Hocking Hills State Park has full-hookup and electric sites with pads up to 50 feet, but a steep entrance road and sites that fill fast in October.
Hocking Hills in southeast Ohio is a compact area of sandstone gorges, waterfalls and cave-like rock shelters. The best-known stops are Old Man’s Cave, Cedar Falls, Ash Cave and Rock House. Conkles Hollow State Nature Preserve and Hocking State Forest add more trails and quiet.
Hocking Hills State Park Campground has 169 sites: 47 full hookup, 122 electric (20, 30 or 50 amp), 30 walk-in tent sites, camper cabins and group camps. Paved pads are reported to fit units up to 50 feet. Reservations are required, with no walk-ins, and book up to six months ahead through ReserveOhio.
The main caution for RVers is the entrance road. Visitors describe it as steep and narrow with a tight curve. Smaller tow vehicles pulling larger trailers may struggle, and big rigs should swing wide.
| State park sites | 169: 47 full hookup, 122 electric, 30 walk-in tent, camper cabins, group camps |
|---|---|
| Rate | About $40 per night reported for RV sites (confirm on ReserveOhio) |
| Reservations | Required, up to 6 months ahead; reserveohio.com or 866-644-6727 |
| Max stay | 14 nights reported |
| Check-in | 3 p.m., reported as strictly enforced |
| Trails | Open a half hour before sunrise to a half hour after sunset |
Sites are mostly paved and sized for large rigs, but the approach and the unevenness are the common complaints.
The state park campground is open year-round, with limited water and restrooms from about December through March.
| Time of year | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Spring (April–May) | Waterfalls run well, wildflowers bloom and temperatures are mild. |
| Summer | Hot and busy, with ticks and mosquitoes. Book months ahead. |
| Fall (October) | Peak color and the heaviest crowds. Summer weekends and October fill up fast. |
| Winter | Quiet and often icy on trails. Water and restrooms are limited. |
Details for the state park come from ODNR and a Hocking Hills visitor guide. Private park details come from their own descriptions and RV listing sites.
Best for: Pool for campers, laundry, camp store and a trail that links to Old Man’s Cave.
Watch out: Steep entrance road and a strict 3 p.m. check-in. Best full-hookup sites are reported as 48 and up.
Best for: Amenities for families.
Watch out: Entrance road is steep and narrow and cell service is limited.
Best for: Full hookups on the water.
Watch out: Check site size and rental trailer layout.
Best for: Hike to the gorge from your site.
Watch out: Confirm current rates and RV hookups directly.
Best for: A quieter base outside the park.
Watch out: Confirm site lengths.
Best for: Dry camping on the river for small rigs.
Watch out: No hookups.
Zaleski State Forest and Wayne National Forest allow dispersed camping in designated areas. Check regulations and fire restrictions before you go.
All plans assume you leave the RV at camp and drive the tow vehicle to the trailheads.
First visit.
Families and leisurely travelers.
Anyone who wants spare days.
The best-known stop, with stairs, tunnels and a gorge walk of about a mile. Early mornings are quieter.
A wide waterfall at the end of a shaded gorge trail. It is most dramatic in spring.
A large recess cave with a short, easy path of about a quarter mile that is wheelchair accessible.
A cave-like opening halfway up a cliff that you walk through. Allow time for the stairs.
A state nature preserve with a flat gorge-bottom trail and a rim loop. No pets are allowed.
Quiet woods beside the park with 33 miles of bridle trails, a good place to get away from crowds.
Stay on marked trails. The state park requires it and many trails are one-way. Follow the signs.
Leave the RV at camp. Trailhead parking fills on weekends. A tow vehicle is easier than a motorhome.
Expect busy weekends. Summer weekends and October fill the campground and trailheads. Arrive on a weekday if you can.
Logan is the nearest larger town for groceries and fuel. The state park campground has a camp store, laundry and a dump station, so bring only what you need.
Bring tick and mosquito repellent. Black bears have been seen, so store food properly. Buy firewood locally to avoid spreading invasive insects.
Rates are visitor-reported or from private park listings. The ODNR page we read did not list camping fees.
| Item | What we found | Note |
|---|---|---|
| State park RV site | About $40 per night | Reviewers report $31–$42; confirm on ReserveOhio. |
| Reservation window | Up to 6 months | Booked through ReserveOhio. |
| Trail access | No fee reported | Day-use areas and trails are open sunrise to sunset. |
| Private RV park | Varies | Check each park’s rates. |
Fees are the amounts listed by the managing agency when this guide was checked. Use the budget worksheet to add fuel, groceries and contingency.
Paved pads are reported to fit units up to 50 feet. The longest vehicle reported by a visitor was 39 feet. Check the length of the specific site before you book.
Yes. The campground has 47 full-hookup and 122 electric sites with 20, 30 or 50 amp service.
Yes. The campground requires reservations and has no walk-ins. Book through ReserveOhio up to six months ahead.
Visitors report it is steep and narrow with a tight curve. Swing wide and use a low gear. The KOA also has a steep, narrow entrance.
Spring for waterfalls and fall for color. Summer weekends and October fill quickly.
Zaleski State Forest and Wayne National Forest allow dispersed camping in designated areas. Check regulations first.
Rules were checked October 21, 2026. Campground rates and RV lengths were not all on the ODNR page, so some figures come from visitor guides and listings. Use the official pages below as the source of truth.