Iron Ridge - Lake Vesuvius

Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area
IRON RIDGE - LAKE VESUVIUS

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

32 total sites

RV Sites

21 sites

Tent Sites

11 sites

About Iron Ridge - Lake Vesuvius

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.

Number of accommodations: 32

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Apr 10 to Oct 11

Campground Amenities

RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

32 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 002, Loop: IRON RIDGE LAKE VESUVIUS RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 003, Loop: IRON RIDGE LAKE VESUVIUS RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 004, Loop: IRON RIDGE LAKE VESUVIUS RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 005, Loop: IRON RIDGE LAKE VESUVIUS RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 006, Loop: IRON RIDGE LAKE VESUVIUS RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 007, Loop: IRON RIDGE LAKE VESUVIUS RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 008, Loop: IRON RIDGE LAKE VESUVIUS RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
009, Loop: IRON RIDGE LAKE VESUVIUS Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 010, Loop: IRON RIDGE LAKE VESUVIUS RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 011, Loop: IRON RIDGE LAKE VESUVIUS RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 012, Loop: IRON RIDGE LAKE VESUVIUS RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 013, Loop: IRON RIDGE LAKE VESUVIUS RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 014, Loop: IRON RIDGE LAKE VESUVIUS RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 015, Loop: IRON RIDGE LAKE VESUVIUS RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 016, Loop: IRON RIDGE LAKE VESUVIUS RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 017, Loop: IRON RIDGE LAKE VESUVIUS RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 018, Loop: IRON RIDGE LAKE VESUVIUS RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
019, Loop: IRON RIDGE LAKE VESUVIUS Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
020, Loop: IRON RIDGE LAKE VESUVIUS Tent
8 guests · Campfire
Price not available
021, Loop: IRON RIDGE LAKE VESUVIUS Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 022, Loop: IRON RIDGE LAKE VESUVIUS RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
023, Loop: IRON RIDGE LAKE VESUVIUS Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
024, Loop: IRON RIDGE LAKE VESUVIUS Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
025, Loop: IRON RIDGE LAKE VESUVIUS Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
026, Loop: IRON RIDGE LAKE VESUVIUS Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
027, Loop: IRON RIDGE LAKE VESUVIUS Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 028, Loop: IRON RIDGE LAKE VESUVIUS RV
Water Only
Price not available
🚐 030, Loop: IRON RIDGE LAKE VESUVIUS RV
Water Only
Price not available
🚐 031, Loop: IRON RIDGE LAKE VESUVIUS RV
Water Only
Price not available
032, Loop: IRON RIDGE LAKE VESUVIUS Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
033, Loop: IRON RIDGE LAKE VESUVIUS Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 034, Loop: IRON RIDGE LAKE VESUVIUS RV
Water Only
Price not available

Reviews (101)

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

4.3
101 reviews
5
57.4%
58
4
24.8%
25
3
11.9%
12
2
3.0%
3
1
3.0%
3

Jeff M

Verified

August 13, 2026 Stayed at: 016, Loop: IRON RIDGE LAKE VESUVIUS

3

This area is beautiful and the campground is very nice. We got 12 miles in hiking around the lake which was nice with the different rock formations and cliffs that are along the trail. We were very disappointed that the lake had been emptied and that there wasn't more information about that on the first page of the web site. You had to scan through many reviews to find any mention of this. The campground is mostly private with large camping areas in most. I'm guessing that it only being about 50% filled is due to the lake.

Location Iron Ridge - Lake Vesuvius

Address:
6518 State Route 93
Pedro, OH, 45659
United States

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.

Elevation: 234 feet

Distance to downtown

4.2 mi drive to downtown Pedro (about 6 min)

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Last updated: September 3, 2026

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