LOGAN, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is opening reservations for Hocking Hills State Park Lodge starting this weekend.
Reservations were previously not being accepted until Nov. 1, but now visitors can book for as early as Sunday, Oct. 9. The lodge has been under construction since 2020.
"If you want to be among the first guests at the new Hocking Hills Lodge, this is your opportunity,” said Gov. Mike DeWine in a news release. “Being surrounded by nature in Southeast Ohio is invigorating – especially during this time of year – and this will be an experience you won’t soon forget.”
The lodge is nearly 74,000 square-feet and has 81 guest rooms for visitors. Room designs include king, double queen, king bunk, queen bunk rooms and two-room suites.
“People have been bursting to get into this new, state-of-the-art lodge, and now we are beyond excited to finally welcome them,” ODNR Director Mary Mertz said in a release. “Just in time for fabulous fall views, we hope the public will come and see what we’ve built, appreciate its beauty, and enjoy the new space with their loved ones.”
At the lodge both guests and day visitors can eat at the Rock House Restaurant and Pub, or visit a café for a quicker stop. There are indoor and outdoor pool areas with hot tubs that can be enjoyed in any season, a gift shop and an event space that can fit hundreds. There are four fireplaces indoors and scenic outdoor areas, including a patio overlooking a tree-filled gorge.
“The Forest Pavilion and Pergola is going to be one of the most popular guest areas at the lodge,” Hocking Hills State Park Lodge and Conference Center General Manager Todd Tucker said. “Our staff is thrilled to welcome people to what will surely become an iconic spot in Hocking County.“
To make a reservation, click here.