Hocking Hills Old Mans Cave Shelter
Open for reservations. Rock shelters at Hocking Hills book 6+ months in advance due to limited availability and high demand. Maximum stay is 7 days.
Flood Warning issued September 21 at 9:51PM EDT until September 22 at 10:34AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers... Scioto River at Piketon. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers... Hocking River at Enterprise. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Hocking River at Enterprise. * WHEN...Until Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Flooding occurs on State Route 93 just south of Logan. Lowland flooding can be expected in portions of West Logan, with lowland flooding near Rockbridge. Chieftan Drive and Zeller road along the river are also flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM EDT Monday the stage was 12.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Tuesday morning and continue falling, remaining below flood stage. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
About
The Old Man's Cave Shelter at Hocking Hills State Park offers a rare opportunity to camp overnight in one of Ohio's most iconic natural formations. Named after hermit Richard Rowe who lived in the cave in the 19th century, Old Man's Cave is a dramatic recess cave carved from Blackhand sandstone by centuries of water erosion. The shelter provides primitive accommodations with a built-in fireplace but no electrical hookups or running water. This unique camping experience places you at the heart of Hocking Hills' trail system. The six-mile Grandma Gatewood Trail begins here and connects to Cedar Falls and Ash Cave, making the shelter an ideal base for multi-day exploration. The gorge features dramatic waterfalls, towering hemlock trees, and stunning rock formations. Due to the one-of-a-kind nature of this accommodation, reservations typically book 6+ months in advance through ReserveOhio. The shelter allows pets and enforces a 7-day maximum stay. Basic pit toilet facilities are available nearby, but campers should come prepared for primitive conditions with their own water supply.
Directions
Located at Old Man's Cave in Hocking Hills State Park off State Route 664 in Hocking County. The park visitor center is at the Old Man's Cave parking lot.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| 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 | 50ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| 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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