Nearby Attractions
from Carthage Gap RV Park

Nelsonville and Hocking Hills Area

Hocking Hills Region
Including Old Man's Cave, Rock House and Ash Cave

Hocking Valley Scenic Railway, Nelsonville, OH
Train Rides Sat. - Sun. (12 noon & 2pm)

Rocky Gear Factory Warehouse Store
Rocky Boots, Headquartered in Nelsonville, Ohio

Be sure to look for The Nelsonville Cross while visiting Nelsonville.

Athens Area

Athena Grand Movie Theater (11 Screens)
E. State St.  Athens, OH   740 - 593 - 8822

Dairy Barn Arts Center, Athens, OH
Closed Mondays and Holidays

Athens Sandlot Baseball
Athens West End Park
398 W. State Street

Ohio University Main Campus, Athens, OH

Hockhocking Adena Bikeway
A paved bikeway between Athens and Nelsonville

Skyline Speedway    740 - 662 - 4111
Ohio Dirt Track Racing
Stewart and Guysville Area


Coolville Area

Marie J. Desonier State Nature Preserve
Three mile hiking trail
One mile from Campground

Double C Ranch, Coolville, OH
Public Horseback Riding (closed Tuesdays)
740 - 667- 6311 Call for details

The Cool Spot Store and Restaurant, Coolville, OH
Located four miles from Carthage Gap
Store open 24 Hours (gas and diesel fuel pumps available)
Restaurant hours 7:00am to 9:30pm

740 - 667 - 6100

Larrys Pizza with Campground Delivery
Coolville, OH 667 - 6562


The Pomeroy Area

The Wild Horse Cafe
Restaurant located directly on the Ohio River
740 - 992 - 0099

Alligator Jack's Flea Market
Located on route 7 south just past route 33
near the Meigs County Fairgrounds


Belpre and Parkersburg Area

Blennerhassett Island, Parkersburg, WV
Offering Sternwheeler rides to the Island

Oil and Gas Museum, Parkersburg, WV
Now Open   304 - 485 - 5446 for information


Marietta Area

Historic Marietta, OH
The first permanent settlement in the Northwest Territory

While in Marietta be sure to visit the famous
Campus Martius Museum

There are many Covered Bridges in nearby Washington,
Monroe, Morgan, and Noble Counties
(Information avilable at the campground office)

Fenton Art Glass Studios, Williamstown, WV
Free Factory Tours   Mon. - Fri. (8am - 4pm)

Rinky Dink Flea Market open Friday, Saturday and Sunday (9am - 5pm),
located in the old Rinks Discount Store on Route 7 just south of Marietta.

While in Marietta, you might think about visiting the J. T. Smith and Sons Gazing Ball Factory on Bender Rd. open weekdays and Saturday's.

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