Hocking Hills Ohio Cabins - Ohio State Parks Guide to the Hocking Hills

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Hocking Hills Ohio - Ohio Cabin information and general guide to the Hocking Hills

Hocking Hills - Old Man's Cave Map

Special Events

2008 Hocking Hills State Park - Year Ending

43rd 3rd Annual Winter Hike January 19 - Continuous starts from 9-11 AM

Enjoy winters splendor on this 6-mile trek from Old Man’s Cave to Ash Cave. Layered clothing and good footwear recommended. Refreshments are available at Cedar Falls for a donation. A shuttle bus returns hikers to Old Man’s Cave.

Sweethearts Hike February 9 - 5-7 PM Meet at the Ash Cave parking lot. Take your sweetheart for a romantic stroll to Ash Cave in the soft light of dusk. Afterwards, enjoy a cozy fire and refreshments.

Maple Sugaring in the Hills March 8 & 9- 12-4 PM Join us at the Naturalist Cabin located behind the Old Man’s Cave Visitor Center. Savor the taste of the season as we boil down our local maple sap. Discover the many methods used throughout history to make this tasty treat. Free samples are available.

Wildflowers and Waterfalls Hike April 19 -10 AM Observe nature’s carpet of wildflowers and sparkling waterfalls in beautiful Hocking Hills. Meet at the parking lot at Ash Cave.

Frontier Trail Hike May 3 -12-4 PM Explore the history of the Hocking Hills region with a walk back through time dramatized by costumed interpreters along Ash Cave trail. Don’t forget to check-in with the historical interpreters at Richard Roe’s History Camp to explore and learn more about Ohio’s fascinating past May 4-6, 2007. Maybe even join in and try your hand at the Frontier Trail Games on Sunday afternoon!

Hocking Valley Birding Trail Presents: International Migratory Bird Weekend May 9-11 Times and locations will vary…see the flier, www.birdhocking.com or the parks website for details. Join with several area naturalist and birders along the Hocking Valley Birding Trail route for a variety of programs, hikes and events to celebrate the return of our avian friends.

Grandma Gatewood’s Fall Colors Hike October 18- 1:00 PM Bring along a cool drink and celebrate the season’s colors. Meet with the naturalist at the Old Man’s Cave Visitor Center for a strenuous hike that spans roughly 6 miles of the Grandma Gatewood trail. We will be traversing the section that runs from Old Man’s Cave to Cedar Falls and back while enjoying the scenic beauty and cultural personality. This hike does include several hills and steps and is not recommended for the easily winded individual. (Approx. 3to4 hrs)

Haunted Hocking Weekend October 31 & November 1 Join with the Haunted Hocking “HIT” team as they search for the

unexplained at Ash Cave or try your hand at Pumpkin decorating. Registered campers and cabin guest can enjoy a hayride, a family fun spooky movie, site judging, and trick or treat at Old Man’s Cave campground. Regular camping & cabin fees apply.

Christmas in Ash Cave December 13- 5 – 7 PM Step away from the hectic holiday season and come bundled for the weather while enjoying a lighted stroll back to Ash Cave. Once you arrive at the cave warm with refreshments by an open fire. Listen to or join with our carolers, have the kids visit with an old fashion Santa or help to decorate our Christmas tree for wildlife.

The great escape from fast food

Hocking Hills Dining Lodge Directions

We will close for the season on November 6th and reopen again in the spring!

SEE SOME OF OUR MENU ITEMS BELOW!

Come on in and have a seat at the Hocking Hills Dining Lodge after a long day of hitting the park trails or even after a short trip into downtown Logan for antique shopping. The Hocking Hills Dining Lodge is close to just about anything you do in the Hocking Hills. After fishing or horseback riding, bird watching or shopping, the dining lodge is touted as having some of the best home-cooked meals in the region. Our meals are sure to fill you up after a long day of enjoying the outdoors or indoors And what's even better is there are no regular dinner reservations needed! Hocking Hills Dining

Or maybe you just need to grab a quick lunch while you're staying at the park campground or cottages. The lodge is close to both the Hocking Hills State Park Campground and the Hocking Hills Cottages. Within a five minute drive, are Cedar Falls, Conkle's Hollow and Ash Cave. Whatever the case, you can get what you need at the Hocking Hills Dining Lodge.

Open Daily:

Monday through Thursday 11:00 am to 7:00 pm.

Fridays 11:00 am to 8:00 pm.

Saturday 8:00 am to 8:00 pm

Sunday 8:00 am to 7:00 pm

Check out the daily lunch and dinner buffets that have all of the Hocking Hills talking. Can't find what you want on our buffet or salad bar? Well, there is also a full menu of great dishes from which to choose.

Hey, did you know that Hocking Hills Dining Lodge has banquet facilities?

And the dining lodge can handle all of your banquet needs. Whether you need a room for your next board meeting, family reunion, or wedding. The restaurant has just what you need with 2 spacious rooms that can handle almost any crowd.

The dining lodge can even handle all of the catering. All you have to do is sit back and have a great time while we do all the work.

Don't forget to check out the snack bar located at the Old Man's Cave Visitor Center. Soft drinks, chips and ice cream are the specialty here and there are picnic tables nearby to sit while you enjoy your snacks. It is just what you need for a quick lunch, light snack or drink on the go.

Hocking Hills Dining-For more information or
to make a reservation call:
(740) 385-6495

Menu items and prices are subject to change. Please call the dining lodge if you have a question! (740) 385-6495

Hocking Hills State Park areas and trails all close at dusk.

Need more information on the parks:

ODNR - Ohio Department of Natural Resources

Ted Strickland, Governor - Sean D. Logan, Director

614-265-6561

The Insider's Official Guide to Hocking Hills State Park