Hocking Hills State Park

Hocking Hills State Park Hocking Hills is one of the most iconic State Parks in Ohio. With grand natural rock formations, breathtaking views, and beautiful hemlock forests.

Take a trip and see for yourself the beauty of Hocking Hills State Park! Welcome to the OFFICIAL page for Hocking Hills State Park. The natural history of this region is as fascinating as the caves are beautiful. Here, in these sandstones and shales, one can read Ohio's history from the rocks. The scenic features of the six areas of the Hocking Hills State Park complex are carved in the B

lackhand sandstone. This bedrock was deposited more than 350 million years ago as a delta in the warm shallow sea which covered Ohio at that time. Subsequent millions of years of uplift and stream erosion created the awesome beauty seen today. The cave areas were well-known as scenic attractions by 1870. In 1924, the first land purchase by the state was made to preserve the scenic features. This first parcel of 146 acres included Old Man's Cave. Subsequent purchases built acreage while the areas existed under the Department of Forestry as State Forest Parks. The Department of Natural Resources was created in 1949 and the new Division of Parks assumed control of the Hocking Hills State Park complex, which today includes the six park areas. A dining lodge and cottages were opened in 1972. These cottages, together with a campground, provide overnight facilities in one of the most beautiful areas of our state.

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Stay on the Trail — It Could Save Your LifeYesterday evening, park staff, Natural Resource Officers, EMS, and the fire d...
09/05/2026

Stay on the Trail — It Could Save Your Life

Yesterday evening, park staff, Natural Resource Officers, EMS, and the fire department responded to rescue someone who had fallen into the Devil's Bathtub on the Old Man's Cave trail.

We understand the pull to get a closer look at these beautiful spots. But we ask you to stay on the trail for one important reason: it's dangerous off of it.

Our staff and Natural Resource Officers regularly perform rescues and carry-outs in this park, and most involve people who left the trail — sometimes resulting in serious injury. These situations can put our own staff at risk too, and they're often true life-and-death emergencies that are entirely preventable.

Thankfully, the individual involved yesterday was unharmed, but they did receive a heavy fine.

Rescues take time and resources and put people in harm's way — which is exactly why trails are clearly marked in multiple locations. We don't enforce these rules to limit your fun; we enforce them to keep you, our staff, and first responders safe.

Please stay on the trail and stay out of the water. It matters more than you think.

September is here and so is the start of our Fall program schedule!
09/01/2026

September is here and so is the start of our Fall program schedule!

Last program schedule of August! Be sure to check the weather and be prepared!
08/23/2026

Last program schedule of August! Be sure to check the weather and be prepared!

08/20/2026

20 seconds of zen 💦

Summer break is almost or already done for some, but we're still here and programming! Stop in and join us for our progr...
08/16/2026

Summer break is almost or already done for some, but we're still here and programming! Stop in and join us for our programs this week!

Sorry, we are short-staffed today! Beak Performance in the campground is cancelled today, but we'll hold a Kids Corner i...
08/14/2026

Sorry, we are short-staffed today!

Beak Performance in the campground is cancelled today, but we'll hold a Kids Corner in the Visitor Center instead!

🐝 Wasp season is here! 🐝If you're out hitting the trails this time of year, chances are you'll cross paths with a few wa...
08/13/2026

🐝 Wasp season is here! 🐝

If you're out hitting the trails this time of year, chances are you'll cross paths with a few wasps — and that's totally normal. A few friendly reminders as you get out there:

✅ Stay ON the trail, always. Wandering off not only risks disturbing a nest, but it's just good trail etiquette for the land and other hikers too.
✅ Keep an eye out — some wasps nest in the ground, not just up in trees or eaves, so watch your step.
✅ If you spot a nest, give it plenty of space and move on calmly — no sudden movements or swatting.
✅ Remember: when you head into nature, you're a guest in it. Wasps, bees, and all the buzzing critters are just doing their thing.
✅ It's always smart to carry a small travel first aid kit with you — just in case you (or someone in your group) gets stung. Better to have it and not need it!

Stay safe, stay on trail, and enjoy the season! 🌲🥾

Owl Capone and naturalist Gwen had such a great time at the Athens County Fair this year! He may have a name like a toug...
08/13/2026

Owl Capone and naturalist Gwen had such a great time at the Athens County Fair this year! He may have a name like a tough guy, but he's a total sweetheart, and he charmed everyone who stopped by.

They are already looking forward to stopping by again next year!

Here's this weeks programs! Check the weather and dress accordingly, we're supposedly due for storms this week!
08/10/2026

Here's this weeks programs! Check the weather and dress accordingly, we're supposedly due for storms this week!

Cameron, one of our naturalists from Hocking Hills, teamed up with Tracy from Jesse Owens State Park to run a raptor pro...
08/04/2026

Cameron, one of our naturalists from Hocking Hills, teamed up with Tracy from Jesse Owens State Park to run a raptor program at the Ohio State Fair last week. This barred owl was a hit with the crowd, as always. If you're at the fair, stop by and check out one of the shows — you might learn a thing or two about Ohio's raptors.

Way to go, Cameron and Tracy!

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Logan, OH
43138

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