Camping/info for hocking Hills, OH

[cheffy 10]

OK all you Ohio guys. What is near Hocking Hills. The PLC is thinking of trying it out for a campout. any Scout Camps and anything else to do in the area? The park looks huge so I'm sure they won't be bored.

[Ohio_Scouter 10]

cheffy,

 

Hocking Hills is one of our favorite camping areas in the state. There are at least a half-dozen hiking areas available (Old Man's Cave, Sand Cave, Conkle's Hollow, Cantwell Cliffs, etc.). It is probably the most scenic state park in the state of Ohio. Check this link for additional information:

 

http://www.hockinghills.com/

 

[dg98adams 18]

We have not done it as a troop, but I have taken my family a couple times. Well worth it.

 

http://www.tecumsehdrama.com/

 

Last time we stayed at hocking Hills as a Troop, the Scouts left the group camping area on a 6 mile hike to the falls. awesome.

[Troop185 44]

We took our troop there this past Easter,from Michigan (about our 10th time.) We went mid week and had the youth area to ourselfs (it is usually crowded on the weekend.) First night we did Ash Cave. The next day we did Cedar Falls and hiked over (about 3 miles) to Old Man Cave, eating lunch on the trail. The water level was up, and about every turn, there was another waterfall. From Old Man Cave we drove up to Rock House, and then to Conkles Hollow before we ran out of time.

 

Our scouts love Hocking Hills!