Hocking Hills Camping & Canoe, near Hocking Hills, Ohio, is a spot that offers a mix of primitive camping experiences along the river. With sites that allow for campfires and pets, it’s a laid-back place where you can kick back and enjoy nature.

The campground features access to beautiful river views, making it a great choice for those who love the outdoors. Many visitors have enjoyed the scenic walks and the chance to explore the area, with one camper noting, “We walked 8 miles with our dog and still have so much left to see.” Facilities include basic amenities like drinking water and showers, which help keep things comfortable during your stay.

While some campers have pointed out that the sites can be a bit rustic, the natural beauty of the surroundings makes it worthwhile. Just keep in mind that it’s a bit of a trek to the nearby state park, but the journey is part of the adventure. Whether you’re pitching a tent or parking your RV, Hocking Hills Camping & Canoe offers a chance to unwind and connect with nature.

Hocking Hills Camping & Canoe

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Hate for my first review to be a bad one on such a great app, however I feel the need to share. Maybe this will make them more responsive. We had a group trip traveling 300 miles to visit Hocking Hills in Ohio. Booked this trip well in advance as this time of year all campgrounds in the HH region are booked solid. Should’ve known when there was availability for three connected sites during prime season there was something fishy. The campground is right on the river and located 15 miles from HH trails. 15 miles in the hills is a 30 drive to the park. Kind of deceiving to say they are in Hocking Hills. The activity center is blocks away from this campground not as it appears on the web as if it were located in the campground. It looks as if it hasn’t been updated for decades. The real issue we had was the accessibility of the sites. The two track road around the campground had standing water of over 12 inches deep that went the width of the two track and about 10 feet long. Two of our sites were so flooded you’d struggle to find enough dry area to pitch our tent. No way you could park a travel trailer, it was an absolute mud pit. Four calls and no answer. First email they replied to with an unapologetic single sentence saying “before last night it hasn’t rained in a month”. Regardless of it being the night after a rainfall the sites were absolutely unusable. After two further emails they still have not replied. Naturally we paid in full before the trip and they refused to refund. Well actually they haven’t refused refund they just haven’t replied nor cared enough too. 

Non responsive

Really enjoy this spot. Been to it a couple times now. Primitive camping and you can pick a spot right on the river. We were able to walk down from the site and swim. Sites are big enough and plenty of space from neighbors! Only gave 4 stars because spots are first come first serve. 

Basic camping 

We had a great time. River right next to us and port a potty near. Allows dogs. Showers are at the check in but they are nice. 

Awesome time

Our very first time camping and we couldn’t had picked a better place! 
Lots of scenery! Walked 8 miles with our dog and still have so much left to see. 
Will definitely be going back!
Very quiet and clean campgrounds.

Such a blast!

If you want ultra primitive and access to zero resources, maybe.  Camp sites are not even close to showers/office area.  You can not access river from most sites without climbing a 15’ bank.  There is not a beach, it’s the dry river edge.  Toilets in camp area never emptied and unusable, camp sites not cleaned of dog poop or trash from previous campers.  Picnic tables secure to trees in not a convenient area for site.  It’s over 15 miles to State Park and all of 30 minute drive.  Has not been updated or maintained in decades.  Don’t stay here.

Disapointing

We have camped here a couple times and had a great experience.  It’s primitive and the portapotties are as expected.  The sites along the river are beautiful!

Good primitive campground. 

I booked over a month in advance, paid and the day before find out that they gave our camp site away. We picked a specific water edge larger campsite and they try to place us in a smaller non water campsite. 

Gave our campsite away

This campground has been a staple of Hocking Hills for decades. Finally some new owners took over in May ‘24 and have really done an amazing job renovating things. The staff is super friendly, large primitive campsites right on the river with tons of shade trees! They are even building treehouses to stay in. We love it here!

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