Ross County Lake State Wildlife Area

Popular places to visit

Look closely and you'll see a walking stick! It is unbelievable the natural camouflage of this order of insect. The segmented body of this insect absolutely mimics the nodes and inter-nodes of a woody stem.

Great Seal State Park

You can take time to visit Great Seal State Park during your travels to Chillicothe. Visit the shops in this family-friendly area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Great Seal State Park
Nope, not a golf course, this is a shot of Mound City. A collection of 22 earthen mounds of varying heights and sizes made by the Hopewell Indians over 2000 years ago. The mounds were threatened by the construction of Camp Sherman in 1917 to train troops for WWI. Today the site is managed by the National Park Services.

Hopewell Culture National Historical Park

You can find out about the history of Chillicothe with a visit to Hopewell Culture National Historical Park. Visit the shops in this family-friendly area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Hopewell Culture National Historical Park

Ross Lake State Wildlife Area

You can take time to visit Ross Lake State Wildlife Area during your travels to Chillicothe. Visit the shops in this family-friendly area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Ross Lake State Wildlife Area

Ross Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Ross Lake during your travels in Chillicothe. Visit the shops in this family-friendly area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Ross Lake

Sugarloaf Mountain Amphitheatre

Get tickets for a show at Sugarloaf Mountain Amphitheatre, a theater with a story to tell in Chillicothe. Visit the shops in this family-friendly area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Sugarloaf Mountain Amphitheatre

Pump House Center for the Arts

You can study the exhibits at Pump House Center for the Arts, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Chillicothe. Visit the shops in this family-friendly area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Pump House Center for the Arts

Best Lodging Options Near Ross County Lake State Wildlife Area

Christopher Inn and Suites

Christopher Inn and Suites

2.5 out of 5
30 North Plaza Boulevard, Chillicothe, OH
Christopher Inn and Suites
Ridgetop cabin featuring spa, sun room, fireplace and deck with panoramic views.

Ridgetop cabin featuring spa, sun room, fireplace and deck with panoramic views.

Laurelville
Ridgetop cabin featuring spa, sun room, fireplace and deck with panoramic views.
2-Person Romantic Treehouse Getaway in Hocking Hills, Ohio

2-Person Romantic Treehouse Getaway in Hocking Hills, Ohio

South Bloomingville
2-Person Romantic Treehouse Getaway in Hocking Hills, Ohio
Deer Ridge Lodge | Hocking Hills

Deer Ridge Lodge | Hocking Hills

Laurelville
Deer Ridge Lodge | Hocking Hills
Winery Romantic Cabin for Two. Close to Hocking Hills with Guided Wine Tasting!

Winery Romantic Cabin for Two. Close to Hocking Hills with Guided Wine Tasting!

Circleville
Winery Romantic Cabin for Two. Close to Hocking Hills with Guided Wine Tasting!
New Amish built log cabin near hocking hills & tar hollow, atvs & pet friendly

New Amish built log cabin near hocking hills & tar hollow, atvs & pet friendly

Ray
New Amish built log cabin near hocking hills & tar hollow, atvs & pet friendly
Nature Retreat

Nature Retreat

2 out of 5
South Bloomingville
Nature Retreat
Brand New Cozy cabin in Hocking Hills.

Brand New Cozy cabin in Hocking Hills.

Laurelville
Brand New Cozy cabin in Hocking Hills.
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