Hocking Hills Old Mans Cave Shelter

Open — Open year-round with reservations required. Reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance.

About

Hocking Hills Old Man's Cave Campground sits within one of Ohio's most acclaimed state parks, offering convenient access to world-class hiking and natural wonders. The campground provides a variety of camping options including electric sites with 20-, 30-, or 50-amp service, camping shelters, and primitive hike-in tent-only sites for those seeking a more secluded experience. A primitive group camp area is also available. The campground serves as an ideal base camp for exploring the park's seven major hiking areas. Trails range from the easy quarter-mile handicap-accessible Ash Cave Gorge trail to the difficult 4.5-mile Whispering Cave Trail. The famous Grandma Gatewood Trail connects Old Man's Cave, Cedar Falls, and Ash Cave over six miles, forming part of the Buckeye Trail and American Discovery Trail. All trails showcase dramatic gorges, recess caves, and waterfalls carved into 350-million-year-old Black Hand Sandstone. Campers enjoy amenities including flush toilets, hot showers, a camp store, swimming pool, and vending machines. The park's 17-acre Rose Lake offers fishing and paddling opportunities, while an archery range and bridle trails provide additional recreation. The nearby Visitor Center at Old Man's Cave features educational exhibits, a gift shop, and a raptor enclosure. The John Glenn Astronomy Park offers stargazing programs on clear Friday and Saturday nights from March through late November, taking advantage of the area's dark skies.

Directions

Located at 19852 State Route 664 near Logan, Ohio. The campground is within Hocking Hills State Park, with the entrance off State Route 664 near the Old Man's Cave area.

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