South Bloomingville, OH

Travel Guide

Cool hiking spot!
Cool hiking spot!
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.
The Lodge at Hocking College

The Lodge at Hocking College

2.5 out of 5
15770 OH-691 Nelsonville OH
The price is NT$1,873 per night from Feb 5 to Feb 6
NT$1,873
NT$2,121 total
Feb 5 - Feb 6
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nelsonville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (876 reviews)
Clean rooms, great staff

Reviewed on 2026/2/3

The Lodge at Hocking College
Baymont by Wyndham Logan

Baymont by Wyndham Logan

2.5 out of 5
12819 State Route 664 S Logan OH
The price is NT$2,465 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
NT$2,465
NT$2,792 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
7/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
Decent

Reviewed on 2026/2/1

Baymont by Wyndham Logan
Postcard Cabins Hocking Hills, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

Postcard Cabins Hocking Hills, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

2 out of 5
38490 Todd Rd Nelsonville OH
The price is NT$2,806 per night from Feb 5 to Feb 6
NT$2,806
NT$5,700 total
Feb 5 - Feb 6
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this cabin in Nelsonville. Enjoy free parking, a picnic area, and patios. Popular attractions Nelsonville Brick Park and Robbins Crossing Historical ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (105 reviews)
Wonderful weekend getaway with the pup. The windows are especially a plus with the view of nature outside. It was very cozy and comfortable. I also loved the little bluetooth radio to play calm music while sipping your morning coffee and tea. Highly recommended if you love the outdoors and ...

Reviewed on 2026/2/1

Postcard Cabins Hocking Hills, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
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Postcard Cabins Hocking Hills, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

Postcard Cabins Hocking Hills, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

2 out of 5
38490 Todd Rd Nelsonville OH
Stay at this cabin in Nelsonville. Enjoy free parking, a picnic area, and patios. Popular attractions Nelsonville Brick Park and Robbins Crossing Historical ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (105 reviews)
Wonderful weekend getaway with the pup. The windows are especially a plus with the view of nature outside. It was very cozy and comfortable. I also loved the little bluetooth radio to play calm music while sipping your morning coffee and tea. Highly recommended if you love the outdoors and ...

Reviewed on 2026/2/1

Postcard Cabins Hocking Hills, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
Jungle House Luxury Stays - Downtown Chillicothe

Jungle House Luxury Stays - Downtown Chillicothe

4 out of 5
241 West Water Street Chillicothe OH
Book a stay at this business-friendly vacation home in Chillicothe. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a business center. Popular attractions Yoctangee ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
Worth the money. Nice and cozy. Great location and amenities. I will be back.

Reviewed on 2026/1/23

Jungle House Luxury Stays - Downtown Chillicothe
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Popular places to visit

It's about a 3 mile hike from Old Man's Cave to Cedar Falls, in Ohio's Hocking Hills Region.

Cedar Falls

4.5/5(88 reviews)

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.

Cedar Falls
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.

Rose Lake

Old Man's Cave

5/5(88 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Old Man's Cave, a lovely green space in South Bloomingville. You can seek out the hiking trails while in the area.

Old Man's Cave

Cities near South Bloomingville

Hocking Hills is more than hiking, waterfalls and caves, there's this... The Paul A. Johnson Pencil Sharpener Museum's collection boasts more than 3,400 pencil sharpeners. The Paul A. Johnson Pencil Sharpener Museum is FREE and open to the public Mondays through Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The museum is located next to the Hocking Hills Regional Welcome Center.

Logan

There are seven different hiking areas in the park. This is on the way to the Cedar falls area of the park. #OnTheRoad

Creola

Lake Hope State Park from lodge

McArthur