Hocking Hills Cedar Falls Shelter
Open year-round for day use, dawn to dusk. This is a day-use shelter only with no overnight camping. Reservations available through ReserveOhio.com; unreserved times are first-come, first-served.
Flood Watch issued August 11 at 4:12AM EDT until August 12 at 8:00AM 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, Union and Wayne, Kentucky, including the following counties, Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Kenton, Lewis, Mason, Pendleton and Robertson, 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...Through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Several rounds of thunderstorms are expected into Wednesday morning. Locally heavy rainfall can be expected with the potential for storms to repeatedly track over the same locations. This will result in the potential for flash flooding.
Flood Advisory issued August 11 at 4:17AM EDT until August 11 at 7:15AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southern Fairfield County in central Ohio... Hocking County in central Ohio... Northeastern Pickaway County in central Ohio... * WHEN...Until 715 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Water over roadways. Some low-water crossings may become impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 417 AM EDT, radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Lancaster, Logan, Hide-A-Way Hills, Hocking Hills State Park, Starr, Royalton, Amanda, Stoutsville, Murray City, Sugar Grove, Tarlton, Rockbridge, Gibisonville, Enterprise, Buena Vista in Hocking County, Hideaway Hills and Clearport.
About
Cedar Falls Shelter is one of five reservable day-use shelter houses at Hocking Hills State Park, situated at the Cedar Falls parking area and trailhead. The shelter serves groups and visitors looking for a covered gathering space while exploring the Cedar Falls area, which features a 50-foot waterfall on Queer Creek, the largest waterfall by volume in the Hocking Hills. The half-mile loop trail to the falls descends via the Democracy Steps, a staircase of nearly 100 steps designed by artist and architect Akio Hizume. The trail passes rock shelters and grottos carved into the sandstone cliffs. This is a day-use facility only; no overnight camping is permitted. The shelter provides picnic tables, grills, latrines, and drinking water. Visitors must pack out all trash as no receptacles are provided. Pets are allowed but the area is not wheelchair accessible.
Directions
From Logan, Ohio, take State Route 664 South approximately 11 miles. Turn onto State Route 374 to reach Cedar Falls.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $45 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 37ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (740) 385-6842 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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