Hocking Hills Rock House Shelter
Open year-round. Reservations required through ReserveOhio.com and can be made up to 6 months in advance. Maximum stay is 7 consecutive nights.
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
Rock House Shelter is one of the unique rock shelter camping sites at Hocking Hills State Park in southeastern Ohio. Unlike traditional campsites, this primitive accommodation allows visitors to camp within an actual geological rock shelter formation, providing an experience found nowhere else in Ohio. The site includes a built-in fireplace for warmth and cooking, creating an atmospheric overnight stay. The shelter is located near the famous Rock House geological feature, a massive recess cave with gothic-arched window openings carved by natural erosion into the Blackhand sandstone. The surrounding area offers access to hiking trails including the approximately one-mile Rock House Loop Trail. This is primitive camping with no electricity. Pit latrines are available nearby for restroom facilities. Reservations are required through ReserveOhio.com and can be made up to six months in advance. Due to the unique nature of these rock shelter sites, they book well ahead of time.
Directions
From Laurelville, Ohio, take State Route 374 south for approximately 5 miles. The Rock House Shelter is located within Hocking Hills State Park, with parking available near the trailhead.
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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 | 54ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (866) 644-6727 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Hocking Hills State Park | |
| ReserveOhio Reservations |
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