Hocking Hills Cantwell Cliffs Shelter
Open for reservations through ReserveOhio.com. This is a day-use picnic shelter that can be reserved up to 1 year in advance with a 3-day cutoff before your date. Reservations required; no walk-ins.
Flood Warning issued August 11 at 7:55PM EDT until August 12 at 11:40PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers... Hocking River at Enterprise. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/iln. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Hocking River at Enterprise. * WHEN...Until Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Water spills into Kachemacher Park in Logan and onto low-lying roads near Haydenville Road at some locations along the river. Also, water will be across State Route 93 just south of Logan. Lowland flooding also occurs in Rockbridge. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 11.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.2 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
Flood Watch issued August 11 at 7:04PM EDT until August 12 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...The following counties, in Indiana, Dearborn, Fayette IN, Franklin IN, Ohio, Ripley, Switzerland, Union IN and Wayne, the following counties, in Kentucky, Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Lewis, Mason, Owen, Pendleton and Robertson, and the following counties, in Ohio, Adams, Auglaize, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette OH, Franklin OH, Greene, Hamilton, Hardin, Highland, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross, Scioto, Shelby, Union OH and Warren. * WHEN...Through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional thunderstorms are expected into Wednesday morning. Locally heavy rainfall and the potential for storms to repeatedly track over the same areas are possible. This will result in the potential for flash flooding.
Flood Warning issued August 11 at 6:58PM EDT until August 12 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall over the last 24 hours has occurred. * WHERE...The following counties, in Central Ohio, Fairfield and Hocking. * WHEN...Until 100 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads remain flooded or closed. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 656 PM EDT, radar indicated heavy rain has fallen over the last 24 hours. Flooding is ongoing in the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen this afternoon on already saturated soils. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Lancaster, Logan, Nelsonville, Bremen, Pleasantville, Hide-A- Way Hills, Hocking Hills State Park, Starr, Royalton, Lithopolis, Amanda, Stoutsville, Laurelville, Carroll, Murray City, Sugar Grove, Rushville, West Rushville, Rockbridge and Enterprise.
About
Cantwell Cliffs Shelter sits in the most remote and least-visited section of Hocking Hills State Park, offering a quieter wilderness experience compared to the more popular attractions like Old Man's Cave and Ash Cave. The shelter provides a base for exploring the Cantwell Cliffs area, where Buck Run has carved deep valleys and towering cliffs reaching 80 feet in height through Black Hand sandstone. The trail system includes both rim and gorge routes, with highlights including 'The Squeeze,' a narrow passageway between massive slump blocks, and Lookout Point on the east rim trail offering commanding views of the valley below. Rocky steps cut through the cliff face connect the upper and lower sections of the trail. The shelter is reservable through ReserveOhio.com and provides access to a pit toilet at the trailhead. This is a day-use facility with picnic amenities rather than a developed campground, so visitors should come prepared with their own water and supplies. The remote location means fewer crowds but also fewer services compared to the main Hocking Hills campground area.
Directions
From Old Man's Cave, travel north on State Route 374 for approximately 17 miles. The Cantwell Cliffs parking area and trailhead are located along SR 374 in the northern section of Hocking Hills State Park.
Nearby Campgrounds
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $45 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 42ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (740) 385-6842 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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