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.
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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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First set of June programs! Join us for some early summer fun!
05/31/2026

First set of June programs! Join us for some early summer fun!

05/28/2026

For this , we're talking about Ohio's cutest residents - the ones you may see curled up in your backyard around this time of year🦌

You may be asking yourself, "what do I do if I see a baby animal left alone in my yard?" (Great question by the way). Here are some things you need to know:
- Wildlife parents often leave their nest or young in a location they consider safe while they forage or hunt nearby.
- A parent is almost always nearby and will come back as needed to feed and care for them.
- The best thing for you to do is keep your distance (and be proud that your yard feels safe for wildlife!)

Our team has been getting their hands dirty (literally) installing a brand-new pollinator garden! Every single plant in ...
05/28/2026

Our team has been getting their hands dirty (literally) installing a brand-new pollinator garden! Every single plant in this space is native to Ohio, which means it’s perfectly suited to support the bees, butterflies, and other pollinators that rely on these landscapes.

Pollinators are a huge part of what keeps our ecosystems healthy and thriving, and giving them the right plants makes all the difference.

A big shoutout to our incredible staff and maintenance crew who put in the time, muscle, and care to make this happen. From hauling plants to getting everything in the ground, this was truly a team effort—and it shows.

We can’t wait to see this garden grow, fill in, and come alive over the next few seasons. It’s going to be something really special!🪻

Here's our program schedule for the last week of May! Stop in and join us as we kick off the summer!
05/24/2026

Here's our program schedule for the last week of May! Stop in and join us as we kick off the summer!

It's going to be an awesome summer in the park! Come on down for a visit and hit the trails!
05/22/2026

It's going to be an awesome summer in the park! Come on down for a visit and hit the trails!

From winding trails and towering cliffs to small-town stops and food finds, this southeast Ohio getaway offers options for every kind of explorer.

All 18 holes in our disc golf course are now open! Find the layout on UDisc.
05/15/2026

All 18 holes in our disc golf course are now open! Find the layout on UDisc.

The Visitor Center is back open! Thank you for your patience and support during our closure. We have missed you!
05/15/2026

The Visitor Center is back open! Thank you for your patience and support during our closure. We have missed you!

Have you seen this Pileated Woodpecker has been hanging around the visitor center? Pileated Woodpeckers are the largest ...
05/13/2026

Have you seen this Pileated Woodpecker has been hanging around the visitor center? Pileated Woodpeckers are the largest woodpecker of North America, and they're easy to spot with their iconic red crest, and their white stripes along their black body. Even if you don't see them, these birds also have an iconic call, which sounds like they're laughing (we're pretty sure it's laughing at us, not with us)! They also have a deep sounding drum that can be as fast as 15-20 times per second! This is a male, which have a red forehead and a red stripe along their face connecting to their bill, where the females have a black forehead and black stripe next to their bill.

05/13/2026
05/04/2026

Attention: due to unforeseen circumstances, the 8AM Intro Birding at Lake Logan today is canceled

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19852 State Route 664 S
Logan, OH
43138

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+17403856842

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