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Leaf-covered lane winding through the meadow at one of the pet friendly cabins in Hocking Hills

Dogs welcome

Pet friendly cabins in Hocking Hills, with 97 acres to run.

Serenity Lodge is one of the pet friendly cabins in Hocking Hills, Ohio where dogs get the run of the place: up to 4 dogs, no pet fee, and 97 private acres of fields and trails.

Before you book

What pet friendly cabins in Hocking Hills should offer.

Dog friendly Hocking Hills cabins come with very different rules. Some Hocking Hills cabins that allow pets add a fee per dog or per night, some cap you at one or two dogs, and some have nowhere for a dog to stretch its legs. Ask about all three before you book.

Here's how Serenity Lodge compares with other Hocking Hills pet friendly cabins: up to 4 dogs, no pet fee, and 97 acres with no neighbors in sight. It's also a Hocking Hills cabin with hot tub, so the people get something after the hike too.

Meadow and pond under a blue sky
“We looked for a place that we could let our dogs run off leash and this met that requirement in spades.”
Nicola, Pittsford, NY · July 2025

For your dogs

No fee, no small print, plenty of room.

  • Room for the whole pack

    Up to 4 dogs can come, so nobody stays home with a sitter.

  • No pet fee

    Dogs stay free. No per-dog charge and no per-night charge.

  • Room to run

    Open fields, wooded trails and creeks across 97 acres, with no other cabin on the property.

House rules for dogs

A few rules, all of them easy.

All Hocking Hills dog friendly cabins have house rules. Ours are short, and they keep the cabin nice for the next family and their dogs.

  • Crate dogs when they are alone in the cabin (a large crate is there for you)
  • Keep them off the furniture
  • Pick up after them on the lawn and trails
  • Dog sleeps with you? Bring a blanket or comforter for the bed
  • The backyard is open, not fenced

Out with the dogs

Park trails where dogs can come along.

Leashed dogs are welcome on the Hocking Hills State Park trails, as long as the leash is 6 feet or shorter. The one big exception is Conkle's Hollow, a state nature preserve, where pets aren't allowed.

  • Ash Cave

    10 min from the cabin

    Leashed dogs

  • Cedar Falls

    14 min from the cabin

    Leashed dogs

  • Old Man's Cave

    18 min from the cabin

    Leashed dogs

  • Whispering Cave

    18 min from the cabin

    Leashed dogs

  • Conkle's Hollow

    22 min from the cabin

    No pets

Staying at one of the Hocking Hills cabins that allow dogs means you can do the big hikes together and still come back to open space. For trail-by-trail notes, see Hocking Hills dog friendly trails, or browse everything else in things to do in Hocking Hills.

Dogs

Questions about bringing your dog.

All FAQs and house rules

Are Hocking Hills cabins pet friendly?

Some are, and the rules vary from cabin to cabin: a cap on the number of dogs, a size limit, or a fee per dog or per night. Ask before you book. At Serenity Lodge, up to 4 dogs are welcome with no pet fee, and 97 private acres give them room to run.

How many dogs can we bring?

You can bring up to 4 dogs, with no pet fee. Please crate them when they're alone in the cabin (a large crate is there for you), keep them off the furniture and pick up after them. If your dog sleeps with you, bring a blanket or comforter from home to put over the bed.

Is the yard fenced?

No, the yard isn't fenced. The backyard is open, and beyond it are 97 acres of fields and woods with no neighbors in sight. Guests whose dogs come back when called often let them run in the fields. If yours tends to wander, bring a long lead, and remember the state park trails need a 6-foot leash.

Which Hocking Hills trails allow dogs?

Leashed dogs are allowed on Hocking Hills State Park trails, including Old Man's Cave, Ash Cave, Cedar Falls, Rock House and Cantwell Cliffs. The leash can't be longer than 6 feet. Conkle's Hollow is a state nature preserve, and pets aren't allowed there. Our guide to Hocking Hills dog friendly trails has the details.

What should we bring for our dog?

Bring food, bowls, a leash of 6 feet or less for the park trails, towels for muddy paws and bags for cleanup. If your dog sleeps on the bed, pack a blanket or comforter to cover it. A large crate is already at the cabin, and there's no pet fee to budget for.

Private pond on the property in summer

Your stay

Bring the dogs. They'll thank you.

From $300 a night for up to 9 guests. Book direct and save about 13%.

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