Geography of Hocking Hills State Park
Geography of Hocking Hills State Park: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Hocking Hills State Park
West Virginia is 89 mi to the south-east, New River Gorge National Park is 130 mi to the south-east, Cuyahoga Valley National Park is 138 mi to the north and Cleveland is 150 mi to the north.
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Coordinates: 39°25′32.9″N 82°32′22.9″W (39.4258, -82.5397)
Quick facts about Hocking Hills State Park
| Type | State park |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 39°25′32.9″N 82°32′22.9″W (39.4258, -82.5397) |
| Established | 1924 |
| Known for | Old Man's Cave and recess caves |
| Local time | 4:13 AM (UTC-04:00) |
| Best months | June, July, August, September and October |
| Climate | Continental |
Summary
Hocking Hills State Park is a state park in Ohio. Hocking Hills State Park is known for Old Man's Cave and recess caves.
Right now it is 67°F (19°C) in Hocking Hills State Park with partly cloudy. It feels like 69°F. Today runs from 61°F to 71°F. Chance of precipitation is 97%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.1/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Hocking Hills State Park is June, July, August, September and October. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 86°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 19°F.
The closest major airport is Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), about 274 mi away. Nearby highlights include New River Gorge National Park, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Grayson Highlands State Park and Cumberland Falls State Resort Park.
In plain terms. Today is cooler than average for September. The forecast high of 71°F is 8.8°F below the 80°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 12 PM to 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Hocking Hills State Park today at 9.3/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Hocking Hills State Park month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34° | 19° | 3,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 45° | 26° | 2,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 59° | 37° | 4,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 68° | 47° | 4,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 72° | 54° | 5,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 82° | 63° | 4,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 86° | 67° | 3,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 83° | 64° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 80° | 59° | 2,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 67° | 48° | 2,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 54° | 38° | 2,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 45° | 30° | 3,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Hocking Hills State Park?
Hocking Hills State Park is a state park in Ohio. Its coordinates are 39.4258, -82.5397. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Hocking Hills State Park right now?
It is currently 67°F (19°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 93% and wind is 8 mph.
When is the best time to visit Hocking Hills State Park?
June, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Hocking Hills State Park, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Hocking Hills State Park in?
Hocking Hills State Park observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 4:13 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Hocking Hills State Park?
The closest airports are Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), 274 mi away and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), 297 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Hocking Hills State Park?
Popular options include New River Gorge National Park, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Grayson Highlands State Park, Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, Shenandoah National Park and Mammoth Cave National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (state-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated September 21, 2026 at 4:13 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
