Hocking State Forest

Hocking State Forest
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Location of Hocking State Forest in Ohio
LocationHocking, Ohio, United States
Coordinates39°26′N 82°32′W / 39.433°N 82.533°W / 39.433; -82.533
Area9,696 acres (39.24 km2)
Elevation840 ft (260 m)
Established1949
WebsiteHocking State Forest

Hocking State Forest is a state forest in Hocking County, Ohio, United States. The forest adjoins Hocking Hills State Park and three nature preserves including Conkle's Hollow State Nature Preserve.

The forest is in one of the most scenic areas of Ohio, known as the Hocking Hills. The area features not only forests, but frequent bluffs, rock shelters and waterfalls, due to the Blackhand sandstone.

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