Ash Cave
South Bloomingville, OH
A giant horseshoe-shaped recess cave with a thin waterfall, reached by a flat, wheelchair-accessible path.
- Nearest town
- South Bloomingville, OH
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 39.3963, -82.5460
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Hocking Forest Horse CampCampsite7 mi from Ash Cave · 23 pitchesTentsCaravansDrinking waterToilets
- Tar Hollow Horse CampCampsite13 mi from Ash Cave · 46 pitchesTentsCaravansToilets
- Zaleski Forest Horse CampCampsite15 mi from Ash Cave · 16 pitchesTentsCaravansToilets
- Begley's ATV CampgroundCampsite21 mi from Ash CaveTentsCaravans
- Great Seal State Park CampgroundCampsite21 mi from Ash Cave · 15 pitchesTentsCaravansDrinking waterDogs allowed
- Stone Church Horse CampgroundCampsite22 mi from Ash Cave · 10 pitchesTentsCaravansDrinking waterToilets
All campsites in Ohio · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Ash Cave?
Ash Cave is in South Bloomingville, OH, at GPS 39.3963, -82.5460. It is about 24 mi from Chillicothe.
Can you camp near Ash Cave?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Old Man's Cave Campground, about 2 mi away; within 25 mi there are 29 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Ash Cave?
Ash Cave is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Hocking Hills caves and Ohio’s Amish Country.
What is there to see near Ash Cave?
Places worth a stop nearby: Cedar Falls (2 mi), Old Man’s Cave (3 mi), Rock House (8 mi) and Mound City Group, Hopewell Culture National Historical Park (25 mi).
When is the best time to visit Ash Cave?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)