Happy Hills Campground - Hocking Hills Jellystone

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About Happy Hills Campground - Hocking Hills Jellystone

Beautiful campground located in the Hocking Hills. 45 acres of relaxation, good times, & family memories. Lake for fishing (no fishing license required), kayaks, Corcls, Floating Obstacle Course . Swimming Pool, Disc Golf, Cornhole, Gem Mine. Yogi Bear™ Pavillion with planned activities. Sparkling Clean bathrooms & showers. Cabin Rentals . Propane Gas, Check in is between 3:00pm and 9:00pm. Check out is 2:00pm.

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Wi Fi Wi Fi
Restrooms Restrooms
Showers Showers
Swimming Pool Swimming Pool
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  • Restrooms
  • Showers
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Connectivity and Media

  • Wi Fi
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Disc Golf
  • Propane
  • Propane
  • Swimming Pool
  • Pavilion
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  • Lake Access
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5 reviews

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Happy Hills Campground offers a pleasant experience with clean cabins, a beautiful lake, and friendly staff. Many guests appreciated the upgrades, the quiet atmosphere, and enjoyable activities like movie nights and candy bar bingo. However, some visitors expressed disappointment regarding the lack of advertised themed events, pool accessibility, and certain facilities not being operational. Overall, the campground is well-received for families and couples, with plans for return visits.

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Heather Kiggans

Heather Kiggans

July 21, 2025 Google Maps

We tent camped so I can’t rate the cabins. But the campsite everything we expected and more. We loved it! We had a prime camping spot. Everything was in walking distance. The girls in the ranger station were so nice and helpful. The bathrooms/showers were clean. And the lake was absolutely beautiful. On Friday night they played a movie and on Saturday my kids loved candy bar bingo. We were off hiking when Yogi visited the camp but my kids got to meet BooBoo and my daughter loved giving him a big bear hug! We plan to visit again next year for longer and get a cabin.

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Kalynn Vannatter

Kalynn Vannatter

September 14, 2025 Google Maps

We came to enjoy this but there was nothing. Very disappointed in our stay. Very little was fun about being here.
Only fun part was the activity n seeing yogi for my kids.
We booked earlier in August and it never said the fun stuff on the lake would b put away. The slide wasn’t in working order. The kids were extremely disappointed. No where was it posted or informed that the obstacles would be deflated it stated early fall it is not even fall yet.
Number on front door we call no one answers.
Goldmine is delayed opening compared to time on signs.
The beds in the cabins were extremely uncomfortable.
No events like posted on facebook or movie night like stated when we arrived.
Tube slide is a disappointment it hardly worked.
The pool is not close it is at the residents house which is kind of weird unsure how to get there or parking.
The yogi bear statue is not safe when taking a picture it acted as if it was going to fall on the kids.
Extremely disappointed. Cabin was $388 for two days n not even close to worth it. We won’t be back and would have been nicer tent camping unless we are accommodated for the bad experience.

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Aris McClanahan

Aris McClanahan

September 18, 2025 Google Maps

My kids loved the pond activities, and the cabin we slept in. I was a bit disappointed that there were no activities going on for the advertised Pirate and Mermaid themed weekend, it’s the main reason we made a reservation. When I asked others about it, they had no knowledge of these themed weekends. (Even though it’s on the website)
Also the pool is in the owners backyard, and a bit away from the campsite. I’m not sure if we will return to this location, but my kids did enjoy their stay.

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Matthew Porter

Matthew Porter

September 27, 2025 Google Maps

Stargazing!! Incredible! We also enjoyed the cabin and lake immensely! Cabins were very clean and comfortable. The lake was crystal clear. Looking for a nice weekend with the kids I’d go the this jellystone.

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Bryan Dessauer

Bryan Dessauer

September 28, 2025 Google Maps

Had a very nice time here this past weekend with our camper. Just my wife and I this time. Great campground for families and couples both. The owner has had this place for a while and has been making upgrades every year. A lot of the sites that aren't "full hookup" actually have electric AND water. He was very friendly and I enjoyed talking to him when I stopped in the office. He has a variety of items in the "Ranger Station" if you forget something. Great WiFi signal is available for no extra charge. Lake is beautiful, clean and had some nice looking bass swimming around. Was a nice and quiet weekend and we will keep this campground on our list the next time we go to Hocking Hills!

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Location & Directions for Happy Hills Campground - Hocking Hills Jellystone

22245 State Route 278 SW, Nelsonville, OH 45764-9623 United States

Elevation: 317 ft

Nearest town

Nelsonville, OH - 8.1 mi

About 15 min to downtown

Highway access

The campground is on State Route 278 (SR 278).

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Last updated: October 7, 2026

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