Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area
Pedro, OH, Ohio · 1.5 km away
Campsite · via Recreation.gov
- Hardstanding pitches
Price on partner site
Campsite for booking · Ironton
Oak Hill - Lake Vesuvius
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Overview
- Pitches
- 32
- Pitch types
- caravan, motorhome, tent
- Season
- Not stated: check on Recreation.gov
- Check-in / out
- 14:00 / 13:00
Facilities
- Dogs allowedListed by Recreation.gov
- Drinking waterListed by Recreation.gov
- Electric hook-upListed by Recreation.gov
- Hardstanding pitchesListed by Recreation.gov
- Waste disposalListed by Recreation.gov
- Wheelchair accessibleListed by Recreation.gov
Policies
| Pets | Yes |
|---|---|
| Smoking | Not stated: check on Recreation.gov |
| Instant booking | Not stated: check on Recreation.gov |
| Cancellation | Not stated: check on Recreation.gov |
About this campsite
Overview
Oak Hill Campground is one of two camping areas within Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area. It has recently renovated and upgraded with modern conveniences like electric hookups and flush toilets. Lake Vesuvius is very close, providing access to ample recreational opportunities. Recreation
Boating, fishing and swimming on Lake Vesuvius are the most popular activities. Anglers may catch bass, catfish, crappie and bluegill.
More than 40 miles of trails exist in the area, with trailheads beginning at or near the campground. A spur within the campground connects to the Rock House Trail, which leads to a cave Native Americans used as a hide-out many years ago. Facilities
The campground offers dozens of accessible single-family sites for tent and RV camping. Each campsite can accommodate up to eight individuals. A group site can accommodate up to 50 people. Some sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Picnic tables, lantern posts, and campfire rings with grills are provided, as well as electric hookups, accessible flush and vault toilets, showers and water hook-ups. A dump station is located on-site.
Natural Features
The campground is situated on the west side of the 143-acre lake. A mixed hardwood-pine forest with many mature oak trees covers the area. Nearby Attractions
The closest town is Ironton, Ohio, less than 10 miles from the campground.
Fees: There is a $5 electric hookup fee. The total fee of electric site is composed of $15 basic camping fee and $5 electric fee.
Managed by a US federal agency. Data source: ridb.recreation.gov.
Description supplied by Recreation.gov.
Where you can stay nearby
Campsites, aires and parking within 30 km, from OpenStreetMap.
- Two Point Group Campground
Campground · Ironton, Ohio250 m from the pick-up area - Oak Hill Campground
Campground · Ironton, Ohio · Paid470 m from the pick-up area - Iron Ridge Campground
Campground · Ironton, Ohio · Paid1.3 km from the pick-up area - Paddle Creek Horse Camp
Campground · Ironton, Ohio · FreeToilets4.6 km from the pick-up area - Elkins Creek Horse Camp & Tack
Campground · Ironton, Ohio6.8 km from the pick-up area - Campsite near Worthington
Campground · Worthington, Kentucky10 km from the pick-up area
Nearest dump station and water
- Service point near Portsmouth
RV dump station · Portsmouth, OhioWaste42 km from the pick-up area - Water point near Lavalette
Water fill station · Lavalette, West VirginiaWater43 km from the pick-up area
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Data: Recreation.gov (RIDB), from ridb.recreation.gov, last updated 13 October 2026. Federal agencies provide this data and are responsible for it; it may be incomplete. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or the U.S. Government. About this data. Places data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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