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
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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.

Diane C

Verified

August 2, 2026 Stayed at: 004, Loop: IRON RIDGE LAKE VESUVIUS

5

Great campground

Emily D

Verified

July 28, 2026 Stayed at: 032, Loop: IRON RIDGE LAKE VESUVIUS

5

As a tent camper, I loved that this site is wooded and it didn't feel like we were right next to a bunch of RV's. There is a cute grocery store about 15 mins away in Ironton that had all the things we ran out of or forgot. The bathroom rooms were cleaned and maintained daily and if your mobile provider is Tmobile, you shouldnt have much of an issue with reception. I really loved this site and will definitely be booking it again. Also we were at site 33, site 32 which was right next to us would be great for tent camping as well.

Eric T

Verified

July 10, 2026 Stayed at: 033, Loop: IRON RIDGE LAKE VESUVIUS

4

Nice campground. You can tell they strive to keep it well maintained. Great to have shower facilities

David K

Verified

July 6, 2026 Stayed at: 008, Loop: IRON RIDGE LAKE VESUVIUS

3

Quiet and beautiful. My site was marked for me though without my name. Bathrooms
Really need an update. Though there was soap, the hand dryer in the men's room was inoperable.

Matthew W

Verified

June 28, 2026 Stayed at: 018, Loop: IRON RIDGE LAKE VESUVIUS

5

Very clean and peaceful

Kathryn H

Verified

June 17, 2026 Stayed at: 011, Loop: IRON RIDGE LAKE VESUVIUS

3

It was a little confusing finding the campsite w/o GPS. Fortunately, when we arrived at the incorrect location, there was a volunteer to redirect us. There was some road construction where the road was washed away. When we reached Lake Vesuvius we found out the lake had been drained over a year ago. My SIL had to search the park website to get that information. It should have been more prominently posted. The campsite itself was beautiful. Friendly neighbors. Not too close. Would go again when the lake is refilled!

Beth S

Verified

June 15, 2026 Stayed at: 032, Loop: IRON RIDGE LAKE VESUVIUS

5

Shady, secluded, and tidy. Exactly what a campground should be. :)

Chris G

Verified

June 14, 2026 Stayed at: 019, Loop: IRON RIDGE LAKE VESUVIUS

5

Such a nice place it was off in a little corner where me and the gf could spend quality time doing nothing

Sheri M

Verified

June 14, 2026 Stayed at: 002, Loop: IRON RIDGE LAKE VESUVIUS

4

The lake was drained but that wasn't a big problem for us. The scenery is great and Iron Ridge Campground is nicely wooded. The site range from private to fairly private. There is almost no cell service. The bathrooms were very clean. There are plenty of ticks and mosquitoes, so be sure to pack bug spray. The camp hosts were very friendly. We've put Iron Ridge on are list to come back to.

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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