Are you in the Hocking Hills?
YES! We are right in the middle of the Hocking Hills! We are approximately 8 miles to Old Man's Cave (The major attraction) and closer to many other cave systems! A portion of the State Bridle Trails are located right behind the campground!!
I do not have a horse; can I still camp there?
Absolutely!! We have 14 water and electric sites (30-amp service & 110 outlet), and we have 30 primitive campsites with fire rings. All campers are welcome at the Palmerosa Campground!!
What time is check-in and check-out?
Cabins - Check-in 4:00 PM EST (Due to cleaning) Check-out 11:00 AM EST
All RV & Tent Sites - Check-in: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM (after hours guest can use contactless check-in feature. No need to stop at the office) Check-out 1:00 PM EST
Late check-out time can only be authorized by management. Late check out fee of $200.00 applied to all cabins.
Late check-out fee equal to one night stay of your site will be applied to all other sites.
Can I come early or stay a little later than my check-in time or check out time?
Absolutely!! Contact us regarding what to do in the circumstances. We charge $10 per horse to day park at the campground. The area for parking is located at the front of our campground in the big field. If you come early, this is the same parking area until your site is ready. If you want to stay late, you must vacate the cabin, site, corral/stall and move to the Day Parking area. Contact us for authorization before arriving or by the end of your stay if you want to use the overflow parking area.
How do I pay for my site and what is the cancellation policy?
You may book directly on our website/booking platform at your convenience. Or you may reach out to us directly for assistance. (We also offer contactless check-in/out if you arrive late or leave early). A required 50% deposit at time of booking is required. The remaining 50% will automatically be debited from your card 7 days prior to arrival. 100% is due if booking less than 7 days from arrival.
We are pleased to announce that our reservation company offers Travel Protection!! There are several different options for you to choose from at the time of booking, and it is highly encouraged!! We do not issue REFUNDS FOR RAIN/SNOW/EXCESSIVE HEAT/BURN BANS/HURRICANES/TORNADOS!
Cancellation Policy:
Within 7 days of arrival: NO REFUND
8-15 Days: 50% refund minus the booking fees
16+ Days: 100% refund minus the booking fees
Need to reschedule trip and not cancel? $25.00 service charge to change reservations.
Do you offer housekeeping at the camping cabins?
No. Linens and towels are provided. However, we do not have onsite facilities for housekeeping services. If you require additional towels, pillows etc. other than what is provided, you may want to bring extras or anything else you may want to bring.
All cabins are equipped with basic utensils, and a starter supply of toilet paper, paper towels to get you through your first day. You may need to bring with you, additional supplies to last your entire stay.
How far is the Bridle Trail from the campground?
The end of the Red Trail actually runs directly behind our campground! (Buckskin Canyon loop) However, it can only be accessed by exiting our campground, turning left on Keifel Rd. travel about 0.10-mile, turn left to enter the RED Trail.
If you want to head to the State Horseman's Camp to enter the rest of the trail system...continue on the trail beside of Keifel Rd. for approximately 0.5-mile, turn left and go down over the hill to head towards our cabin "Trails Edge" (corner of Keifel Rd and Sowers Rd.) on the way to the Sate Horseman's Camp following the RED markings on the trees. The rest of the trial system can be accessed at the State Horsemans Camp.
This will be approximately a 3-mile ride. From the State Horseman's Camp, there are many miles of trails!!
What should I bring for my horses?
Bring everything that you normally would when you go trail riding. We do have potable water (supplied by a well), If your horse has a sensitive stomach, you may also want to bring water. Bring all muck tools, buckets, hoses, ropes, tie lines, clips. There are no tools at the corrals/stalls. Bring Shavings for bedding. Please NO STRAW!
It is also beneficial to download the bridle trail map to your phone before you come. A link is on our website. Cell service is limited on most of the trails. We sometimes run out of maps to give out due to high demand, please do not rely on us Soley for your maps (sometimes we run out of maps).
Can I stay in one of the cabins and still bring my horse (s)?
YES! We have a tie out near the Dogwood Cabin. There is room by the Buckeye Cabin to bring your own tie out for that one. We have new stalls located near the cabins. There are 4 for the Buckeye and 2 for the Dogwood Cabins. If you need more stalls, contact us before booking to check availability.
Parking at the cabins is limited to one vehicle and no trailer access. This means if you bring a horse trailer, you will have to disconnect and park it in our parking area reserved for those trailers near the office.
I have a tent but want a site with electric and water, can I reserve an RV site?
Yes, you can reserve an RV site and put up your tent. Some sites are better than others to put up a tent. If you have questions, please reach out to us.
Can we tent camp and bring horses to tie out/High Line?
This answer is a little more complex. We will do our best to accommodate each guest. Our tent area is limited to one vehicle and no room for a trailer. Trailers will have to be unhooked and moved to our overflow area. A couple of tent sites could work to tie the horses out, but they are limited. Please reach out to us directly to work out a solution to this question.
I see you have outhouses/privies; do you have flush toilets too?
Yes! We have 3 separate (lockable) rooms that have a flush toilet, sink and a stand-up shower! All we ask is to keep the showers to a minimum duration as others a waiting to use them too. We also ask everyone to help keep the bathrooms as clean as possible after their use. It is impossible to clean them after each and every person. The bathrooms are available 24 hours a day. Please keep the doors closed after use. This helps keep the flying bugs out!
