Oak Hill - Lake Vesuvius

FS USDA Forest Service · PEDRO, OH · Developed

Conditions

Road Access Paved
Driveway Surface Paved
Season Open Year Round
Campfires Campfires Allowed
Max RV Length 64 ft

Features

Rig Size Big Rig Friendly Pull Through
Hookup Full Hookups 50 amp
Access Paved Access
Style Dump Station Vault Toilet Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites32
RV Sites10
Sites Accepting RVs32
Overnight Sites32
Max RV Length64 ft
Max Amps50
Full Hookup Sites4
Electric Hookup Sites32
Pull-Through Sites8
Back-In Sites24
SurfacePaved

Location

38.618992, -82.633459 · 916 COUNTY ROAD 29 , PEDRO , OH 45659

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Description

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.

Directions

From U.S. Highway 52 at Ironton, take State Route 93 north for 9 miles to the Lake Vesuvius Road (County Road 29). Turn east toward Lake Vesuvius and travel 1 mile to the recreation area.

Activities

BOATING CAMPING FISHING HIKING SWIMMING SITE WILDLIFE VIEWING

Details

FeeThere is a $5 electric hookup fee. The total fee of electric site is composed of $15 basic camping fee and $5 electric fee.
Phone740-534-6500
ADA AccessN
ReservableYes

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