Rock House Cavern

Rock House Cavern is a state historic site in Logan, Ohio, managed by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources describes Rock House as an enclosed, cave-like structure located in Hocking Hills State Park with a colorful history, and it is the site's central feature.

The site suits visitors interested in a short, focused walk to a single geologic and historic feature rather than a long backcountry trek. A historical marker on site provides context for those wanting more background on the location. Anyone planning a visit around one distinctive landmark, rather than a full day of hiking, will find this a compact stop.

Plan your visit

Trails

6 named routes 9 mi of walkable ways mapped within 2 km

1.96 Red Trail
1.87 Orange Trail
1.68 Silver Trail
0.78 Purple Trail
0.52 Rock House Gorge Trail
0.19 Rock House Rim Trail

Know before you go

Address: 19852 OH-664 S, Logan, OH, 43138
Phone: (740) 385-6842
Official site: ohiodnr.gov
Managed by: Ohio Department of Natural Resources

On the ground

The Rock House itself is the enclosed, cave-like structure that gives the site its name and its draw. A historical marker stands at the site, marking its history for visitors. Several named trails pass through the surrounding area, including the Red Trail at 1.96 miles, the Orange Trail at 1.87 miles, the Silver Trail at 1.68 miles, the Light Green trail at 1.66 miles, the Purple Trail at 0.78 miles, the Rock House Gorge Trail at 0.52 miles, and the Rock House Rim Trail at 0.19 miles.

These routes vary widely in length, letting a visitor choose a short loop near the cave itself, such as the Rock House Rim Trail at 0.19 miles, or a longer walk on the Red Trail at 1.96 miles or Orange Trail at 1.87 miles that extends further into the surrounding terrain. The Rock House Gorge Trail at 0.52 miles and Rock House Rim Trail at 0.19 miles carry names that tie directly to the cave feature, suggesting they offer the closest approaches to it. Together, the trails and the cave give the area a mix of short interpretive walking and longer looped hiking within the same small footprint.

Practical notes

Rock House Cavern can be reached at 19852 OH-664 S, Logan, OH, 43138, or by phone at (740) 385-6842. More information is available through the Ohio Department of Natural Resources website for the site.