Ross 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

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

Ross County Lake State Wildlife Area

Explore the great outdoors at Ross County Lake State Wildlife Area, a lovely green space in Chillicothe. Visit the shops in this family-friendly area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Ross County Lake State Wildlife Area

Majestic Theatre

Enjoy a show at Majestic Theatre, a theater with a story to tell in Chillicothe. Discover the area's theater scene and shops.

Majestic Theatre

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 Lake State Wildlife Area

2-Person Romantic Treehouse Getaway in Hocking Hills, Ohio

2-Person Romantic Treehouse Getaway in Hocking Hills, Ohio

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

Deer Ridge Lodge | Hocking Hills

Laurelville OH
Deer Ridge Lodge | Hocking Hills
Hickory Ridge-Cabin less than 10 miles away from main state parks.

Hickory Ridge-Cabin less than 10 miles away from main state parks.

South Bloomingville OH
Hickory Ridge-Cabin less than 10 miles away from main state parks.
Bear Cabin, Hocking Hills

Bear Cabin, Hocking Hills

South Bloomingville OH
Bear Cabin, Hocking Hills
New luxurious Cabin, 10 min away from old man cave

New luxurious Cabin, 10 min away from old man cave

South Bloomingville OH
New luxurious Cabin, 10 min away from old man cave
Dream Cabin-Cabin-Private Bathroom

Dream Cabin-Cabin-Private Bathroom

South Bloomingville OH
Dream Cabin-Cabin-Private Bathroom
Rocky View Lodge - Private Lodge in Hocking Hills

Rocky View Lodge - Private Lodge in Hocking Hills

Laurelville Ohio
Rocky View Lodge - Private Lodge in Hocking Hills
Secluded Waterfront Home Located On 82 Private Acres! Close to HH State Park!

Secluded Waterfront Home Located On 82 Private Acres! Close to HH State Park!

Laurelville OH
Secluded Waterfront Home Located On 82 Private Acres! Close to HH State Park!
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