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2026 Season availability
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- Dump station on site
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Reviews (107)
What Guests Are Saying
Iron Ridge - Lake Vesuvius is praised for its beautiful, well-maintained campground, offering spacious and private sites surrounded by nature. Campers enjoyed the clean facilities, friendly hosts, and various hiking trails, making it a peaceful retreat. However, many noted the lake was drained, leading to some disappointment and a lack of clear communication about this on the website.
What Guests Are Saying
Iron Ridge - Lake Vesuvius is praised for its beautiful, well-maintained campground, offering spacious and private sites surrounded by nature. Campers enjoyed the clean facilities, friendly hosts, and various hiking trails, making it a peaceful retreat. However, many noted the lake was drained, leading to some disappointment and a lack of clear communication about this on the website.
Review Summary
Wilmott W
VerifiedAugust 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: IRON RIDGE LAKE VESUVIUS
Such a jem, we never thought we'd find something like this in Ohio. Makes a good stopping place for us on our way to and from Michigan
Charles H
VerifiedJuly 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: IRON RIDGE LAKE VESUVIUS
It was beautiful. The only problem we had was there was a few wipes on the ground that was used that was kinda nasty but no one’s fault but the camper that did it. I would go back again for sure.
Mitch T
VerifiedJuly 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: IRON RIDGE LAKE VESUVIUS
We came for a night of tent camping on the way to Minnesota and arrived in time to enjoy an evening at the campground. The hosts were wonderful and the bathroom / showers were well kept and clean. It was our first time in Ohio and we hope to return again!
Michael S
VerifiedJuly 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: IRON RIDGE LAKE VESUVIUS
Cold water shower in men’s bathroom. Website did not accurately describe site where we had to walk all our gear down a steep hill. Ranger station not open for visitors. Camp host not enforcing quiet rules with barking dogs.
Michael D
VerifiedJuly 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: IRON RIDGE LAKE VESUVIUS
Great set up, level tent pad. Had a great time with a group riding motorcycles.
Walter F
VerifiedJune 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: IRON RIDGE LAKE VESUVIUS
Beautiful campground with many widely separated, private campsites. Most sites have water and electricity. Unfortunately during our stay the weather was extremely hot and humid preventing use of hiking trails. Our site #22, beautiful view down ravine, level but narrow pad, water hydrant had major leak so could only fill tank and not use city water port, trash scattered around campsite and in fire ring when we arrived. Will return, but would like to see hosts be more active in maintaining campground.
justin h
VerifiedJune 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: IRON RIDGE LAKE VESUVIUS
Its just okay, they dont have a check in person, dont have places to buy ice or firewood, beach was closed.
Anthony P
VerifiedJune 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: IRON RIDGE LAKE VESUVIUS
This is the second year we've camped at the Iron Ridge campground, and we had another great time. The water problem from last year had been repaired so we had water and electric at our site this time. The bathhouse was kept exceptionally clean during our stay...always a plus! Mark, the camp host, is very friendly and accommodating...he does a great job there; we were walking by his unit one evening and stopped by for a chat.
The hiking trails are very nice...we walked the Lakeshore trail during this trip. We met really nice people in the campground...meeting and talking with fellow campers is always a joy. Everyone seems to like the fact the camp sites are well-spaced and not on top of each other; yes, you are in a campground, but there is still a sense of privacy. We will be back again!!!
Robert W
VerifiedJune 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: IRON RIDGE LAKE VESUVIUS
very nice. I booked a spot in aug also
Jeanette D
VerifiedJune 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: IRON RIDGE LAKE VESUVIUS
Our camping trip was great even with out running water. The site was very clean and comfortable little ground squirrels, birds and the occasional squirrel made it a nice weekend. I do wish for two things more trash cans and fire wood sales
Location & Directions for Iron Ridge - Lake Vesuvius
6518 State Route 93, Pedro, OH 45659 United States
Elevation: 234 ft
Getting There
From U.S. Highway 52 at Ironton, Take State Route 93 north for 6 mi to the Lake Vesuvius Road (County Road 29). Turn east toward Lake Vesuvius and travel 1 mi to the recreation area.
Highway access
Iron Ridge - Lake Vesuvius is accessible via U.S. Highway 52 and State Route 93, which provides direct access from Ironton. The campground is located approximately 6 miles north of U.S. Highway 52.
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Last updated: October 18, 2026