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 Watch issued September 21 at 1:43AM EDT until September 21 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following counties, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ripley, Union and Wayne and Ohio, including the following counties, Adams, Auglaize, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Hardin, Highland, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross, Scioto, Shelby, Union and Warren. * WHEN...Until noon EDT today. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional showers and thunderstorms will move across the area this morning. Locally heavy rain is possible and with the ground saturated from earlier rainfall, this additional rain could lead to flash flooding.
Flash Flood Warning issued September 20 at 11:37PM EDT until September 21 at 4:30AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
At 1137 PM EDT, radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that may experience flash flooding include... Logan, Hocking Hills State Park, Hide-A-Way Hills, Starr, Amanda, Laurelville, Murray City, Sugar Grove, Tarlton, Gibisonville, Enterprise, Lake Logan State Park, Rockbridge, Ilesboro, South Bloomingville, Hideaway Hills, Buena Vista in Hocking County and Union Furnace.
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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