Hocking Hills has camping options ranging from full-hookup RV sites with pools and camp stores to primitive backcountry sites with nothing but a fire ring and a view. Here's the lay of the land.
Hocking Hills State Park Campground
The state park campground is the most centrally located option, sitting right in the heart of the park near the Old Man's Cave Visitor Center on State Route 664.
The campground has 169 total sites: 47 full-hookup campsites, 122 electric sites (20, 30, or 50 amp), and camper cabins. There are also 30 walk-in family tent sites with pit latrines and primitive group camps available by reservation. Each site has a paved pad that can accommodate units up to 50 feet.
Amenities include heated showers, flush toilets, laundry facility, dump station, camp store, swimming pool (for registered campers), playgrounds, volleyball court, and horseshoe pit.
Reservations are required — no walk-ins. Book through Reserve Ohio (reserveohio.com). Summer weekends and October book up well in advance. The entrance road into the campground has a steep grade that can challenge smaller tow vehicles with larger trailers.
Site recommendations: Full-hookup sites 48 and up (even numbers) are generally considered the best. The lower-numbered sites in the electric-only section are adequate but less private. Check-in time is strictly enforced at 3 PM due to the narrow access road — arriving campers and departing campers can't pass each other easily.
Private Campgrounds
Top O' The Caves is a 60-acre resort in the heart of the park, reopening April 17 for the 2026 season. Tent sites, RV sites, and cabins available. A short walk through the woods on the Buckeye Trail connects directly to Ash Cave, Cedar Falls, and Old Man's Cave. One of the most convenient locations for trail access.
Hocking Hills KOA Holiday offers spacious RV and tent sites, deluxe cabins, a heated pool, fudge delivery to your site, and what reviewers consistently call one of the nicest bathhouses in the KOA system. Steep, narrow entrance road — take it slow with trailers. Close to the park but on hilly terrain. Limited cell service.
Campbell Cove RV Resort & Campground sits lakeside on Lake Logan. Family-owned for 50+ years, with shaded tent sites, RV sites (full hookup available), camping cabins, and rental trailers. Separate tent camping area from RVs. Beautiful lake views, especially at sunset. A different vibe from the forest campgrounds — more open, more water-oriented.
Big Sycamore Family Campground offers full-hookup RV sites to primitive tent sites with a bathhouse, pool, and laundry facility. Minutes from Lake Logan State Park.
Hocking Hills Riverside Campground (operated by Hocking Hills Family Fun Center) has 80 primitive sites along the Hocking River — no electric, but spacious and scenic. Some sites offer river access for swimming. Conveniently located next to the Fun Center for families. Portable restrooms throughout.
Primitive and Backcountry
The state park campground includes primitive walk-in sites with pit latrines — the most affordable option for tent campers who want proximity to the trails without paying for amenities they won't use.
For true backcountry camping, Zaleski State Forest and Wayne National Forest both allow dispersed camping in designated areas. These are remote, no-amenity options for experienced campers who want genuine solitude. Check current regulations and fire restrictions before heading out.
What to Know Before You Go
Cell service is unreliable throughout the camping area. Download maps and confirm your reservation details before arriving. Firewood is available for purchase at most campgrounds and the camp store — don't bring outside firewood (it can carry invasive insects). The area has ticks, mosquitoes, and occasional black bears — store food properly and check for ticks after every outing.
Summer is the busiest (and hottest) camping season. Spring and fall offer better temperatures, fewer bugs, and more availability. Winter camping is possible at the state park campground (open year-round), though water and restroom facilities are limited from approximately December through March.
Prefer a Roof?
If tent camping isn't your thing, Hocking Hills has hundreds of cabin rentals — from rustic to luxury.
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