Rock House
Laurelville, OH
The only true cave in Hocking Hills, a corridor in a sandstone cliff with window-like openings, once used by bandits.
- Nearest town
- Laurelville, OH
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 39.4954, -82.6159
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 CampCampsite1 mi from Rock House · 23 pitchesTentsCaravansDrinking waterToilets
- Tar Hollow Horse CampCampsite15 mi from Rock House · 46 pitchesTentsCaravansToilets
- Great Seal State Park CampgroundCampsite18 mi from Rock House · 15 pitchesTentsCaravansDrinking waterDogs allowed
- Begley's ATV CampgroundCampsite21 mi from Rock HouseTentsCaravans
- Stone Church Horse CampgroundCampsite21 mi from Rock House · 10 pitchesTentsCaravansDrinking waterToilets
- Zaleski Forest Horse CampCampsite22 mi from Rock House · 16 pitchesTentsCaravansToilets
All campsites in Ohio · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Rock House?
Rock House is in Laurelville, OH, at GPS 39.4954, -82.6159. It is about 23 mi from Chillicothe.
Can you camp near Rock House?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Hocking Forest Horse Camp, about 1 mi away; within 25 mi there are 26 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Rock House?
Rock House is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Hocking Hills caves and Ohio’s Amish Country.
What is there to see near Rock House?
Places worth a stop nearby: Old Man’s Cave (6 mi), Cedar Falls (7 mi), Ash Cave (8 mi) and Mound City Group, Hopewell Culture National Historical Park (22 mi).
When is the best time to visit Rock House?
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)