South Bloomingville, OH

Travel Guide

The upper fall at Old Man's cave are likely the most well known and photographed in the park.

If you want to see the falls at their peak, head there in late winter/early spring just as the snow melts and preferably after a heavy rain fall. Also if your schedule permits, head there on a weekday morning and you just might have the place to yourself for a bit.

Old Man's Cave derives its name from the hermit Richard Rowe who lived in the large recess cave of the gorge. Rowe lived out his life in the area and is buried beneath the ledge of the main recess cave.

Lower Falls at Old Man's Cave is one of the iconic vistas in the Hocking Hills State Park area.

If you do a little homework ahead of time, you can see a lot of waterfalls with minimal hiking in this part of Ohio.

#Trovember

This year Ohio has recieved record rain. All the rain has made the falls at Hocking Hills State park come to life. Hocking Hills is a gem of a state park. Dozens of falls and caves with annual attendance between 2 to 4 million visits per year.

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The Lodge at Hocking College

15770 OH-691 Nelsonville OH

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Baymont by Wyndham Logan

12819 State Route 664 S Logan OH

Stay at this motel in Logan. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Hocking ...

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Postcard Cabins Hocking Hills, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

38490 Todd Rd Nelsonville OH

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Postcard Cabins Hocking Hills, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

38490 Todd Rd Nelsonville OH

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Cedar Falls

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Explore the great outdoors at Cedar Falls, a lovely green space in South Bloomingville. You can seek out the hiking trails while in the area.

River in Hocking Hills State Park near Old Man's Cave in the spring.

Rose Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Rose Lake during your travels in South Bloomingville. You can seek out the hiking trails in this family-friendly area.