Oak Hill - Lake Vesuvius
Oak Hill - Lake Vesuvius is a national forest campground in Ohio. Hookups: full hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Ohio
- Coordinates
- 38.61899, -82.63346
- Hookups
- Full hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Swimming Site, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 740-534-6500
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Oak Hill - Lake Vesuvius
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.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Ohio Valley Propane · 19 mi
- Low clearances
- 8 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 68 designated routes (74 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two Points Group Campground | National forest group campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Oak Hill Campground | National forest campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Two Point Group Campground | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Oak Hill Campground | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Iron Ridge Campground | Private campground | 0.8 mi | — | — |
| Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area | National forest campground | 1.0 mi | — | Electric |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.