Hocking Hills State Forest
General Rules for Forest Visitors
The Hocking State Forest area receives hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. Please respect the forest community that you find. Your consideration of other visitors using the forest will help provide an enjoyable experience for all.
Visitors are free to walk on state forest property during daylight hours. However, because of the many cliffs located throughout the area, extreme caution is urged particularly when ice or snow is present. Because of these hazards, Hocking State Forest closes at dark.
Motor vehicles are restricted to roads open for public travel and designated parking areas.
Use of horses is permitted on designated bridle trails only.
There are no provisions for ATVs or mountain bikes.
Disturbance or defacement of any property, material, natural feature or vegetation is prohibited. Berries, nuts and mushrooms may be gathered and removed, except from seed orchards or nature preserves.
Camping and building of fires are prohibited except in designated areas.
