It's been a WHILE since I was here, but it's a WONDERFUL place, from the spacious yet cozy lodge, the beautiful lake and marina, the pools (both indoor and outdoor, though I'm not sure if they're only for lodge guests...) hiking trails and SO much more!! Ohio has some of the BEST state park facilities, and this GEM is no exception!! A bit out of the way, but that's part of its charm!! Check it out!!! read more

With a nature center, 2 dog parks, 2 fossil parks, a lodge, and cabins, hiking trails and a lake, Hueston Woods is a great place to enjoy a day, a weekend or a week. We rented two couples cabins that were pet friendly and had a wonderful time. The cabins were clean, the kitchen was tiny but functional, s'more's happened as did laughter. Great place to vacation. read more

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We tried the camping again for the Halloween events this past weekend. It was a nightmare for those who love to camp because of the type of people who are camping here. This time we opted to stay on the primitive loop, thinking it would be more peaceful compared to 2 years ago. We were wrong. The pit toilets were relatively clean. The service of the park office staff was friendly, the campsites were mostly clean with minimal litter from previous stays. Picnic tables were in good shape. Fire rings somewhat falling apart. The insane amount of noise pollution, cigarettes etc and loud speakers from camping neighbors makes this place trashy and miserable. Even the primitive sites are right next to one another. The neighbors played music until 2am smoking blunts, talking loudly, cursing loudly and there are kids all around. They then get up at 6 am, with the same behavior for hours. So it's standard to have this type of experience here. They then piled all of their wood on their fire the next day, packed up and left a raging fire, that we had to put out. So people have no camping etiquette, or regard for nature. I would not recommend staying here, at least during peak season or events. The bathhouse in the electric sites are was also disgusting and not maintained, same scenario as the last time we stayed here. People also smoke cigarettes in the bathhouse, which is disgraceful with so many other people and children around. read more

Quick trip here to de-stress in nature. The fall colors are not as impressive around the lake as they are on the main loop drive. Took a quick trail in the woods around the beach. Heard more birds than i saw but i did see some. But im caring for my 91 yr old mom right now as she broke her back. Can't go far so this was a perfect 2 hour getaway. read more

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A beautiful area to just explore and be in nature with family and friends. My family and I go often each summer.

It's getting better. It used to be to be so clean, nice and safe when I was younger. Please get a better topography map of park.

Frequently camp at Hueston Woods. Park has been a favorite but management is letting park deteriorate in past two years. We usually bring our own weed eater and blower because grass gets very high. If it weren't for the hosts, this park would be a total mess! The hosts are very helpful and friendly But can only do so much due to poor management. We love to ride our bikes through the park. Dumpsters are at entrance to park campground and are frequently overflowing with bad first and last impression for campers and visitors. Not many full hookup sites and several are difficult to use due to sloped pads. read more

One night stay at the lodge. Staff was very rude. Staff also did not disclose any extra charges to my account, but my credit card was charged no problem! Be sure to have an about $1000 if you are staying just one night. There were so many charges they didn't even know what two of them were for that totaled about $200. Not worth it at all. I wish I could give it negative stars. read more

This is a difficult review to write for several reasons....I was with a group of similarly older folks, so we didn't get out of the car much to explore the facilities and amenities. Mainly, we just drove around the park which appeared to be well maintained and clean. The main building for visitors was undergoing some renovation and looked to be getting the roof repaired. What I found interesting was that you could make arrangements for staying in a cabin, or in the main building. I don't think they allow tent camping, but the cabins appeared to be well maintained and some were near the lake, so they had great views between the water on one side and the forest on the other. But since we didn't stay overnight, I can't say how affordable or comfortable the accommodations are. The lake is large and had a boat rental / marina area. But since I'm not a boater, I don't know how their pricing is and what restrictions they have on bringing your own boat to the park. Being from out of state, I am not sure if I would need a separate license to boat here or not. There are lots of amenities including mountain bike trails, a sand beach and playground near the lake, tennis courts, basketball courts, and a nature center which was closed while we were there. It didn't take long to drive from amenity to amenity, but if you had to walk, it would take some time and effort because of the park's size. I wish I had my camera ready as three female deer walked across the road back to the cabins right in front of our vehicle. What amazes me is how quickly they blend into the woods as we pulled up to where they had entered. Completely invisible to all of us in the car. Nice to know that the animals look healthy and well fed in the park. We mainly came here because our friends who were driving us through the park has done their "courting" in the park about 50 years ago and wanted to see how much it had changed. They were well pleased with the park condition and the upgrades that had occurred. Review #3796 read more

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This was another local state park that we explored earlier this year during quarantine. It's pretty remote and we figured since the weather wasn't super warm it wouldn't be super busy. The trails are very rustic and not always marked well. The mapping system is okay, but I feel like it could be better. The beach looked nice, but the water was kind of gross. It wasn't swimming season so it didn't matter. I'd be curious to go back now and see if things have improved with time. It was still a fun trip and I'm looking forward to going back and seeing what else my family can find. read more

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I have never been to this park except for when I was a young one and that was to golf with my dad a few times. Shame on me!! It took me to go as another carry out date night occurrence. Good thing!! This is a nice place. It is not huge but nice lake with a small beach, But an huge parking area. It has campground,lodging,restaurant, trails,horse trails,covered bridge,nature trails you get the point all packed into this great park. So go out and enjoy this place! read more

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It's a great park to visit. The last few years they have had problems with dead ash trees but it looks to be under control. Love the restaurant and highly recommended it. read more

I grew up camping in Houston Woods. I remember riding my bike all through the campgrounds and sometimes stopping to play at the miniature putt putt couse on the grounds (not sure if that's still there). There is a beach and marina, though I haven't spent any time on the water here so cannot remark on the services offered. The trails are nice and scenic, but also not always the most well-marked. At least once, I've had to turn around for fear of not knowing where' I'd end up. The staff has always been pretty friendly and I definitely have a lot of fond memories here. There's also a really cool covered bridge nearby, if you're doing some sightseeing. I'll definitely be back soon to do some more exploring! read more

Hueston Woods, with it's tall trees, towers over the surrounding farm country. As one approaches, it is quite a sight. In the fall, when boating activities have come to a close, the lake is quite tranquil. I can only imagine how the lake buzzes with activity in the summer. Unfortunately, I had to take a star away for the trail signage, or rather lack their of. Before visiting we download, and printed the map. Our plan was to hike the part of the American Discovery Trail that runs through Houston Woods. (The complete American Discovery Trail runs from the Pacific ocean to the Atlantic.) While the trail is featured on the map, there are no markers at the park. Even with the Park's map, it was hard to tell which trail on is on. On the map, some trails seem to touch or overlap. It was confusing. Trails are marked with what looks like a piece of pvc pipe. It wasn't overly clear. While beautiful, a lot of the trails were muddy, and slippery, despite it not having rained for days. read more

Hueston Woods State Park - No clear signage as to which trail one is at. This is how most of the trails were marked. - Parks Near Me - College Corner, Ohio

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Not much privacy at the campsites Very close together Big shower house Toilets had no doors just a shower curtain. That was weird. We were not there for the Halloween nights but people were decorating like crazy! read more

Hueston Woods State Park - Parks Near Me - College Corner, Ohio

This has been our go to campground for a quick getaway for many years. The camp area is pretty simple compared to other campgrounds. The bulk of their sites are 30amp and only have electric. I did see a sign on this trip that said they will he upgrading sites in section A to full hook up in the coming year. There are several things to do during your stay at Hueston Woods. Hiking trails, Mt. bike trails, kayaking or canoeing on the lake, disc golf course, golf course, nature center and much more. Hueston Woods is a beautiful park that's worth taking the time to explore. read more

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If you are here in the summer, make a point of going to see Cedar Falls-- a beautiful set of terraced stone steps in a creek bed, with little waterfalls rushing down them. It's beautiful and fun to play in too. There is a Cedar Falls trail, but to really experience the creek, you may have to veer off the trail and hike up the creek itself. My shoes may never be the same (you should bring sandals) but it was worth it. read more

The entire park encourages everyone to walk/hike the trails and or to enjoy the bike trails. The lake is wonderful for sailing an or canoeing. Camping or lodging is fantastic too! read more

A group of friends and I rented a campsite here for Memorial Day Weekend. Definitely seemed like more of a family atmosphere than maybe we were wanting. Park Rangers may or may not have accosted us for drinking beer roughly a quarter dozen times, as it is illegal to do in state parks. Uh...whoops. The campsite was VERY busy. It was like being secluded in the forest with hundreds of other people. Civilization is not far off in nearby Oxford, so you can really choose how much you want to "rough it". Amenities: Bathrooms are downright scary, most without running water, hand sanitizer, and occasionally toilet paper. I suggest bringing your own. There is a beach. Sorta. More of a grass knoll with a dirt patch adjacent to the muddy lake. It is not watched by a lifeguard, though the rangers were out looking for adult beverages. Do be careful, as I saw some exposed re-bar sticking out of a piece of concrete near the edge of the water - a lawsuit waiting to happen. We spent a lot of time here and it was quite enjoyable. We tossed a watermelon around in the water and the little kids seemed to think that was the coolest thing that had ever happened. I only slightly injured my patella. There is a brand new covered bridge by a creek near the campsites, definitely a cool place to stop and skip some stones. Additionally I saw a lot of people taking advantage of horseback riding. Despite how awful I've made this place sound, it really was a great time and I would go back for some light camping sometime soon, maybe on a less popular weekend. read more

Very pretty state park, with level sites . Still very nice to walk around. It was very muddy from all the rain, but still beautiful. Very large sites with full hook-ups. They have putt putt putt, boating, checkers, volleyball and many other family activities. It wasn't crowded and was very quiet. Overall a very nice camping spot, I'm sure to return to. read more

I have been camping here twice with the family. We all had a great time both times. The first was during one of their Halloween Weekends and they had a lot of fun activities for kids such as carnival style games, a bounce house, haunted houses, hay rides, you name it. It was pouring rain all weekend and we still had a great time. The second time was less crowded and we stayed in a camper in the "A" loop. We found a trail of of one of the campsites that led to a river and had the best day ever!!! The river had a bit of a waterfall in this area and a place that was great to swim. We walked upstream a bit and saw all kids of fish, crawdads, birds, etc. It was an awesome day. We were not able to use the beach because of algae in the water, which is common for this area of Ohio. We did fish from one of the docks and we caught a TON! The Nature Center is free and offers all kinds of programs that are fun and educational. We got to touch snakes and watch them get fed. They also offer free guided short nature hikes that were easy for my little ones to do. The loops are paved so bring the kids' bikes. There are playground areas in each loop. The bathrooms are not spectacular, but it is a State Park, not a fancy hotel. They are pretty much equal to any state park bathroom. I look forward to going back! As a reference for other families, my kids are 10, 9, 6 and 5. read more

Hueston Woods State Park - Great fishing from the boat dock - Parks Near Me - College Corner, Ohio

All in all, a nice picnic place. We spent the afternoon in the swimming area where they had picnic tables and even a food stand that sold hot dogs, chips, and ice cream, etc.. The swimming part was like a mini-beach where they had sand that you could lay your towels in, and then a few yards away from that was the grassy area with picnic tables. I could see this place being insanely busy during the summer. It's a fairly small swimming area. There are also restrooms for men and women that have a changing area and showers for rinsing. The restrooms were pretty clean and they are open above, so therefore didn't stink like you would expect a public restroom to stink. The park / sand / lake area was also pretty well kept. It was clean and comfortable. I have never been lake-swimming before, but the water was kinda murky, not sure if it was because of the sand that had been placed there. It didn't smell funky or anything, but it was kinda wierd seeing my toddler's swim diaper with a brownish hue (and no, it wasn't poop from her!) which I assumed was from the lake water. Overall, a good experience and we would definitely return for a swim and a picnic. As for other areas of the park, haven't experienced them yet, but will update as we get to check them out. read more

Wonderful park , lots of trails and nice atmosphere. You have to love nature and we do . Not the most updated place but the nostalgia is perfect . You can rent boats and take on the water ! read more

Way too outdated for the price that they charge for 1 night. The receptionist at the front desk was extremely rude. Food at the restaurant is mediocre at best (the new menu). The main lobby has a strong musty smell. The wifi in our room did not exist at all! I could rearly get 1 bar. The microwave was filthy on the inside. Our 'private balcony' was overlooking someone's car and there were two racoons living under it. So the entire contents of the trashcan situated nearby had been brought right to our footsteps. The entire building and the territory, including the outdoor pool area need maintenance and cleaning. ALL of the towels in the pool area are nasty and have holes. On the other hand, the location is hard to beat. The lodge is overlooking a beautiful lake. It is painful to see management taking such a poor care of this wonderful place! read more

Hueston Woods State Park - I didn't look for the worst towel in the pile... this one was actually one of the best looking ones. - Parks Near Me - College Corner, Ohio

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I came to Hueston Woods for a quick getaway, and we chose to stay in the on-site cabins--but that's a whole other review. The park is huge! One of the reasons we chose it is for the disc golf. The Mister has played for years, but it was my first time. The park provides a beautiful landscape for the game. Walking through the hills and overlooking the gorgeous, huge lake was just as much fun as the golf itself!! The first 9 holes are fairly difficult since it's so hilly. The next 9 holes cross the street where the land is much flatter and easier to navigate. Well, that is until the course signs start to disappear. Several of the signs were missing, and homemade signs were in their place. In one instance, somebody had simply written on a pole, and with hole 18, there was no sign at all! (In case you're wondering, 18 ends right by the tennis court.) There's lots to do at Hueston Woods, but we didn't have enough time to explore it all on this quick trip. That just gives us an excuse to come back again soon! **UPDATE 10/28/14** After a bit of online digging, it looks like the disc golf course is being revamped, thus the confusion. I still feel they could have done a better job with signage. read more

Why only four stars? Star #1 STAFF, very helpful. Front desk STAFF one star housekeeping STAFF one star lifeguards STAFF one star Cleanliness one star So where is star #5? The work crew outside started a bunch of super LOUD, did I mention LOUD heavy machinery around 6:30AM and really ruined my lake view porch morning coffee and enjoying the outside tables by the pool later that morning. If checkout is noon, that would be a great time to fire up the loud dump trucks and backhoes. Just saying. read more

First visit today and most likely we won't ever be back. The good - The park itself is beautiful. The lake and beach are nice and clean. The dog park was fun for our pooches and I found 5 four leaf clovers! Access to fresh running water inside the dog park was a real plus. The one trail I hiked was nicely shaded but it just kind of came to a confusing stop so I turned back and re-traced my steps to get back to the beginning but still a relatively nice, not too hard/not too easy walk in the woods. The bad - The campground is cramped and packed full - too many cars were permitted in the area. One site alone had 5 cars parked all over it. The over abundance of cars made it hard to see small children as they would jet out into the roadway - a real safety concern obviously. The ugly - The majority of the people we observed were either not friendly or just plain inappropriate. Dog park visitors were snobby and lacking in understanding of dog behavior. We have well-socialized huskies. They play loud and are often mistaken for being aggressive but with tails wagging and lowered into a play stance they're clearly there to play. Beach-goers were loud, obnoxious, foul-mouthed, and wore inappropriate bathing suits for a family beach. We observed what appeared to be at least 2 drug deals. While walking on the trail, 5 people a little ways behind me kept yelling and then started yelling comments towards me and my dogs - just a little unsettling to be in the woods alone with 5 people heckling me. I fully understand the park has no control over the type of people who come. Maybe a lifeguard at the beach would help change some of the behavior at the beach - I don't know. It's a real shame that this was our experience because this park is beautiful and has so much to offer. We go camping to escape the loud, inappropriate annoyances of the city - not to be immersed in it. read more

Hiked here over Memorial Day weekend with my family. The Mud Lick trail that you can access off the Lodge parking area is not very interesting. I would skip this one. The saving grace was later hiking the Cedar Falls trail. This was much more interesting. There had been some rain, so there was a nice amount of water flowing. We enjoyed our visit, but don't think we will come back. Be careful when you visit the beach area the Geese own it and their waste is everywhere. read more

I really, really want to give Hueston Woods 4 stars, because the hiking trails I checked out today were overall in very good condition. However, the lack of clear signage and trailhead markings drove me nuts. It took me a long time to figure out where to drive to some of the nature trails. Once I was there, the map didn't seem to correspond to the trails I could find. In all, I *think* I visited the Big Woods Trail, the Blue Heron and maybe?? the Sugar Bush trail. I think at some point I was also on the American Discovery Trail, which seems to overlay some of the established trails. Like I said, I don't really know because the park-provided maps are so inadequate. That aside, a nice walk in the woods, with fewer people than I expected to see. The highlight was a stand of trees off the side of the Big Woods trail from which I could hear a bizarre creaking/squealing/distortion pedal sound. I still don't know if it was two trees rubbing against each other in the wind, or a well-camouflaged critter. read more

Hueston Woods State Park is a fun place for a family getaway. I've been here twice with my family and each time we stayed overnight in one of their cabins. The cabins are up for rental from the main lodge. You just drive to the main lodge and rent a cabin for the night. It's good to book one in advance, though. I've always done this on the park's online site. You can also call the park. The main lodge is nice and offers rooms as well as a restaurant and a gift shop. The lodge also has a nice view of the lake. Another good feature to the lodge is Wi-Fi. If you eat at the lodge restaurant, the food isn't too great, though. I did this the first time I came and really regretted it later. The cabins are great! Each cabin offers two bedrooms. One with a double bed and one with a bunk bed. The cabins also have nice kitchens with stoves and refrigerators as well as a dining table and a nice dish-washing area. The cabins also feature a TV with a VCR and DVD player and a sofa. I always bring a movie to watch. Also the cabins have nice bathrooms with a shower and lots of towels. They're also heated. The heater can get a bit loud in the night as they are hot water heaters in a closet, so if your kids aren't used to that it might be kinda frightening. It's not too loud, though. Outside the cabins are grills for cooking. I usually stick with cooking in the cabin, though. Hueston Woods is always alot of fun for the family! read more

A very large and popular state park with tons of stuff to do and see. Boating, biking, fishing, hiking, and lots of ranger led activities too. In the Fall they have some very popular Halloween activities. This is not the place to go if you are looking for peace and quiet and to be surrounded in nature. It is the place to go to go have some fun with friends and family in the great outdoors. read more

I've been to Hueston Woods six or seven times, and hope to go six or seven more. The only thing keeping HW from 5 stars is some type of true natural wonder that leaves you in awe like Old Man's Cave or Lyon Falls at Mohican. But enough about what this place lacks. There is a lot to see and do here. I'll try and give you the highlights. There's plenty of hiking, much of it shaded. I like the Mud Lick trail (and adjacent disc golf course), Cedar Falls, and Blue Heron trails. The fossil collection area is can't miss. If fossil collecting isn't your thing, you can wade or walk in the creek. You will also get a great view of the covered bridge nearby. The nature center is cool and has some nice programs. There's a marina, and boat rental is available. Another aspect of the park that is great is their ability to innovate. For instance, since we have been going, a dog park and a disc golf course have been added. Both are quality and enhance the mission of the park. read more

Nice picnic place to go. There is a small boat port available . I don't know anything about the boat rental though. Don't go over speed limit!!!!!!!!! read more

We had a great camping experience as a family. The little store on the grounds was extremely useful and the staff were very pleasant. There were large groups nearby but everyone was seemingly friendly and not too loud at.night. we had zero luck fishing and the bathrooms we're a bit sketchy but that's what we would expect from a campground! We will definitely return. read more

Several years ago, my husband and I experienced the most wonderful 4th of July adventure at Hueston Woods Lodge titled "Thunder in the Woods". Since then we have been one of your best free mediums for advertisement. We could not say enough about the accommodations, amenities and especially the fireworks of those two days. This year we decided to revisit. To make certain we would get an opening, we made reservations back in February with a deposit of $272.03 for July 4th and 5th. We had been anticipating a repeat of our original visit. When we arrived, we were abruptly disappointed. The interior halls smelled like an old unkempt apartment building. The furnishings in the room appeared to be the bare minimum. The bathroom had only a sink, toilet and tub/shower. There was no counter space to put any toiletries. In our room the chest of drawers for keeping clothes did not stay shut. The bathtub drain was removed and sitting on the edge of the tub. The shower faucet assembly was loose and needed to be gently persuaded to work correctly. We did not bring toiletries with us because after many experiences in other lodges and motels we assumed they came with the cost of the room. There was no bar of soap; only dispensers for shower gel, shampoos and conditioner. I get that, less waste. I had to walk down to the main desk to ask for lotion which I thought would have been provided. In the morning when I went to make coffee in the complimentary coffee machine, there was an old coffee pod inside. I have no idea how long it had been there. There were no coffee mugs or Styrofoam cups provided for hot drinks, only plastic cups for cold beverages. I had no desire to make coffee there so walked down to the front desk again to get coffee for my husband and me. When we sat outside on the balcony, we noticed that the gutter was no longer held by the proper attachments but rather tied with what I can best describe as plastic ties. Because of the day's heat we decided to watch television instead of going outside. The guide for the TV did not match the channels so I walked down to the front desk again. The person behind the desk said that was an old one, made me a copy of the "new" one and I went back to my room only to find that it was the same guide I had in the beginning. I walked down again and talked to a different person who also said that was the old one and gave me the current one. Walking back I noticed people complaining that the token machine for the indoor games was not working. When we started to prepare for bed, we discovered that there was not a blanket on our bed, only the bedsheet, top sheet and "comforter". I walked down again to the front desk and requested one. About an hour later we received a blanket. It also appears that occupants are nickeled-and-dimed for everything in the lodge. Make the coffee opportunities unpleasant in the rooms so you go down to the Starbuck's café and make a purchase. The price of meals in the restaurant were not comparable to local area diners. Two bottles of water sat on our counter that we could purchase for two dollars apiece. The cost of our two-day stay also included a beautification fee of 3%. I'm not certain where that money is being spent. I checked the post holiday rates for upcoming rooms and none compare to that price. Yes, it was a holiday. Yes, there were great fireworks display. But the quality of the room and amenities would not change, and I think that is unconscionable. read more

Nice little park and fun place to take the kids, with the nature center and trails. Not sure about the cleanness of the beach/water, so I'm hesitant to let them go swimming here, but everything else is really nice. Great place to bring a little picnic in the summer. read more

Enjoyed a nice dinner this evening at the lodge. Great atmosphere, food was delicious and service was outstanding. I would definitely recommend Hueston Woods to others looking for a nice little get away. read more

Though I'm only giving this place two stars, it was not an overall bad experience, I just want to add some realistic perspective if you're looking for a campground as a young adult without a family. Hueston Woods is big and spacious and has lots of options for relaxing and exploring. It's a good option maybe for a day trip from Cincinnati to get out in nature. The campsites in the woods were stacked next to each other, but most are grassy and flat. But some things to note: - It was our experience that the park rangers drove around once every 3 hours or so, sped through camp, and did not survey camp at all after 'quiet hours.' So both nights we were there our neighbors were up literally all night shouting with no one to enforce the 'quiet hours' which seem to not exist, so there's truly no guarantee that you will have a peaceful night if that' what you're looking for. In reference to the alcohol restrictions, I saw people walking around holding beer cans and no one policing that all weekend, so I think if you're not drawing attention to yourself it's probably pretty lax. - the facilities are out houses/latrines, with no sinks for hand washing, and smell really terrible, flies are swarming during the day. You have to buy a shower pass if you want to shower. So bring soap/antibacterial for each time you need the bathroom! But I suppose it's camping so it shouldn't be all that surprising... -Raccoons! So many of them. I'm a lifelong camper and I've never experienced such aggressive raccoons ever. They crawled all over our campsite each night, including on top of our cars (paw prints to prove it!). So pack your food up in your car at night. They got our neighbor's cheese and bacon. They were so desperate they chewed into a box of our ziplock bags. -We dubbed the beach "Goose Poop Beach." The 'sand' is more like gravely dirt, and there's goose droppings and feathers all over. There's also a lot of screaming children but again, that should be expected. The water is murky and questionable, but it's a lake so who knows... There's good cold showers for washing off after though, and flushing toilets there! Nevertheless we enjoyed our time relaxing on the beach, raised up from the poop on chairs, and with our ear phones in. - Last note -- the area seems to be experiencing a dry spell so currently the water levels are very low and many are dried up. Therefore, the Cedar Falls trail doesn't actually feature those nice cascading falls but rather dry flat layers of rock. The trail was still really fun to hike and secluded which was nice, but sadly there aren't any water wonders to view. Hope his helps! read more

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Our first time here. The Lodge restaurant was lovely: "slow service with a smile". ;-) The buffet breakfast was fine. Loved the fresh-squeezed oj. Then we tried walking some trails. And we did but the park map is TOTALLY INADEQUATE!!! It's wrong and very confusing. I have no navigational skills, but my husband does and even he was dumbfounded... we tried the #4 trail (=Mud Lick) and then the Cedar Falls one and both times got completely confused due to lack of signage. If I had been there on my own it would have turned into my very own version of "The Blair Witch Project"... even with my husband we ended up having to navigate a pretty steep section to get back to a road. The only half-ways decent map is located at the park office. The gift shop is also disappointing. As a postcard-fan I was disappointed in their selection. The Park office was closed. read more

This place has been waiting only two hours from me - man was I slow to get here. Recently renovated family cabins are great for parties of 4 adults or 5 with kids. Close to other cabins they are otherwise very remote. Lodge food is typical. But they do offer wine and beer. Great outdoor experience. Golf course is 3-4 star - worth playing. read more