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

Nelsonville Cross
The Nelsonville Cross

Movies Ten
A theater with $1 pop, popcorn and hotdogs with $4 admission
Located just outside Nelsonville (South) A Very Nice Theater, Now with
The Fun Barn Open most days at 3PM.


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

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 wooded hiking trail
One mile from Campground

Lloyd Middleton Dolls, CR-56 Coolvillle, OH
740 - 667 - 3555

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


Belpre and Parkersburg Area

Lee Middleton Doll Factory, Belpre, OH
Some Weekday Factory Tours Offered

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

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


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