Very beautiful state park in the middle of Ohio and it is free. Popular spots like Cedar falls, Old…read moreMan Cave are very close to the parking lots therefore those are very easy to be accessible. If u are going to tackle the more challenging trail, I suggest you wear something better than running shoe, because surface can be slippery, especially on the Grandma Gatewood trail and whispering cave trail Best time to come is during rainy season or after a big storm, because the water flows are higher. Otherwise you might just see a small trickle from the waterfalls.

An Ohio treasure, Hocking Hills has been one of my favorite parks for my entire life…read more Accessible to all ages, with a plethora of trails both long and short. Plenty of bridges and paved areas. You can really make your Hocking Hills experience as intense as you'd like. With features such as Old Man's Cave and a creek with several water falls, you do not want to miss this park. My personal favorite season to visit is autumn, watching the trees shed their colorful leaves. Gorgeous views, great photo ops, and fun for the whole family. Not to mention free parking.

We stopped here on a rainy Monday to try their wine slushes. Even though the place wasn't packed,…read morewe had to wait 20 minutes to get a table. We sat outside on their covered patio. The slushes were great- I had peach and my boyfriend had the sangria. We also each tried a glass of wine. The service was great and the ambiance was very nice. This is a cute little winery tucked away in Hocking Hills!

Cute little winery found in Hocking Hills Ohio. Hocking Hills is know for its beautiful landscape…read morefor hikers and campers and fun fle markets for treasure hunters. This beautiful winery is nestled on the edge of town. It's outdoor space tries to encapsulates some of the beauty of the area. The wines are interesting with a good selection of sweeter fruitier wines.service was prompt. We didn't get food but they did have a nice selection of food including pizza and A huge charcuterie board.

The cabin was nice, small. Just enough for the 2 of us. The fridge was a mini fridge so there was…read moreno freezer, which made prepping meals for the stay harder. In order to use the fire pit, you must purchase their fire wood which is inconvenient as well. They have a hidden fee for cleaning your cabin if you don't sweep the floor before you leave. They have a swimming pool which is smaller but we still enjoyed it. The office's hours are 10-7, which sucked for our attempt at an early checkout and on the road. The kitchen was closed our entire stay so we weren't able to order food here. We liked the cornhole which was next to our cabin. Another note is that the WiFi is absolutely terrible and will drop your devices constantly and only operates at 2G. The driveway up to the KOA also is super hard on your vehicle. This campground was close enough to hikes at Hocking Hills but we probably wouldn't stay ever again.

Great tenting experience! Bathroom and showers were clean. Overall it was a very relaxing visit.read more

On a whim, my husband suggested we book a sauna pod for a Saturday in January while staying in…read moreHocking Hills. To my surprise, there was still an available time slot so I quickly booked it and waited with anticipation for our time to arrive. We checked in at the front office where we were greeted politely and were given instructions on how to get to, enter and use our sauna pod. The Pods are located right across the street from the Chalets so I was worried at first about having adequate privacy but once we entered the Pod I felt I was transported to the middle of the woods. My favorite part of the Pod was that it was Bluetooth equipped so I was able to play some folk music over the speakers to enhance my woodsy experience. Towels and bottled water are also provided for you in the Pod. We booked an hour, which I thought might be too long in the heat for me personally but after taking the recommended breaks, it didn't feel long enough. We emerged from our Pod soaking in sweat but refreshed and with every endorphin in our bodies firing. It was a fabulous experience!

Having had a fabulous experience with the Chalets in Hocking Hills in the past, I decided to give…read morethem another go to celebrate my birthday for a few days in February. I booked online and the process was really easy. I got reminder emails, a welcome message when it was time to check-in and everything was contactless when I arrived. While I spent a good amount of time outside of my cabin (Laurelwood), I also spent a good amount of time there. It snowed a lot so I soaked up the giant window views, enjoyed the hot tub, and lots of relaxing. My only big complaint was that of the cabin itself. I couldn't figure out what it was but the entire building was just loud. Like so loud, I couldn't sleep. Had I known, I would have brought ear plugs and trust me, I have them thanks to living in the city. Despite not being able to sleep my two nights there, and constant loud ass humming all throughout, the rest of the experience was solid. The space was comfy, included all the necessities, and they even plowed the driveway after the snow. I love coming here and the Chalets are a great choice. I just might ask about the sound issues on my next visit.

We were camping in the area and found out about John Glenn Astronomy Park while in the visitor…read morecenter at shocking Hills State Park. We made a reservation for a parking pass right away. Visiting the park is free but you need to reserve a free parking pass online. Parking passes are limited, as the space for parking is limited. This is an amazing place to visit, we saw an interesting program and then were invited to view Saturn through one of the large, powerful telescopes. A beautiful clear view! There is a stand with T shirts and other themed items for sale, and the profits go towards supporting the astronomy park. The park is even dog friendly, although there were only a few well-behaved dogs present. We were camping so we took our two dogs in with us. Staff and volunteers are wonderful and knowledgeable. This is one of the darkest areas in Ohio and well worth a visit to view the stars without light pollution.

Always worth the trip to visit. My favorite is the talks given by the director. A great opportunity…read moreto speak with knowledgeable people who are passionate about astronomy. Everyone with telescopes were extremely kind and generous with their equipment.

It's no surprise that Hocking Hills is noted as one of the best state parks in the country. We…read moreLOVED both of the Old Man's Cave trails (short half mile loop and one mile loop). We lucked out and visited when it wasn't too packed (get there early!). I don't think I would have enjoyed it quite as much with hoards of humans in the mix. This trail is easily accessed from the Hocking Hills visitors center and offers a short half mile and one mile loops. We loaded our two year on a hiking backpack and our four year old was able to manage the trail (keep a close eye- there are lots of narrow trailways). Every bit of the trail hosted incredible views- caves, waterfalls, mossy rocks, tunnels, etc. Just thinking about makes my heart rate drop. Cannot recommend this spot enough! PS: clean family-friendly bathrooms are available in the visitors center.

Wow is all I have to say. It definitely is a must visit!! The trail was easy to hike just make sure…read moreyou wear the proper shoes. The waterfalls and devils bath was beautiful unfortunately I didn't get a photo.

Would not stay here again…read more When we arrived the hot tub was open. I am assuming it was open for at least a week, as that was the last time they had a booking. Strong winds caused us to be without power for almost 24 hours. Company suggestion was for us to checkout (with no refund). I was told a manager / owner would contact me the following Monday which never happened. No refund given. Lots of trash on-site that needs to be picked up as well. Looks like guests are just throwing things off the deck.

Kalli's Luxury Retreat - unfortunately the name doesn't live up to the experience. The cabin's…read moreworkmanship on the surface was nice. Newer LG appliances (filtered water & ice maker in the fridge was a plus), cool bathroom, cozy oversized chair, great fireplace on rear covered deck and amazing rockers w/cup holders on front and rear porches. Now upon opening the door, the first thing I said was, "WOW! That's a weird smell." Unfortunately, we were smelling sewer smells the entire time we were there. I contacted the email from the site the first night and they responded the next day. While I was in the bathroom tub (shades open) a gentleman put his ladder on the side of the bathroom window and started climbing up, while someone chatted with my husband at the door. Needless to say I was mortified and embarrassed that we weren't initially made aware that someone was coming until after they had arrived. The person climbing the ladder definitely got an eye full.....Anyway, they said the vent pipes weren't removed once the cabins construction was done and the traps may have gotten dry. We heard them sawing something & then they left soon after. We ran water, as instructed after they cut the tops off the pipes and were advised Joey would be back with a top to cover another pipe on the roof. The smell initially got a little better, but within a couple hours it was back full force. We again contacted Rob again, who sent Joey back out to address the issue. This time, he put bleach down the drains, gave a can of fabreeze, a pumpkin candle and 2 renuzit toilet scents. Now, we had been burning candles in all the rooms from the moment we arrived and kept the front & rear doors open to try and air out the smell. NONE of that helped. It even began to stink outside, so no handing out on the front or rear porch unless we needed cell signal. So although the thought was nice, 1 single wick candle, 1 can of fabreeze and some toilet scents were NOT going to cut it. The smell was not as strong after the bleach, but never did go away. In fact, when we ran the dishwasher before leaving, the smell returned full force throughout the cabin, especially in the bathroom and rear porch area. THE SMELL ALONE RUINED OUR ATTEMPTED ROMANTIC GETAWAY. While I appreciate them trying to solve this issue, there wasn't any follow-up to confirm resolution. I had to keep updating Rob. At least Rob did say he was "sorry it's doing what it's doing" regarding the odor. Honestly, I cannot begin to explain to you how utterly disgusting it is to constantly smell sewage inside and in the immediate surrounding exterior of one's "luxury retreat." Not once in the decade plus of coming to HH have we EVER had this happen......we've stayed with MANY companies, but this is a first. Lastly a few things could have been done better. When we arrived, it would have been nice if the front and rear covered decks were swept. There was a lot of dead bugs, leaves & bottle caps from alcohol (ppl before us) laying around on the decks. I swept that up myself, not a deal breaker. There were excessive dead bugs on the living room floor - I also swept up, not a deal breaker we're in the woods. The issue is that it made me question how clean the cabin actually was. Therefore, I took it upon myself to clean the cabin with the products I'd brought to be sure. The hot tub, while up to temp at 102 degrees had brownish grey water and looked filthy. VERY UNINVITING, especially when the pool chemicals were neatly portioned out and could have been dumped into the tub when it was prepped for the next guest. I get that the water may be discolored from minerals, but this was just a dirty hot tub. I make that assumption as when we took off the lid, there wasn't even the faintest hint of chemicals from the water (which one can usually smell when they've been added) upon removal of the lid. Overall, we wanted to love this cabin, but didn't. The constant, horrendous sewer smell was a deal breaker and for the cost, I NEVER EVER expected to have an unresolved odor issue continue

My lady and I were looking for a place for a weekend getaway when she found this place on…read moreInstagram. It legit looks like something straight out of Lord of the Rings. So, being a fan, I couldn't say no. We went on a Friday and stayed until Sunday in the Dalia. They have four place with a Hobbit feel and others that are more Moroccan in their feel. It's a pretty big place a very close to lots of hiking areas as well as places to eat in Logan. You'll need a passcode to get into the places so you can't simply speak "friend" and enter. Each place has its own cedar hot tub which we definitely indulged in nightly. There's a sauna there too but you have to pay extra. We really enjoyed our place but we did have a minor issue with the kitchen area. There's no oven but just a two burner cooktop which is a little tricky to operate. We figured it out after a while. Still, overall, we really enjoyed our stay, and the owners were easy to contact if we needed anything. This made for a great weekend getaway and one any LOTR fan would surely love. You'll feel like you're staying in The Shire waiting for Gandalf to arrive precisely when he means to.

My Mr and I was looking for lodging around the Hocking Hills area, I stumbled on a video on…read moreInstagram (places to stay in Ohio). I was intrigued with the Lord of the Rings theme. These homes are hobbit style homes. Only 11 miles from Hocking Hills downtown area and hiking. This property has half Moroccan style homes and other half hobbit style. We booked online and it was smooth checking in. The owners were very detailed with instructions/rules of the property and left their number incase we had any questions. I was impressed how the inside is inviting and cozy. The beds are comfortable, love the bathroom shower, the fire pit and grill area. And last the hot tub, we definitely took advantage of using it quite often! It wasn't too hot and was comfortable. The sauna is an extra charge if you want to partake. My only con is the dining room. The chairs were not leveled with the table so we had to eat in the living room. And last, if you like to cook, they don't have an oven and they have a small electric stove which was a challenge to figure how to turn off. Overall, My Mr and I had a wonderful stay. I would definitely come back and try another style home. It was a much needed weekend getaway.

We stayed at Springwood Cabins last weekend for the second time, our first being last August. While…read morethere are several cabins on site, we've stayed at The Crows Nest cabin both times. Each cabin is far enough from the others with enough forest between them that you truly feel secluded in your own private site. We absolutely love The Crows Nest and I cannot recommend it enough nor give enough praise to the owners of Springwood due to their attention to detail and the perfect and spotless condition that they keep the cabin in. We've stayed at many cabin rentals throughout Ohio and Springwood Cabins has made us feel the most welcome and relaxed. The moment you walk in, you can feel the love that the owners have put into the cabin. Crows Nest is a two bedroom cabin with a large open living/kitchen area and each bedroom has its own full private bath. The front porch is spacious with four rocking chairs and they've added a brand new covered back deck with a table and plenty of seating and a new hot tub. We spent our breakfast time on the back deck daily. There is also a brand new outdoor grill below. To the left of the cabin is a well maintained fire pit with three sturdy benches, so you don't even need to bring your own camp chairs if you don't want to. Speaking of needs, the cabin is provided with everything you could need, all you have to bring is your food. Seriously. They supply bath towels and wash cloths, hot tub towels, paper towels, extra trash bags, toilet paper, kitchen towels, a fully stocked kitchen of cookware and utensils and plates. The appliances are well kept and clean: coffee maker, microwave, toaster and Keurig (with Keurig cups supplied), even dog bowls for if you bring your pets. And the WiFi is solid as well. When you first walk in, there is soothing music playing and you feel at peace immediately. It is thoughtfully decorated, the kitchen towels are even folded neatly on the stove. In the island counter is a personalized welcome tent card and that little detail made it feel extra special. I am really trying to find something constructive to add but it's difficult because the place is just perfect. If anything, I wish there were some hooks on the bathroom doors to hang my clothes, there is only a towel bar in the bathroom. I eventually want to stay at the Crows Nest in the fall for the changing of leaf color, I can only imagine how beautiful it is. I'd recommend Springwood to anyone who wants to truly get away for some time without sacrificing comfort.

Love this place. i've stayed in multiple cabins and each was unique and wonderful. My service dog…read moreruns the trails and just has a blast. Quiet and green as far as you can see. Love the owners Lana & Sue and couldn't be treated better by them. Cabins are clean and fresh, a real treat for this city girl. Can't wait to go back!

Wonderful day of hiking! Having the naturalist along transformed our hike into an exciting…read moreeducational trek that really opened our eyes to the wildlife and plants all around us. Great experience ~ we will be back for another one.

From the owner: Our guided rock climbing and rappelling treks are available year-round and include and all the gear…read moreneeded for a fantastic couples, family or group outing. Get on real rocks right here in Ohio! Safety is our number one priority. All of our treks are top rope secured and we're the only company in Ohio with a permit to provide guided, commercial climbing services in the Hocking State Forest. We offer naturalist led treks that vary in distance, duration, price and subject matter. Some last 1 hour and cover a short distance, others last 3 to 5 hours covering greater distances as we reach into the hidden state forest and nature preserves to access fantastic scenery and wildlife. We know the forest and the trails and can customize the start time, distance, duration and location of each hike for any size group's needs. Our bass fishing treks are unlike any other guided fishing experience. With over 60,000 acres of AEP recreation land and 300 ponds to fish it's hard to know where to start, what to use and how to get there. We make it easy and you will catch fish! Trek Theatre is two things, a traveling troupe of living history presenters that provide year-round presentations for groups of all sizes across Ohio. It's also an outdoor amphitheatre located in Logan, Ohio where we present Saturday night bluegrass concerts in June and July. Visit trektheatre.com for more info.