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Hocking Hills FREE App Hike the trails with offline maps! Download the App and bring it with you as a quick reference to help find your way around. With the Hocking Hills App you can receive special deals on lodging, food and activities. Stay abreast of changes to our calendar of events. The information provided in our App will make your next Hocking Hills visit even more enjoyable.

We provide the linens for the beds/baths/sinks as well as a supply of toilet paper, paper towels, hand soap, dish soap, dish detergent, & trash bags to get you through your stay. *One bath towel and wash cloth is provided per guest. You will want to bring swimsuits & extra hot tub towels, or towels for hair. Also included: 1) Keurig coffee maker 2) Traditional drip coffee maker. (a) Just bring ground coffee and/or K-cups. 3) General spices, salt & pepper. 4) Basic kitchen utensils, plates, glasses, pots, pans, & crock pot.

Firewood is available for purchase at local convenience stores, gas stations, grocery stores and roadside stands. About $10/bundle. Don't forget to bring along lighters and fire starters for the fireplace(s)/fire pit. *Indoor fireplaces are not to be used April-September. PUMPKIN RIDGE RESORT & REVIVE RIDGE guests: Pick up firewood at a grocery store chain/gas station on your way into the hills. There is nothing available nearby for roadside firewood.

For Black Bear Hideaway, Dogwood Manor, Hidden Lake Lodge, Pumpkin Ridge Resort: Be sure to bring charcoal, lighter fluid, & matches for the charcoal grill. *For our Aspen Hollow Lodge & Revive Ridge guests: We have a propane grill on site. Should the propane run out during your stay, we will reimburse your refill upon receipt. *For our Dogwood Manor guests: We have both a charcoal grill and a propane grill on site. Should the propane run out during your stay, we will reimburse your refill upon receipt.

1) Personal toiletries including bathing soap, shampoo, bug spray. 2) Condiments, napkins, paper plates (should you wish to do less dishes), foil/saran wrap, take home containers/ziploc bags for leftovers and bottled water should you prefer that over our 100% potable well water. 3) Swimsuits & extra pool towels for the hot tub. 4) Flashlights in the event of power outages. Wood, lighters, and fire starter for the fireplace/fire pit. 5) If staying at Hidden Lake Lodge: Fishing poles & gear. Life jackets for the kayaks (enter our small pond at your own risk). 6) Hiking boots

When tourists come to Hocking Hills, one of the first questions I'm asked is, "How close are you to...(fill in the blank)?" The Hocking Hills is just that; hills. Lots of winding, beautiful back country roads add to the ambiance of the journey. If something is 5 miles away, it could still mean it's a 12-minute drive. Take your time. Enjoy the sites. The beauty of our area is that things are not all packed in together leading to congestion and discomfort for travelers. So take into consideration drive time/together time and make the most of it. Lots of "must sees" are half hour drives apart.