Region A
LODGING
in the Cave Canyon Region
--Photo of Ravenwood Retreat Center
Highlands Nature Sanctuary-operated
facilities
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here for general information
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facility name below for specifics. For reservations call 937.365.1935.
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Excel, you can check availability on-line at
www.highlandssanctuary.org/shared/lodging.reservations.xls.
Beechcliff Group Lodge Eyrie Suite for couples, Hermitage Ravenwood Group Retreat Center
Private Lodging in Region A
Lazy H Cabins www.lazyhcabins.com
1-800-686-5635
937-365-1961
cell
740-703-8855
14889 Old Route 50
Bainbridge, OH 45612
North of the Highlands Nature Sanctuary is a circle of twenty private cabins. These newly built rustic cabins have wooden floors and rustic log walls. Each cabin is private but is in view of its neighbors. We find these facilities to be perfect accommodations for self-reliant visitors who are spending the day in the Sanctuary and have their meals otherwise provided for -- as there are no kitchen facilities or kitchenware except for a microwave, small refrigerator, charcoal grill, and coffee-maker (if you want coffee, bring the fixings, including the coffee mugs). Modestly but adequately furnished with one or two queen beds with linens and blankets provided, and a futon without linens (futon bedding can be ordered for a small charge, guests should bring pillows and can also optionally bring their own bedding). Guests can bring their own towels or order a washcloth and towel for a small charge. This is a great place to fall in for the night after a long jaunt in the woods as the accommodations are very affordable and well-located only 1 1/2 miles from the Cave Canyon, at the Highlands Nature Sanctuary..
15 Single Cabins with one queen bed; sleeps 2 adults and 2 children (or 4 adults for extra charge)
4 Double Cabins with two queen bed; sleeps 4 adults and 2 children, (or 6 adults with additional
charge)
1 Double Cabin with one queen sized bed, two twin beds, and full kitchen plus
futon, for 4 adults and 2 children, (or 6 adults with additional charge)
Paint Creek State Park
866.644.6727
14265 US RT 50
Bainbridge, OH 45612
In addition to its Class A campground,
Paint Creek has two camper cabins that have 14x20 floor
space and 14x8 porch with air conditioning, seasonal gas fireplace, TV/VCR,
refrigerator, microwave, alarm clock radio, gas gill outdoors, cookware,
utensils, linens, and running water are NOT provided. The cabins are close
to a shower house. Cost is $50 per night weekday or weekend with a 2-night
weekend minimum stay. The campground features 195 electric sites spaced
relatively far apart, and situated on what was once farmland back in the 1970's
and now grown up in young trees and shrubs. The State Park offers a few
hiking trails, lengthy bridle trails and a horsemen camp, and a biking trail.
The park and associated federal land and state hunting area is 14,000 acres in
size and includes a large lake that offers fishing and boating opportunities, as
well as providing flood control for the Paint Creek watershed. Directions: Located off St. Rt. 50
East of Hillsboro and West of Bainbridge. The campground at Paint Creek State
Park is approximately a twenty minute drive to Cave Canyon at the Highlands Nature Sanctuary
by taking Rapid Forge Road to Route 50.
also see Pike Lake State Park, in
region F
Rocky Fork State Park
866.644.6727
9800 North Shore Drive
Hillsboro, OH 45133
Rocky Fork is a Class Campground with 130 electric campsites, and 80 non-electric sites in the northwest corner of the lake. The campground is a very popular fishing destination -- offering a very large lake for boating, surrounded by a narrow corridor of public land. Sites are mostly out in the open and relatively close together. Directions: East of Hillsboro and West of Bainbridge, take North Shore Drive South off St. Rt. 50, follow park signs. It is approximately a twenty minute drive or 12 miles from the Cave Canyon, at the Highlands Nature Sanctuary.