Maps & Lodging in the Arc of Appalachia Region
 

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Cave Canyon and the Appalachian Forest Museum are located in REGION A

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Lodging Regions in the Arc of Appalachia:

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Listed in order of proximity to Cave Canyon and the Appalachian Forest Museum at the Highlands Nature Sanctuary, Region A.

Region A:  For lodging offered at the Highlands Nature Sanctuary & Cave Canyon for both groups and individuals, click here. Private Lodging in the area includes Lazy H cabins, composed of a number of recently constructed log cabins built in a half circle on an old horse farm. Cabins are made of real wood, and have only a microwave and an outdoor grill for cooking. Modestly furnished, Lazy H is a great facility if you are attending a workshop at the Sanctuary or you want to spend most of the day outdoors and just need a clean and close place to crash after a good day of hiking. Lazy H is located less than two miles from Cave Canyon, and is adjacent to Paint Creek State Park. Phone numbers for Cathi Holbert, the owner, is 1-800-686-5635 and 937-365-1961. www.lazyhcabins.com Rocky Fork State Park and Paint Creek State Park offer Class A campgrounds. Both parks focus on providing lake recreation: fishing and boating, and sit on mostly open land. If you wish a more forested natural setting, see Pike Lake below. Paint Creek is six miles away from Cave Canyon, and Rocky Fork is ten. For reservation information, call 1-866-644-6727. Direct line to Paint Creek is 937-365-1401. Direct line to Rocky Fork is 937-393-4284. Also see www.ohiodnr.com/parks  

Region F: ten miles Pike Lake State Park Cabins and Campground is a real bargain for atmosphere and cost. The Park is located in a beautiful Appalachian hill-country setting -- a tranquil 13-acre lake surrounded by a very large state forest -- Pike Forest -- approximately 10 miles from Cave Canyon Preserve. In addition to a campground (electric sites) tucked compactly in a tall and stately pine plantation, the park offers twelve basic cottages and twelve 2-bedroom preferred cottages, the latter sleeping up to six people.  Basic cottages allow up to four people and include full kitchen with a refrigerator, cookware and dinnerware, all linens provided, color TV, and are heated and air conditioned.  Preferred cottages allow up to six people and include all the amenities of the basic cottages plus a gas fireplace and a screened porch.  For reservation information, call 1-866-644-6727. For park information, including detail info on cabins, call 740-493-2212. www.ohiodnr.com/parks A private lodging offering in the area is at Greenbriar Ranch at Pine Ridge Retreat. Located 1.8 miles from Pike Lake State Park. Greenbriar Ranch is a home in a rural setting converted into a rental cabin. Bed, bath, kitchen accessories, and cookware provided. Sleeps 8-10 people. (740)493-4400; cell (937)205-7877, Owner: Tracie Dart, www.pineridgeretreat.net

Region H: 25 miles Chillicothe is a very historic city with a beautiful old downtown. Once the state capital, it is surrounded by the same Appalachian hills that inspired the Great Seal of Ohio. Chillicothe is located next  to Great Seal State Park, Hopewell Culture National Monument and Ross County's Buzzard's Roost. Chillicothe has several motels, and several delightful bed and breakfasts, many of which are in the historic district. Chillicothe is about a thirty minute drive to the Highlands Nature Sanctuary. Downtown Bed and Breakfasts include: Victoria Manor is a 12-room Italinate-style brick home on two acres and just two blocks from downtown Chillicothe. Featuring four guest rooms, a gazebo, gardens, waterfalls. Owner Katharine Galloway. Call 740-775-6424. www.victoriamanor.org The Atwood House is is a majestic brick Greek Revival house built in 1843. Owned by only three families since that time. Four bedrooms. Phone 740-774-1606. www.chillicothebedandbreakfast.com. The Blair House is on West Fifth St in downtown Chillicothe, call 740-774-3140. No website.  The Greenhouse is a gorgeous Victorian-era home with Queen Anne architecture that is included on the National Register of Historic Places. The home was built in 1894 by George Hunter Smith for his winter home. He summered at the famous Adena estate, now owned by the Ohio Historical Society. call 740-775-5313, www.chillicotheohio.com/thegreenhouse. The Guest House is a two story private-entrance guest house located next to  a historic home built in 1826 by Ohio's first governor, Governor Tiffin, for his daughter as a wedding gift. The main home stands on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners Tom and Kay Binns. Call 740-772-2204,  www.chillicotheohio.com/guesthouse/

Region B: 12-17 miles Hillsboro is the county seat of Highland County and offers a medium-sized town with an urbanized setting. Located sixteen miles to Cave Canyon and the Highlands Nature Sanctuary, Hillsboro offers direct state routes to both northern and southern hiking destinations. Many fast food operations and a few restaurants are located here. Hillsboro is in the glacial plains of western Ohio and is surrounded by farm country. Some of the area's lodging facilities are somewhat outdated -- please be discerning when you make a reservation. We can recommend the following facilities: Tu-lakes Motel at 937-393-1917 (halfway between Hillsboro and the Highlands Nature Sanctuary--modest, no landscaping but clean, affordable & close), Days Inn at 393-0299, recently remodeled, uptown Hillsboro, Fling Family Cabin offers a single beautiful large cabin on 200 acre horse farm, sleeps 2-8 people, reasonably priced, phone 397-393-8200 www.flingfamilybandb.com, and Coyote Creek Bed and Breakfast is another beautiful large farm south of Hillsboro, higher end. 937-393-5166 www.coyotecreekfarmoh.com/rates.html

Region X:  15-35 miles  ARC Interior. If you want something operated by small business owners, many being located in a rural and/or forested setting, check out selected options that are scattered in the interior of the Arc of Appalachia. These will be close to our more southern preserves. Hope Springs Retreat Center is nationally and internationally full service retreat center providing accommodations for up to 30 people -- known for its hospitality, community-style warmth, and memorably delicious meals--usually vegetarian or light meat in substance. Besides the beauty of its secluded forested setting, what makes Hope Springs special is its outstanding facilities. Includes yoga/movement hexagonal gathering space, a meditation yurt, and a labyrinth. Located 45 minutes south of Cave Canyon. (937) 587-2605  Center:  (937) 587-2602 www.hopespringswomencenter.com  Prairie Pond Woods is located near Lynx, Ohio, just 12 miles east of West Union. Offers single secluded cedar two-bedroom home. Sleeps up to four adults. Fully equipped. 27 acres of prairie, woods, and pond. Craig & Cindy Steffen, owners. 937.532.6688 www.prairiepondwoods.com Scenic-View Cottage offers a small furnished house for 2-6 people. Large living room, master bed with deck. Fully equipped. Betty Hoop, owner. 937.587.2874 Woodland Altars is an outdoor education center for youth groups with cabin rentals available for families and couples. Chalet rentals include 3 BR, 2 bath for 1-8 people. Campsites also available. 3-acre stocked lake and picnic area. 1.800.213.1161 or 937.588.4411  www.woodlandaltars.org  Adams County Cabins are fully furnishedAmish-built log cabins with 2 queen-size beds, hot tub and gas fireplace. West Union. 888.549.8070 or 937.549.8070 www.adamscountycabins.com  Dogwood Farm Bed & Breakfast has a Colonial Williamsburg charm, with gardens, poster beds and gourmet breakfast. One room has queen-size bed connects to room with 2 twin beds; and a second room with queen-size bed, sitting room and fireplace. Lastly, Great Room features a large fireplace. Owner Fern Wilson says she is a home economics teacher so she knows how to cook! West Union. 937.544.5227 Murphin Ridge Inn   Early 19th century farm on a large wooded preserve with full dining possibilities in nearby restaurant. The guest house features a large gathering room with stocked bookshelves and board games. Each room in the guest house offers ten guest rooms one or two queen-size beds. Fireplaces and/or private porches in some rooms. Also nine cabins, each with a whirlpool tub, fireplace, and front porch with chairs. Hiking trails. Tennis court. South of Peebles. 877.687.7446 www.murphinridgeinn.com Unity Woods is located on 175 acres near Johnson Ridge State Nature Preserve. Five miles hiking trails. Woods and pond on site. Three Amish style back-to-the-woods cabins are modern non-electric heated, offering a complete bath with plenty of hot water, a fully equipped kitchen, and a Weber grill. 937.544.6908 www.unitywoods.org. Cave Hill Lodge is a hand-crafted architecturally unique home located in the deep woods of Adams County, about a half-hour drive from Serpent Mound.  It sleeps 8 or more, and is perfect for couples, families or small groups who want all the comforts of home in a very quiet secluded atmosphere. See their website at: www.cavehilllodge.com.


Region E:  45 miles Shawnee State Park Lodge and Cabins is on the south tip of the ARC is a GREAT place to stay but only if you interested in exploring Shawnee State Park and large State Forest. This area is known as the Little Smokies of Ohio. The view from the lodge is absolutely outstanding....And maybe catch the beautiful levee murals on the Ohio River in the town of Portsmouth.  Approximately 70 minutes drive to Cave Canyon and the Appalachian Forest Museum 937-393-5166  www.shawneelodgeresort.com

Visitor Bureaus in the Arc of Appalachia Region  

Highland County Convention Visitor’s Bureau: 1575 N High St Hillsboro (937) 393-4883
www.highlandcounty.com 

Ross-Chillicothe Convention and Visitor’s Bureau 25 E Main St Chillicothe (740) 702-7677
www.chillicotheohio.com/rccvb   http://www.visithistory.com/