Oak Hill Lake Vesuvius

$20.00/night

916 COUNTY ROAD 29
PEDRO, OH 45659

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.

Camp site features

Across 32 camp sites:

Electric hookups: all 32 sites
Water hookups: all 32 sites
Sewer hookups: 4 of 32 sites
Picnic table: all 32 sites
Pets allowed: all 32 sites
ADA accessible: all 32 sites
Longest RV: 64 ft
Largest party: 8 people
Power up to 50 amps
Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer

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.

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.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 1 PM.

Reviews

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Phillip J

Loop:Pine Knob

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Reviewed 10 days ago

Nice relaxing quiet campground. Weather was great!

Chelsea C

Loop:Post Oak

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Reviewed 25 days ago

We love this campground but really wish they’d put something in for the kids to do. Basketball, Gaga ball, a playground.. something for kids to be able to do would make it great!!!

Luther W

Loop:White Oak

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Reviewed a month ago

No lake and campground hosts fly through campground angering kids and don’t clean! Gets worse and worse. People screaming and partying all hours of night. THIS IS NO LONGER FAMILY FRIENDLY!!!

Angie R

Loop:Post Oak

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Reviewed a month ago

We loved the location. Close enough to stores it we needed to run out, but still secluded. Each campsite was spaced a good amount apart that it doesn’t feel too close. We loved it.

Myra P

Loop:Pine Knob

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Reviewed a month ago

This campground is quiet, and so relaxing. It’s fun to walk the entire campground. You meet so many nice people and their dogs! This campground is our little haven and we love camping here.

Tereasa F

Loop:White Oak

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Peaceful and clean love it.

Availability

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