Hocking State Forest
19275 OH-374, Rockbridge, OH 43149
9,979 acres · 40 miles of trails
Hocking State Forest in Rockbridge allows leashed dogs (6-foot max) on forest trails under shady canopies. Benches offer pauses, parking accesses paths, and trash cans support leave-no-trace. Dogs are prohibited in adjacent nature preserves like Conkle's Hollow.
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- Park
- Hocking State Forest
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Rockbridge, Ohio
- Coordinates
- 39.4856, -82.5783
- Size
- 9,979 acres
- Trail miles
- 40
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (1,240 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.6 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:No
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:Yes
- Restrooms:No
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.7 from 1,240 reviewers
- · Real shade
- · 9,979 acres of room
- · 40 miles of trail
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Dog policy
Leashed dogs welcome on state forest trails (6-foot leash law). NOT permitted in adjacent State Nature Preserves (Conkle's Hollow, Rockbridge).
What this park has
- Shade
- Benches
- Parking
- Trash cans
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