Zaleski State Forest, OH

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Swap the urban jungle for stunning scenery at Zaleski State Forest. Whether you'd love to work up a sweat on the walking trails or simply laze around with a picnic, this is the place to fill up on nature.

You won't have to pull out your wallet to visit this protected natural landscape in Athens. Admission is free, which is great news if you're on a strict budget. Once you've finished exploring Zaleski State Forest, head for nearby attractions like Lake Hope State Park.

Quality Inn

Quality Inn

2.5 out of 5
20 Home St, Athens, OH
$89 nightly
The price is $101 total per night from Oct 6 to Oct 7
$101 total
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Athens. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"I would stay again. Convenient to where I needed to be. Clean, friendly, Restaurants walking distance"

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025

Quality Inn
The Lodge at Hocking College

The Lodge at Hocking College

2.5 out of 5
15770 OH-691, Nelsonville, OH
$99 nightly
The price is $113 total per night from Oct 5 to Oct 6
$113 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nelsonville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (754 reviews)
"The room needed a chair! There was no place to sit. Beds were comfortable, overall fine. An overhead light would be nice. We were visiting Ohio University on a game weekend. The cost to stay at the Lodge was way below any hotel in Athens. The Lodge is not easy to find, I would stay again. Oh the ..."

Reviewed on Sep 27, 2025

The Lodge at Hocking College
Postcard Cabins Hocking Hills

Postcard Cabins Hocking Hills

2 out of 5
38490 Todd Rd, Nelsonville, OH
Stay at this cabin in Nelsonville. Enjoy free parking, a picnic area, and patios. Popular attractions Nelsonville Brick Park and Robbins Crossing Historical ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (85 reviews)
"It was a great stay! The cabin was cozy and quiet. Coffee and creamer, s'more kit, firewood, radio, cards were included. We'll definitely stay in the postcard cabins again!"

Reviewed on Sep 27, 2025

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Postcard Cabins Hocking Hills

Postcard Cabins Hocking Hills

2 out of 5
38490 Todd Rd, Nelsonville, OH
Stay at this cabin in Nelsonville. Enjoy free parking, a picnic area, and patios. Popular attractions Nelsonville Brick Park and Robbins Crossing Historical ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (85 reviews)
"It was a great stay! The cabin was cozy and quiet. Coffee and creamer, s'more kit, firewood, radio, cards were included. We'll definitely stay in the postcard cabins again!"

Reviewed on Sep 27, 2025

Postcard Cabins Hocking Hills
Indoor Pool • Pond • Hot Tub • Sleeps 18

Indoor Pool • Pond • Hot Tub • Sleeps 18

Logan
Stay at this cabin in Logan. Enjoy private pools, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Brass Ring Golf Club and Columbus Washboard Factory are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"Great place for a vacation, weather was cool but the heated pool and hot tub made up for that, house is large and spacious, very clean, would definitely go back"

Reviewed on Sep 13, 2025

Indoor Pool • Pond • Hot Tub • Sleeps 18
Daisy Glen Retreat: Private indoor pool in Hocking Hills

Daisy Glen Retreat: Private indoor pool in Hocking Hills

South Bloomingville
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in South Bloomingville. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions Hocking Hills State ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (75 reviews)
"This house is incredible. The property, the pool, the house itself. Wow. Couldn’t be any better."

Reviewed on Sep 14, 2025

Daisy Glen Retreat: Private indoor pool in Hocking Hills
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Popular places to visit

Waterloo State Wildlife Management Area

You can take time to visit Waterloo State Wildlife Management Area during your travels to New Marshfield. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Waterloo State Wildlife Management Area

Hooper Park

Explore the great outdoors at Hooper Park, a lovely green space in McArthur. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Hooper Park

Cities near Zaleski State Forest

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New Plymouth

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McArthur