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| General | Land, acres | 9267 | | Day-Use | Hiking Trail, miles | 9 | | | Rappelling/Rock Climbing | yes | | | Bridle Trails, miles | 40 | | Camping | Horsemen Campsites, # | yes |
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Nearby Parks: Hocking Hills State Park Lake Logan State Park Lake Hope State Park Tar Hollow State Forest Zaleski State Forest Tarlton State Park Waterloo State Forest
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 | Hocking State Forest is managed under the multiple-use concept with special empahsis on maintaining or creating a forest cover that will enhance woodland recreation. The area is also managed for timber and wildlife habitat, forestry research and demonstrations of good forest management, natural beauty, tree seed for forest nurseries and protection of soils and watershed.
Timber products obtained from harvest, stand improvement and thinning operations include saw logs, veneer logs, pulpwood, firewood, fence and guard posts and poles. Proceeds from state timber sales are split among the state of Ohio and county and township governments where the timber originated.
During the spring and fall fire season months --March, April, May, October and November-- the main objective of the division is to prevent, detect and suppress wildfires that occur on state and private land within Hocking County and parts of Vinton and Fairfield counties.
The many gas wells and transmission lines that you see are a result of the development of a natural gas storage field underlying the forest area.
Ninety-nine acres of forest land have been set aside for rock climbing and rappelling. The area is located on Big Pine Road, one mile east of Conkle's Hollow. A parking area is within easy walking distance of the rock and cliff face. There you will find excellent terrain for this growing sport. Be sure to use quality equipment and climb with experienced people.
One of the special attractions of Hocking State Forest is the natural vegetation. Plant species commonly found farther north mix with typically southern species to provide an unusual variety of native plant life and associated wildlife. |
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| | | Cottages and Cabins | |  | Tranquil Retreat Cabins - South Bloomingville, OH Let nature entertain you! Whether you are sitting in the Hot Tub, OR relaxing on one of our log beds, OR just listening to the rippling stream, Or exploring the small cave on the property, NATURE SURROUNDS YOU!
Web Site: http://www.tranquilretreatcabins.com |
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| |  | Hocking Hills Dreamscape Hideaway - Logan, OH This is not your typical cabin in the woods and you ain?t gonna be roughing it. It?s a log home lovingly furnished to make you feel spoiled. From the moment you enter, you?ll realize that you?ve found your dreamscape. Beautiful, tranquil music playing the background (feel free to take the CD home with you), luxurious amenities all around you, a soothing, private hot tub overlooking the forest and a bottle of champagne chilling next to the flick-of-a-switch gas fireplace. Oh yes, you have arrived! And we promise you?ll wish you never had to leave.
Web Site: http://www.dreamscapehideaway.com/ |
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| |  | Mesa Vista Lodge - Union Furnace, OH Mesa Vista Lodge offers 4200 sq. ft. of luxury living with 6 bedrooms, 4 full baths, 2 gas log fireplaces, massive kitchen/dining/great room with cathedral ceiling, 8-10 person hot tub and 2400 sq. ft. of covered walk-around porch.
Web Site: http://www.mesavista-lodge.com/ |
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 | NCTA: Explore the Trail- Ohio - ... before reaching the excellent certified trail in Hocking State Forest and Hocking State Park. About 12 ... Maps and information can be obtained from Hocking State Forest, Rt. 1, Box 216, Rockbridge OH ... |  | Comments - Lottadot, LLC, website. |  | Hocking State Forest - Climbingsource.com - Click to Get Advertising. Hocking State Forest, OH. We Need Your Picture. Click Below for Seven Day Forecast. Directions to park: Hocking State Forest is located southeast of Logan, Use the... |  | March 2002 - Volunteers at Hocking State Forest - The Ohio Department of Natural Resources links users to its 13 divisions and to information about Ohio's natural environment. |  | Ohio Department of Natural Resources Facilities Guide - Enter Search Term: ODNR FACILITIES LIST - FEBRUARY 2001. Document available in .pdf format by clicking here. COUNTY. OFFICES. STATE PARKS. STATE FORESTS. NATURAL AREAS & PRESERVES. SOIL & WATER... |  | HOCKING STATE FOREST AREAS - Hocking State Forest History. The Hocking State Forest land encompases over 9000 acres. A visit to the Hocking State Forest can take you back to the past and provide a glimpse of the future. The... |  | Four Seasons Cabin Rental Webpage - CABINS FOR RENT IN THE HOCKING HILLS |  | Horse & Mule Trail Guide USA: Trails, Campgrounds, Overnight in Ohio - This page is for the state of Ohio and is a subpage of Horse Mule Trail Guide USA. ... Camp is a privately owned campground located next to Hocking State Forest. Enjoy the best of what Hocking Hills has ... |  | Old Man's Cave Section Close Up - HOME PAGE. BUCKEYE TRAIL ASSOCIATION. UPCOMING EVENTS. BTA WORK PARTIES. CIRCUIT HIKE. ON-LINE STORE. TRAIL ALERTS. PHOTO GALLERY. FEATURED HIKE. SHORT HIKES. << New Straitsville Section. Old... |  | running online - Clubs ( Index ) - Running Online your online running partner. thousand of links, race listings and articles to help you with your training, injury prevention, and information to help you get land a college... |  | American Discovery Trail starts at Cape Henlopen, Delaware - The American Discovery Trail links 15 states and the District of Columbia, 14 national parks, 16 national forests and 10,000 sites of cultural, historical and natural significance. More than 32... |  | Biography of Emmett A. Conway, Sr. - Biography of Emmett A. Conway, Sr., The Olde Forester |  | kessler - Greg Kessler. E-Mail: kessler@ohio.edu Office Phone: 740-593-4321 Office Fax: 740-593-4577 Office Address: 143 Gordy Mailing Address: OPIE, 155 Gordy, Ohio University, Athens, OH 45701 USA. ... |  | Body Mind Spirit DIRECTORY - Dayton, OH - Natural, Holistic, Healing, Health, Spiritual, M - Find over 700 natural, holistic health, healing and conscious living resources in Dayton, ... Falls (614) 385-4402 or (614) 593-3341- Hocking State Forest - State Route 374 - Rocksbridge, OH Falls of ... |  | Body Mind Spirit DIRECTORY - OH, Xenia and Yellow Springs - Natural, Holistic, Healing, He - Find natural healing, holistic health, spirituality, metaphysics and conscious living resources in Xenia and Yellow Springs, Ohio. Submit Yours - It's Free! Ask about Buy1/Get1 free coupons for... |  | the cushman network - ohio climbing - the cushman network - {ohio climbing} The majority of climbs in Ohio are in naturally formed gorges, most of which were formed around the top and bottom of the state. The majority of these... |  | Buckeye Forest Council - An Ohio grassroots environmental organization with two major projects: protecting public forests and organizing citizens affected by coal mining. |  | The Welcome Center - Welcome Center - The story behind the building.....Rita Jones. No trip to the beautiful Hocking Hills would be complete without a stop at the Hocking Hills Regional Welcome Center. Located just... | | Area Campgrounds | | Hocking Hills State Park 19852 State Route 664 S Logan, OH (740) 385-6841

| Campbell Cove Camping 30775 Lake Logan Rd Logan, OH (740) 385-2994

| Caveman Retreat 18693 State Route 664 S Logan, OH (740) 385-9485

| Lake Logan Campground 28920 Lake Logan Rd Logan, OH (740) 385-2630

| Top of the Caves 26780 Chapel Ridge Rd Logan, OH (740) 385-6566

| Lost Hollow Campgrounds 16700 Harble Griffith Rd Logan, OH (740) 385-6320

| Scenic View Campgrounds 29150 Pattor Rd Logan, OH (740) 385-4295

| Inn the Woods 17250 Campbell Rd Nelsonville, OH (740) 753-0500

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| | Area Fishing Related Businesses | | John Bait & Tackle 351 Short St Logan, OH (740) 385-4772

| Whitetail Trophy & Exotics 1984 Bell Bottom Rd Se New Straitsville, OH (740) 385-9079

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| | Area Resorts and Lodging | | Paniccia Real Estate Services 29043 Hide Away Hills Rd Sugar Grove, OH (740) 746-9999

| Hide-A-Way Hills Club Inc 29042 Hide Away Hills Rd Sugar Grove, OH (740) 746-9589

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