Pros & cons
PROS
- Zero‑entry area plus a separate kiddie pool
- Lifeguards on duty
CONS
- Access limited to registered campers
- Periodic safety breaks and occasionally slick puddles
Overview
This isn’t a park‑run public pool. It’s the swimming pool inside the Hocking Hills State Park Campground, a perk for people staying there. If you’re picturing a community pool anyone can pop into, this isn’t it.
What You’ll Find
Expect a family‑friendly setup: a zero‑entry area that’s great for little ones, a separate kiddie pool, and lifeguards keeping watch. The deck has shaded seating under a large canopy, and the water uses salt chlorination, which many swimmers find gentler on skin.
Access and Policies
Use is for campground guests; day‑use access for non‑campers isn’t offered here. If you’re not camping, the park lodge has pools for its own registered guests, but that’s separate from the campground.
Hours
Posted hours show 11 AM–7 PM. Hours can change, so confirm at the campground office when you check in.
Best Time to Visit
On hot summer days—think July heat—it’s popular with families. If chairs matter, be there right at opening to snag a shaded spot.
Good to Know
You may encounter periodic safety breaks. Deck areas can gather slick puddles, so pack sandals and move carefully.
Where it is
39.4287, -82.5394Tips for Public Swimming Pool
- 01Bring flip‑flops; the deck can get slick after safety breaks.
- 02Arrive at 11 AM opening if you want shaded chairs.
- 03Have your campsite details handy—access is for registered campers.
- 04Confirm current hours at the campground office during check‑in.
Amenities
Near Public Swimming Pool
All places →All trails →
0.1 mi awayPark AmphitheaterCasual outdoor movies and programs in the campgroundParking · Picnic Table
0.1 mi awayRose Lake OverlookQuiet rim viewpoint over a no-wake lake with mirror reflectionsScenic Viewpoint
0.2 mi awayRose Lake FallsQuiet, rain-fed falls you can walk behind when flowingScenic Viewpoint
0.2 mi awayRose LakeQuiet fishing lake with calm paddling and misty dawn reflectionsParking · Trailhead
0.4 mi awayWhispering Cave TrailA one-way loop to a vast recess cave and a swinging bridge.Moderate · 5 mi · 2.5 hr
0.4 mi awayWhispering Cave LoopBig recess cave, swinging bridge, and a one-way 5-mile adventure.Moderate · 5 mi · 2.5 hr
0.4 mi awayGrandma Gatewood TrailWaterfalls and recess caves on a 6 mile blue blazed traverseModerate · 6 mi · 4 hr
0.4 mi awayBroken Rock Falls TrailShort, stair-steep detour to a tucked-away waterfall alcoveModerate · 1 mi · 45 min
