South Bloomingville Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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.
An absolutely gorgeous sight! A frozen in time water cascade on the trail at Old Man's Cave. This multi-tiered natural masterpiece had to be 25ft tall and stretch over 100ft wide. The lowest tier is tall enough that you can walk behind it.
The Lodge at Hocking College

The Lodge at Hocking College

2.5 out of 5
15770 OH-691 Nelsonville OH
The price is Rp1.462.579 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
Rp1.462.579
Rp1.656.371 total
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nelsonville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (920 reviews)
Very nice Hotel .staff was very friendly and helpful. I would've like see them have more staff. And think it they need do better job cleaning and sweping. Look like to me maintenance had done some Drywall repair work. And didn't clean up very well. Overall I would recommend staying there. It's in ...

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

The Lodge at Hocking College
Christopher Inn and Suites

Christopher Inn and Suites

2.5 out of 5
30 North Plaza Boulevard Chillicothe OH
The price is Rp2.284.434 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
Rp2.284.434
Rp2.615.715 total
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chillicothe. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,182 reviews)
Room and bed are comfortable, nice pool area and breakfast has several options. Con: some staff not friendly especially during day, no elevator

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Christopher Inn and Suites
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 Rp1.337.312 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
Rp1.337.312
Rp2.967.436 total
23 Mar - 24 Mar
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 Village ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (112 reviews)
Everything excellent

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

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 Village ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (112 reviews)
Everything excellent

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

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
Stay at this business-friendly holiday home in Chillicothe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Yoctangee Park and Majestic ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
Worth the money. Nice and cozy. Great location and amenities. I will be back.

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

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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

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

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

Conkles Hollow is a state nature preserve within the Hocking Hills region. Its sheer cliffs of Black Hand sandstone rise nearly 200 feet above the valley floor. The deep, cool gorge, which is only 100 feet wide in places and is considered to be the deepest in Ohio, has numerous waterfalls cascading over its sandstone cliffs. The lower trail through the gorge is about 1 mile and is accessible for the most casual of hikers. The rim trail is a couple miles long and is a bit more strenuous.

Rockbridge

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

Creola