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Riverside Camping

Stake a spot on the scenic Hocking River

We have the most scenic and biggest campsites in the entire Hocking Hills. More room for family fun!

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Group Rates

More Friends More Fun

Have more fun with group rates and special packages.

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NEW ATTRACTION

Splash Pad featuring 10 unique water features!

Cool off with the entire family!

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Rustic Cabins

Relax after a Day of Fun

Our hocking hills cabins are quality built by Amish Craftsman.

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Fun Center

Go-Karts, Mini-Golf, Driving Range, Arcade and More

Challenge your friends in the area's only figure 8 go-kart track. Fun for everyone!

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Canoe Trips

Best Trips on the Hocking River

Bring your friends and family for an unforgettable outdoor experience.

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See Rockbridge

Trip #2, Trip #3, or Trip #4.

The natural landmark is a two minute walk from the bank of the Hocking River

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Its Time for Some Adventure

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Celebrating Over 40 Years of Memories!

Over 40 years alot of things have changed, we have different equipment, more river destinations, more vehicles but our commitment to exceeding our guests expectations has not. We continue to pride ourselves in providing memorable outdoor experiences that are CLEAN, SAFE and FUN. Outdoor experiences should be accessible for everyone and we strive to provide the best equipment, river trips and service to make this possible. Join us in 2019 and be a part of the history of Hocking Hills Adventures!

 

 

Take a break and enjoy the serenity of the Hocking Hills. Hocking Hills Adventures has the best river trips! Choose a trip from two hours to two days in a canoe or kayak. Take a leisurely float with a raft or tube. Tucked away on our 200 acre property, you'll find cozy camper cabins, equipped with all the outdoor necessities. You will also find spacious campsites along the Hocking River. Hocking Hills Adventures is also the perfect place to host a company picnic, birthday parties or family gatherings!

Hocking Hills Adventures The original and first tourist recreational business in the Hocking Hills. Since 1976

Top 10 reasons for choosing Us
  • Experience
    We were the first company in the Hocking Hills to see tourism as viable resource. When we opened in 1976, the area's major industry was manufacturing. Three decades later tourism has become the most important commerce. Today the industry empowers over 100 businesses and employees over 982 people. We have been owned and operated by the same owners for 40 years.
  • Best Equipment
    We are proud to offer the best brands in the paddlesports industry. We only use Jackson, Old Town and We-no-nah canoes and kayaks. The Old Town Discovery canoes have comfortable backrests at no additional cost. Also we have a great selection of kayaks, perfect for the beginner or the novice kayaker.
  • Location
    Hocking Hills has become one of Ohio's top tourist destinations. It is easy to see why since the area has nine breathtaking state parks that link hundreds of trails together. In addition to the parks, Hocking Hills has grown to include numerous outdoor activities including canopy tours, ATV rentals, horseback riding and bicycle trails. With so much to do being centrally located in the Hocking Hills is ideal. Our combined 200 acre facility is within minutes of the most popular state parks and outdoor attractions.
  • Affordable
    Why not be the family hero since our prices are so affordable? Take the family (two adults and two kids) on a 5 mile canoe ride for less than $35. For an all day event do the Fun Package for $34 a person. Call up your old college roommates or recruit your coworkers because 12 people are all you need for a discount. (It is ok if you do not know or like most of them)
  • Special Packages
    Packages are popular because they save time and money. We offer superzip package, family fun package, and horseback package. It feels good to save money.
  • Riverside Campground
    You will not find a more pristine and natural campground in the Hocking Hills. Our Riverside Campground borders the Hocking River in a heavily wooded 83 acres. Most sites have access to swimming and or fishing. The campground also provides a private beach area for our customers. If you are looking for a campground that provides a total outdoor experience we have the campground for you!.
  • Best Trips
    The best Hocking River trips means a slowly increasing distribution of miles and time to ensure you get the adventure that is right for you. Crocketts Run to Livery is 5 miles and 1-2 hours, Natural Rockbridge to Livery is 7 miles/ 2-3 hours, Clear Creek to Livery is 11 miles and 3-5 hours and finally, Rush Creek to Livery, is 19 miles and 10 hours. Each expedition increases just enough so you are on the river for the desired amount of time.
  • Family Owned
    There is a difference between being family owned and being operated by an outside corporation. Outdoor adventure is not only what we do, it is all we do. Every decision is made by us with our customers in mind. More than likely you will meet the people that have worked hard to keep the canoe livery in operation for so long. You can even engage in conversation on why they started the canoe livery. (What the heck were they thinking?)
  • Facilities
    Facilities are important. We can accommodate any group of any size. We have two modern shower houses and two picnic pavilions free of use to all of our customers
  • Fun Customer Service
    So What? Every company has some sort of equipment, every company has a "location" and every company has a "facility". If all the above are the same, then one aspect stands out: customer service. Hocking Hills Adventures believes that since canoeing and kayaking are fun, service should be offered that way too. We will not put your in front of a generic safety video before your departure; instead we prefer hands on instruction, passionate canoeists teaching you the basic paddle techniques, the type of wildlife to expect and everything in between. On the shuttle to river destinations, we discuss historic landmarks, the Natural Rockbridge and the Hocking Canal. Customer service starts before you sign up for a trip, before you set foot in the parking lot and before you make the initial reservation. Customer service starts the minute you find out about us. We strive to answer all emails and phone calls within the same day and provide you with the best information so you can make the most of your time in the Hocking Hills, even if it is not booking with us.

More Attractions Means more Fun for Everyone

If its fun and you can do it outdoors than you can probably do in the Hocking Hills! There is so much to do from canoeing to go-karts to camping, your family will not be bored! In addition to our popular Moonlight and Torchlight trips we added a few more exciting events in 2019! Give us a call and let us plan the perfect get-away for you and your family!

 

Best Trips

Our trips run on a scenic section of the Hocking River, starting at Sugar Grove and all trips conclude at the Canoe Livery. This 15 mile stretch of river is known for is for its natural beauty and secluded isolation as well as the opportunity to see the Natural Rockbridge and remnants of the old Hocking Canal. Get back to nature with a canoe trip ranging from two hours to two days!

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Splash Pad!

Announcing new Outdoor Fun for Everyone! Splash Pad is a new addition to our park, perfect play for young kids. The pad features 10 unique water features gaurenteed to provide hours of family fun for your little one.

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Fun Pack

River Trip! Splash Pad! Go-Karts! Pedal Karts! Mini Golf

FUN PACKAGE
Pick and choose how you adventure. Package includes your choice of Trip 1 or Trip 2 with a canoe or kayak! Plus three Fun Center Tickets. Each Ticket is redemmeable for Go-Kart Ride, Splash Pad, Peddle Karts or 18 hole mini golf

Only $34 per person (Save up to $18 a person!)

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Package Deals!

Hocking Hills Adventures has become the destination to experience summer's most popular activities! We have partnered with Spotted Horse Ranch to give you a great discount on horseback riding. Combine your river trip with horseback riding with Happy Trails Horseback Riding!

 

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UPCOMING EVENTS and deals

Moonlight Tours

Experience the Hocking River as it quietly settles in for the night. The full moon shines bright to lead the way; but do not only use your sense of sight. Let your other senses guide as you will find something surreal about the water, the trees and the surrounding wildlife. Learn More

Torchlight Trip

Night time canoeing is a completely different river experience. On these specific dates you will learn to use all your senses in this magical nightime adventure. We provide a tiki torch to help navigate the Hocking River. Upon conclusion of the trip stick around for smores and live music! Learn More

River Clean Ups

Community is a core value at Hocking Hills Adventures. It is imperative that we maintain the water quality and integrity of the Hocking River. The river is one of our most important natural resouces and its beauty needs to be preserved for everyone to enjoy and for our future generations. We welcome all volunteers looking to make a difference in the area's watershed. Learn More

Hocking Holloween

Haunted Houses can be scary and corn mazes can be fun but nothing compares to the thrill of Halloween on the Hocking. On the river there is no where to hide from whoever or whatever is lurking behind the bend. Once in the canoe there is no turning back. The few that survive can further test their bravery on the haunted hay ride through the campground.... if they dare. Learn More

Important Notes

Planning Your Trip

  1. Hocking Hills Info
  2. Waiver Release
  3. Special Deals
  4. Group Discounts
  5. River Conditions
  6. Campground Map
  7. Gift Certificates

When You Book

  1. River Trips
  2. Rustic Cabins
  3. Camping
  4. Go Karts
  5. Natural Rockbridge

After You Book

  1. Directions
  2. River Trip Reservation Policies
  3. River Cleanups
  4. Hocking Hills Resources

After Your Trip

  1. Photo Contest
  2. River Trip Feedback
  3. Cabin Feedback
  4. Camping Feedback
  5. Review us on Trip Advisor
  6. Review us on Yelp
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