About Oak Hill - Lake Vesuvius
Number of accommodations: 28
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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- Dump station on site
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Reviews (80)
What Guests Are Saying
Oak Hill - Lake Vesuvius is praised for its quiet, beautiful setting and well-maintained facilities, making it a favorite camping destination for many visitors. Campers appreciate the spacious, private sites and the helpfulness of the camp hosts. While some concerns were raised about overgrown trails, utility issues, and the beach's cleanliness, most reviews highlight the overall enjoyable experience and the campground's appeal for relaxation and outdoor activities.
What Guests Are Saying
Oak Hill - Lake Vesuvius is praised for its quiet, beautiful setting and well-maintained facilities, making it a favorite camping destination for many visitors. Campers appreciate the spacious, private sites and the helpfulness of the camp hosts. While some concerns were raised about overgrown trails, utility issues, and the beach's cleanliness, most reviews highlight the overall enjoyable experience and the campground's appeal for relaxation and outdoor activities.
Review Summary
John E
VerifiedJuly 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: Scarlet Oak
our stay at campground was very good , campground staff were helpful and courtious , had a power problem that was rectified ,showers were clean could have used a little warmer water .
Kathleen M
VerifiedJuly 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: Pine Knob
The toilets (pit not flush) were functional but a little stinky. There was no shade at our sight. It was very hot during the day. The lake was nice but the boat launch needed cleaned out because there is a sand bar as you enter.
Steve H
VerifiedJuly 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: Scarlet Oak
Only stayed here one night, we lucked out with our site as we had a lot of privacy. Only got to enjoy the lake for a few moments before moving on but people were swimming and having fun. Park appeared to be clean, which is always nice to see.
Larry P
VerifiedJune 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: Pine Knob
We love camping at Lake Vesuvius Oak Hill. It is quiet and peaceful. We are seniors, so we cannot say much about activities. We do watch the children ride their bikes, scooters and skateboards. They also have blacktop chalk and have drawn many beautiful pictures. We have a pet, Macy. She loves to walk, so we do a lot of that when we camp. She went blind a few months ago, so we don’t walk as far this year. We usually walk up to Two Points. It is beautiful up there. We have even seen deer grazing there. I love to read while I’m at camp and it is the perfect time to read. I have read 5 books our 1st trip and 4 1/2 books our 2nd trip. We even like a rainy day on occasion. We watch movies then! Again, we love camping here. It’s our go to campground!!❤️
Philip B
VerifiedJune 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: White Oak
Very nice and peaceful camping, good biking but would recommend a e-bike as some of the hills are a pretty steep grade.
Only complaint would be the utility trucks that were coming through at well over posted speed limits while we were there.
Sandra K
VerifiedJune 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: Pine Knob
We stayed at camp site 31, and upon arriving there was a riding lawn mower plugged in, occupying our space. The camp seemed to be home to many people who "live" there, so as someone visiting, we felt very "watched" and out of place. One of the reasons we chose this camp was due to the lake, and its beach, however the beach was closed due to high levels of e coli, so our kids couldn't swim - though we were not notified anywhere before hand.
Despite the e coli in the water, we were still about to rent a kayak and tried to enjoy the lake, as well as take advantage of the hiking and fishing that was available.
While we made the best of our weekend, we will not be returning to this campground.
William P
VerifiedMay 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: Scarlet Oak
cold water in showers, all else was great
Larry P
VerifiedMay 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: Pine Knob
We had an enjoyable 2 weeks at Lake Vesuvius. Our visit mainly for rest and relaxation. It was quiet and very pleasant. We had a couple of days of rain, but we stayed in the camper and watched movies on those days. The weather ranged from 23 degrees to 88 degrees while we were there. We did a lot of walking with our dog, Macy. All in all, it was a great 2 weeks!
Denise K
VerifiedApril 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: Post Oak
Host were most helpful.
Paul S
VerifiedOctober 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: White Oak
The electric was off due to a storm. It was supposed to be back on the first day there We went home to stay the night and went back waiting on electricity. The next day no power the next no power so we took the camper home and skipped the last two nights. I tried to find how I could get a refund but you can’t find it on rec.gov website. Very disappointed
Location Oak Hill - Lake Vesuvius
Address:
916 County Road 29
Pedro, OH, 45659
United States
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.
The campground is accessible via U.S. Highway 52, which is approximately 9 miles away, and can be reached by taking State Route 93 north.
Latitude & Longitude: 38.619 / -82.6335
Elevation: 264 feet
Policies & Rules
General
- Camping or the establishment of a campsite within the Wayne National Forest shall be limited to a period of time not to exceed 14 days in any 30 day time period.
- Campers may not occupy an individual developed campsite with more than eight persons at one time.
- Campers may not occupy more than three developed camping units at one time (one RV and two tents sites).
- Pets are permitted within recreation areas, but must be caged, on a leash not longer than six feet, or under other physical restrictive control.
- Click here for more information on the Wayne National Forest
- Don't move firewood: To limit the spread of invasive tree-killing pests, firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Some states have quarantines and may confiscate your firewood. Please help protect our forests from invasive species by obtaining your firewood at or near your camping destination and burning it on-site. Visit dontmovefirewood.org for more information.
- Reservations must be made 4 days prior to arrival. Any unreserved campsites within the 4 day cut-off window are no longer reservable and only available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
- State of Ohio Buckeye Pass is not accepted at any Wayne National Forest recreation sites that charges a fee.
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Last updated: June 3, 2026
