When we cone hiking at hocking hills we have tried to stay at hocking hills state park campground…read more This time the hocking hills campground was booked full leaving me looking for another convenient place to pitch a tent. Ultimately I decided to pick big sycamore family campground. I called to reserve my campsite and the lady that answered the phone was extremely pleasant, answered my questions and seemed interested in our trip by making suggestions and supplying good info based upon what I told her we were coming for. When we arrived a few days later her husband (I assume) was working the check in and he completely lived up to the expectations his wife set forth from when I called to reserve our campsite. He checked us in asked about our stay and made some good suggestions about activities that we were here to enjoy. He asked if we needed firewood, (that I found to be very reasonably priced in comparison to other local sources) I indeed needed firewood so I purchased some and he loaded it in his truck and delivered it to our campsite for us even bringing a fire starter log. Shortly after was time for them to close up the camp store and they came by our campsite to ask if we needed anything before leaving. We had a nice shaded lot. The bathrooms were extremely clean and comfortable. The campground was mostly people with campers but it was a very quiet setting on a weekend where the hocking hills campground was booked full and a bit crazy I'm sure. The last huge upside to this place was it was near logan where we love to eat at the old dutch restaurant, this place is a must when we visit. I would also like to add that I have a off leash (most of the time) dog and while they do have leash rules listed, they never mentioned a thing to me about my dog being off leash. This is not somthing I would expect them to cater too with every dog owner but I do have a very well trained dog so the fact that they were not very strict on this and seemed to recognize I was in control of my off leash friendly dog so much so as to not even mention the "rules" plays a huge part in making my trip all that much more enjoyable. Nothing I hate more then having to tie up my dog..

This is a great Campground if you're looking for a nice quiet friendly and family oriented…read moreatmosphere family nice and helpful firewood is reasonably price all in all had a great experience here and we will be back if you're looking for a place to camp in the Hocking Hills area this is the place to go!

This place is awesome. Did tent camping and bounce house with the kiddo, who absolutely loved it…read more River is not really accessible from the sites themselves because of the steep grade, but that didn't bother us. We did not visit the "beach" because it was fairly brisk. Came mid week after a rain and it was nice and quiet. There is a small playground and each site has a picnic table and fire ring (no cooking grate). Staff is amazing - kind and attentive. Definitely coming back.

This was our first time camping at this site. The facility is excellent, with plenty of available…read morespots, all of which are electric. We had booked for two nights. The staff was helpful, providing us with benches, fire pits, and trash collection services. There are about six bathrooms on-site, which also have shower facilities. However, on our second night, the campsite was fully occupied, making it difficult to use the restrooms as they were often in use. Many people took long showers without considering others. By the end of the night, the bathrooms were very dirty, the toilets were clogged, and there was no hand soap left.

I won't repeat other's comments regarding the pool situation and the lack of shade for the pull…read morethrough sites. All are accurate. If you have a small camper or like to tent camp, this place is perfect. The back half of the grounds are shaded very well. Also mentioned by others, there are plenty of pond related things to do. Not mentioned often is that there is a nice playset and a jump pad in the center of the camp which was nice for us to let the kids go play on with other kids. The restroom was clean and well stocked. The showers were decent. As with any camp bathouse, it was soupy inside. Negatives: The lack of shade for the cabins and pull through sites. The activities were hit or miss the weekend we stayed. We showed up for a couple of them to find the activity area abandoned, or were told that they didn't know if it was going to happen. We had to leave early morning the day we left. There is no night slot on the office so we had to slide our keys on top of the door and hope they were found. We called the after hours number which went to voicemail. We left a message to call us to confirm they received the message and found the keys... no call back... we called them later in the day and confirmed they found them. All and all our stay nets out as a 5 out of 10. Mediocre customer service, inconsistent camp activities, good bath house, great cabins, and great water activities, bad pool situation. I would have scored this much higher if not for the little problems.

Our stay at Hocking Hills Jellystone was extremely disappointing. The campground looked nothing…read morelike the photos on their website. The online pictures created expectations that simply were not met when we arrived. To make matters worse, campsites were not clearly labeled, which resulted in another camper taking our reserved site. Management was very disorganized and, instead of taking responsibility and resolving issues efficiently, seemed to have an excuse for everything. The site we were ultimately assigned was basically a mud pit and not suitable for the premium price we paid. Many of the amenities advertised were either under construction or unavailable during our stay, yet this was not adequately communicated beforehand. We chose this campground and paid the higher rates expecting the advertised experience, but what we received fell far short. For the amount of money spent, this campground was simply not worth it. Hocking Hills itself is beautiful, but we left feeling frustrated and misled. Unfortunately, we will not be returning and cannot recommend this campground to others.

Hocking Hills State Park is simply magical. Once you step onto the trails, it does not even feel…read morelike you are still in Ohio. We are so used to the rolling hills, corn and soybean fields of the Midwest. It truly feels like stepping into another world. We visited on a Wednesday - after the busy summer season - school back in session. I was surprised to still see quite a few people around the main attractions, especially Old Man's Cave, Devil's Bathtub and Cedar Falls, but once we moved farther along the trail, it became quiet and very peaceful. We hiked approximately for seven miles. The trails are marked with color codes on the trees but what I was missing where clear signs along the trail. It was difficult at times to determine if we where still on the right one. We ended up taking a wrong turn at one point and ended up on the purple trail instead of the red one we originally wanted to hike. But still - it was honestly one of the most beautiful hikes I have ever done. Hiking always recharges my soul, and this place certainly did that. The rock formations, caves, waterfalls, moss and forest scenery are absolutely breathtaking. That being said, some portions of the trail can be challenging. There are steep climbs, uneven ground and areas that can become slippery from the moisture and moss. At times, we had to steady ourselves on rocks or trees while climbing. Good hiking shoes are an absolute must, and be sure to bring a snack and plenty of water, especially on a warm day.

Wow is this a beautiful state park!…read more We went hiking on a Saturday which was crazy packed, but it was still stunning to home through gorges. Everything was beautiful! One downside is that they had stinky compost toilets even at the visitor's center.

We have made several visits to At Boulders Edge. over the years Dot Calm has become our favorite…read morecabin and we refer to it as "our cabin in Hocking Hills."We love the fact we are close to a main road and everything is easily accessible. The cabin scavenger hunt is great and we always add a new object! Frank & Renee have developed a gem and we enjoy it immensely.

Just returned from a quick midwinter getaway in the Skyview cabin. Cabin was unbelievable. Cozy…read moreone bedroom cabin with fireplace (unfortunately it wasn't needed), hotter on the porch was relaxing each night with great view of the night stars. Personal greeting from our host Frank upon arrival and very helpful. Highly recommend a stay there...atboulders edge....

My wife and I have been aware the The Wilds from watching Secrets of the Zoo for years. So in…read moreloving zoo and aquariums and all of the wonderful animals. We had our opportunity and went for it in visiting The Wilds and others in the area. We visited on a Saturday for a Sunset tour. Dinner is cooked up in the kitchen there and provided buffet style on the deck overlooking the fields. The food was good. Shortly after dinner a thunder storm blew in quick with some strong winds. Being from the west coast we rarely see these strong storms. We sheltered in place for a while. Whe the storm had passed through those of us who stayed for the tours were treated a wonderful upclose tour and stunning colorful sunset. We returned on Monday to stay in one of the hurts for a few nights. There are about 12 yurts yurts overlooking the fields of some animals with a wonderful view. A very good Dinner and breakfast and an open air tour are included with the stay. After visit time around the fire pit. I woke up early one morning to find the takin along the water and some taking a swim. Everyone staying in the yurts enjoyed sharing the stories of their tours and checking out the views from the various yurts. There are the 2 tours for the visitors. The wildside tour is an upclose ride in the back of a truck which can leave the road to be up close to the animals. The open air tour is an open air bus which stays on the road while still getting to see the beautiful exotic animals. There are bison, Asian and white rhinos, giraffes, takin, camels, and so many other animals with all of the babies. The tour guides and whole staff is so knowledgeable about the animals. Ready to answer all of the visitors questions about the animals. Everyone has their favorite animals that enjoy seeing around. We are talking about a return visit to check out the new lodge.

Second time visiting. We will be back again. Staff is super knowledgeable and friendly . We saw so…read moremany animals up close. I would absolutely recommend the wild side tour Our tour leader Faith was absolutely amazing.

Lincoln was our boat guy this morning. He was very patient and helpful with getting our anxious 10…read moreyear old into her kayak.

We found this secret camp spot not too far from Hocking Hills State Park right along the river…read more Shane set us up over the phone with a campsite and kayaking for the next day even though it was preseason! The campsites had a small bundle of wood for a campfire and they were really well spaced out so you don't feel that you are right on top of the next site. The hot showers and restrooms were well maintained and really nice after falling in on our kayak excursion:) Thanks Shane

We came for a bachelorette party for the weekend! It was perfect. Plenty of space and bedrooms for…read moreeveryone. The hot tub was a hit too. The decor was super cute and the whole place was decorated very week. Such a great spot to go for a weekend getaway during COVID. Plenty of bath towels and other great basic amenities on site. We really want to come back!

This was such a perfect first time glamping experience. They thought of every detail - soft sheets,…read morea dehumidifier in the bell tent, romantic outdoor showers. Loved cooking over a campfire, drinking fresh coffee in the morning (provided!) and hiking around their gorgeous property. They have a community bonfire area and it was so nice sitting by the fire and meeting some new people. The tent was totally gorgeous. There are tons of amenities and restaurants nearby in Logan so if you don't want to fuss with cooking over a fire - you can just go to a restaurant. This was a very fun, romantic experience. Highly recommend!

This is a beautiful campground that is very well priced and it is right next to a lake. Many folks…read morelive here year round, which says a lot about a place. The camp hosts do an amazing job keeping the camp clean and functional. Everyone is friendly and the view is incredible!

GREAT place to dive water between 50-75 degrees depending on depth/ the owner Barbara very nice &…read moreaccommodating/ 10.00 to dive/ 10.00 to full tank right on sight. I will definitely be back

Ethan and Maddy were great. They made sure out team know the rules of zip-lining but also made sure…read morewe have fun and knew random facts that they know. They made sure to learn everyone's name and to pay attention to who needed more help than the others.

We had a great time with our family on a quick HH getaway. Our guides were Bus and Luke. They were…read moreconfidence-inspiring, friendly, funny and knowledgeable. They really made the experience. Thanks also to Maria, our ATV/UTV driver!! We will be back again and plan to recruit some friends!