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Iron Ridge - Lake Vesuvius
FSU.S. Forest Service — PEDRO · Ohio · Wayne National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Wayne National Forest |
| Location | PEDRO · Ohio · Wayne National Forest · 38.61075, -82.61507 · Map |
| Sites | 32 public sites counted from the federal listing — 17 standard electric; 4 walk to; 4 tent only nonelectric; 4 standard nonelectric; 3 tent only electric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 22 of 32 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 25 of 32 sites Sewer hookups at 2 of 32 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 2 of 32 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 58 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 23 sites · 30 ft: 22 sites · 35 ft: 22 sites · 40 ft: 21 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| 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. |
| Check-in / out | In 2:00 PM · Out 1:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 33 sites, as reported |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 740-534-6500 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-10-08.
From the official listing
Overview Iron Ridge is one of two campgrounds in the Vesuvius Recreation Area in southeastern Ohio's Wayne National Forest. Iron Ridge offers a great location for outdoor recreation, with activities like boating, swimming and fishing on Lake Vesuvius. Horseback riding and hiking are also available in the rolling hills surrounding the campground. Recreation Boating, fishing and swimming on Lake Vesuvius are the area's most popular activities. Anglers may catch bass, catfish, crappie or bluegill.
More than 40 miles of trails exist in the area, with trailheads beginning at or near the campground. A 1/2-mile hiking trail connects the campground to Lake Vesuvius. Lake Shore Trail offers an 8-mile loop around the lake and shorter trails lead to Rock House Cave, a grand, tunnel-like sandstone cave that was once used by Native Americans for shelter. Facilities The campground offers multiple sites for RV camping, many of which have electric hookups. Some first-come, first-serve sites are also available. Each campsite can accommodate up to eight individuals.
Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. The campground has accessible flush toilets, showers and drinking water. Campsites 9, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, and 27 all have access to shared water spigots, while all other campsites have their own individual water-hookups. A dump station is located on-site.
Natural Features Iron Ridge Campground is located on a wooded ridge above 143-acre Lake Vesuvius. A scenic forest of mature eastern hardwoods covers the area. Nearby Attractions The closest town is Ironton, Ohio, less than 10 miles from the campground.
Directions, from the listing
From U.S. Highway 52 at Ironton, Take State Route 93 north for 6 miles to the Lake Vesuvius Road (County Road 29). Turn east toward Lake Vesuvius and travel 1 mile to the recreation area.
Nearest federal campgrounds
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59 mi straight-line · BAINBRIDGE OhioUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersDeer Creek Lake Day Use
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Trip Card — Iron Ridge - Lake Vesuvius
PEDRO · Ohio · Wayne National Forest
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | PEDRO · Ohio · Wayne National Forest |
| 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. |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 22 · full hookups at 2 |
| Max RV | Up to 58 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 32 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232903 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.