Parking: This location has plenty of parking lots…read moresurrounding the lake. Easy to access and seem moderately safe. I have never had an issue finding a spot. 5 stars. Water: I've never gotten in the water, so I can't judge this.. not a fan of lake water. Dam: Cool place to come for an easy outdoor walk to unwind and relax or to workout (many people run the steps up and down the dam). Everything here is free. Other: There is a frisbee golf course that people were actively using while I was there. There is a lot of easy hiking trails and scenery to enjoy. Conclusion: This is a good place to come with a family or friends. Get outside and have a picnic, go fishing, boating, take a hike, or play frisbee golf. It does get cold here in fall/winter as the wind comes off the lake, so wear a coat. I'm tired of the cold, debating running away to Mexico.

When most people think of Hoover Dam/Reseviotr, they think of the area along Sunbury Road. This…read moreis, however, an often overlooked area BELOW the dam. This area can be accessed from Sunbury Road (near the dam) or from Central College Rd. When entering from Central College Road, there is a nice parking area and a picnic shelter. The recreation area below the dam is spacious and allows for a variety of recreational activities.

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 in the visit the pencil sharpener museum and this welcome center was an added bonus. The…read morestaff here are super friendly, have tons of interesting information to share and they have a small gift selection as well. I bought a children's book for a present. If you will be visiting this area for any length of time, do stop in here and find out all the area has to offer. You will definitely benefit from the stop. Happy motoring!

I'm surprised to say that, despite the many visits we make to Hocking Hills, this is actually the…read morefirst time we made it to the welcome center! We usually head straight for the trails or cabins, but we wanted to experience our first Comfort Food Cruise event, and this is where you pick up tickets and the souvenir. It was well worth a visit. This is a cute little building not far from the highway, with a large waterwheel on the side. Like many informational tourist stops, it's packed full of brochures. The staff was so friendly and welcoming, eager to answer questions. There are also some great books and goodies on sale, including a soundtrack cd designed for Hocking Hills, which we're looking forward to checking out - it came highly recommended by the staff. If you're not sure where to go in Hocking Hills, be sure to stop here first, and they'll help you out! Plus, the all-too-fun and quirky pencil sharpener museum is right on the grounds... but that's for another review!

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.

Beautiful park, with PLENTY to see and do, even on a cold-ish, cloudy day. I made a quick, last…read moreminute detour here on a recent visit over to Columbus, and was really glad I did. Lot of trails (though not QUITE as well-marked as this directionally "challenged" hiker might like!!) and there's also a nice nature center, full of great displays, and apparently, some interesting community events (and great restrooms!!). I parked near the nature center, got my bearings, and decided to hike the shorter orange and yellow trails, which looped me around back to where I started in the parking lot area. Beautiful, lots to see, "somewhat" well-marked, but I made it out, so very do-able!! I wanted to also take the "Lake Trail," but didn't realize at first that it was the paved trail that started at the Nature Center. Once I realized I was heading in the right direction, it was a quick, easy trek to the two observation "shacks" on the shores of the park's beautiful Thoreau Lake. DON'T skip this short, scenic hike... Well worth the trip!! Blendon Woods (and all the other Metro Parks in the region) is a GREAT place for a day (or more...) in nature. Picnic pavilions, playgrounds, educational programs at the nature center, lots of trails... Definitely a four season GEM!! Check it out!!

Amazing, playgrounds, amazing nature, Center and as a teacher, I had an amazing time with a…read morenaturalist taking my fifth graders on a field trip here. There is so much to see so much to learn and beautiful wildlife and forest. You will definitely see turkeys if you stick around either walking the road or on the trails. We have had beautiful winter walks and times in the summer herewith family.

This was one of my favorite places to visit in Columbus, OH... and it's free! Unless you have to…read morepay for parking... I highly recommend this place!!! The garden is so interesting and from different angles you'll see different views. I really enjoyed this place and taking pictures.

Gorgeous park with awesome trees and topiaries! I was here for the Columbus Book Festival as this…read morewas right outside of the library. Without all the tents I feel like the paths would have been less confusing. They looped around in a few directions to see all the different topiaries. I think this would be a great place to just chill out on a blanket with friends. Excited to come here when it's all empty so I can really see everything up close

We reserved one of the full hookup sites online and stayed at the end of September 2025. The online…read morereservation site has all the details on lot size, electricity info, distance to showers, etc. However, it's limited in showing different dates, which is frustrating. Anyway, the check-in time is 3pm and check-out is 1pm. We paid fifty-three dollars per night for two adults and one dog, with a six fifty reservation charge. Check-in was easy, and the attendant was helpful; you just drive up to the office, check-in and go on your way. The layout is similar to a subdivision with cul-de-sacs and each spot having its own little yard, making it feel somewhat like camping in the woods. Our neighbors were quiet and most vehicles drove slowly. Everyone we met was pleasant and friendly. The camp itself was clean and easy to hook up. Bathrooms and showers were clean and there was plenty of toilet paper. Large trash bins were available along with gray water stations. The only thing I'd suggest is for the site identifiers to be repainted, as several had faded over time. We visited the beach, but didn't go swimming, given the temperature. The pond is catch and release and seemed maintained and not stagnant. The budget limitations need to be considered before passing judgment. We used bug spray every day and that seemed to help keep the bugs away. The site we booked had a level surface and plenty of room to back in. The water and electrical were easily accessible and worked fine. A lot of campers used an inline water filter. The water quality report is on the park website for anyone interested. The grass was well trodden, making a camp rug a must-have. There was also a fire pit with a grill attached, but we didn't use it to cook. Also, at the time, there wasn't a burn ban. Overall it was an enjoyable experience and we'll definitely return. It was fun to walk down the aisles and see all the setups and decorations and note future camp site options. How many campers are long-timers, it's hard to tell. But we were pleased and our dog loved exploring on our walks.

Nice spots but our outdoor chairs were taken!!! Loop G…read moreThe signs and spaces were NOT legible unless you were were walking

Have been here twice to find Horseshoe Falls and have seen no waterfall, either visit. The trail is…read morerocky and rooty. I also think the area is haunted, as we kept hearing voices and noises, but saw nothing or no one.

Beautiful visitor center with updated displays. Winter hours are Monday -Friday 8am -4pm. Small…read moregift shop, run by the Friends of Caesar Creek, with books, sweatshirts and stickers. Summer brings the caterpillar and butterfly lab. Public programs like Salamander hike, Monarch Butterfly Day and Owl Fest provide lots of family fun. Check out their Facebook "US Army Corps of Engineers Caesar Creek Visitor Center" page to find dates for this year.

We visited here after dinner at Schmidt's. This was a perfect place for us to come on our first…read morevisit to Columbus. They have a lovely selection of gifts made by Ohio artisans, including wall Art, jewelry, Christmas ornaments, and cards. The service was good and helpful. We found a souvenir ornament made by an Ohio artist.

This is my second time to the red stable, and I enjoyed it just as much as the first time. The…read moreselection of Ohio local artistry shines. The person working behind the counter was so friendly and helpful to everyone. This store is worth a stop if you're in German Village. Don't miss out on some of the incredible artistry items. You can find a special gift for anyone.