / town · 23 listings · 29 mi away
Canal Winchester
City / town · 8 listings · 29 mi away
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