HOCKING HILLS STATE FOREST Information

	HOCKING HILLS STATE FOREST
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HOCKING STATE FOREST

LAT / LONG: 39.48129, -82.60471

Hocking provides a variety of recreational opportunities in a splendid natural setting. The area has towering cliffs, waterfalls and deep hemlock-shaded gorges to lure the adventurous horse and mule rider

While stock use is not permitted at Hocking Hills State Park, there are miles and miles of outstanding equestrian riding opportunities in the adjacent Hocking State Forest.

Spread over 9,267 acres, Hocking State Forest has over 40 miles of trails available for equestrian usage.

Hocking also boasts a Horse Camp with 23 sites available on a first come first served basis. Drinking water is not always available so riders should bring additional potable water.

NOTE: This is NOT a TrailMeister Map and its accuracy cannot be assured.

Hocking State Forest Bridle Trails and Horsemen's Camp – ODNR Rules

This campground is for horse riders only. There is no charge for riding the trails. Day users are to use the day use parking lot.
Horse campers are to register at the Self-Registration Booth. Only one unit is permitted per campsite.
Campsites are available on a first-come first-served basis; saving campsites is prohibited.
Fires and camping are allowed in designated areas only.
Do not leave fires unattended.
For your safety, the forest closes at dark; riding is not permitted after dark.
Please park all equipment on your campsite; do not park in the grass.
Maintain your campsite in a clean and sanitary manner.
Please use the hitch posts; tying horses to trees is prohibited.
Please observe quiet hours from 11:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
Open display and consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited.
Only ride the designated trails. Riding is prohibited in state park and preserve areas. (Exception: Riders of the Buckeye Trail may use the horsemen's bypass around the east end of Old Man's Cave and Cedar Falls).
Obtain permission before using private land. The State Forest boundary is marked with yellow blazes.

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Information on horse trails, horse camps and camping and hiking paths for horseback riders, and hikers at Hocking State Forest near Laurelville, Ohio

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