160 Hocking Hills Vacation Rentals & Short Term Rentals

About Hocking Hills

Hocking Hills is a non-contiguous state park near central Ohio. Filled with indoor activities, outdoor adventures, plus great accommodations, this spread out park is the perfect getaway for the family.

Things to do in Hocking Hills

There are plenty of things to do in Hocking Hills. Adventure-seekers can check out fun activities like zip lining or canoeing. There is also a variety of different trails for you hike on, including a hike out to Ash Cave, the largest recess cave in the state of Ohio. If you’re vacationing in the spring, summer, or fall, you can check out the spacious campgrounds in the park and plan a fun camping weekend. There are also bunch of different cool caves and waterfalls that make this park fun, including Cedar Falls and Old Man’s Cave. If the park is not your thing, festivals move throughout the city all year round, so be sure to check your calendar to see just what Hocking Hills will be celebrating when you visit.

Hocking Hills Day Trips

Hocking Hills has plenty of fun in store, but there are plenty of nearby places that you can also check out during your vacation. The world famous Bob Evans Farm is south of town in Gallia County, and is home to an annual farm festival that is filled with food, entertainment, and other fun games and activities. If you want to try more outdoor adventures, visit the Wayne National Forest, where you can try fun things like ATVs and horseback riding, and hunting. Planning an escape to the city? Lancaster is a nearby city with a bustling downtown area filled with small shops and great eats. You can also venture out to Nelsonville, a small town nearby that is home to many historic sites like the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway and Starbrick Gallery.

Hocking Hills Accommodations

Whether you’re planning a camping trip inside the park, or want to take a quick weekend vacation to a nearby city, we make it super easy for you to find the perfect place to stay. Inside the park you can choose to stay at either a state-owned cabin at Old Man’s Cave and Lake Hope, or a privately owned cabin, perfect for a quick vacation. If you’re planning a quick day trip to Lancaster for some shopping, we recommend picking a rental located north of the park, enabling you to leave and come back from the city quickly. We also recommend checking out some of the two-bedroom rentals or family-sized cabins available further west of Hocking Hills if you want to venture out to places like Nelsonville or the Wayne National forest. Don’t want to stay in the park, but want to be close enough to travel there daily? We have a variety of different vacation homes, hotel rooms, and cabins available for rent surrounding the entirety of the park, from a 6-bedroom cabin in Clear Creek Metro Park to a one-bedroom cozy getaway in South Bloomingville. No matter where you decide to stay, you can compare rentals by price, ratings, reviews and more on Tripping. Book your Hocking Hills rental today!

Transportation in Hocking Hills

Logan Public Transit provides public transportation in Hocking Hills, but this service is mainly for shuttle rides. The easiest way to get around Hocking Hills is by car, and there are car rental services available in nearby cities Lancaster and Chillicothe, which includes service from Hertz and Enterprise.