OAK HILL - LAKE VESUVIUS
OAK HILL - LAKE VESUVIUS
OAK HILL - LAKE VESUVIUS
OAK HILL - LAKE VESUVIUS
OAK HILL - LAKE VESUVIUS

Available sites

28 total sites

About Oak Hill - Lake Vesuvius

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.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Oct 12 to Dec 20

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.

28 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: White Oak RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 38 × 16 ft
🚐 003, Loop: White Oak RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 46 × 16 ft
🚐 004, Loop: White Oak RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 50 × 16 ft
🚐 005, Loop: White Oak RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 50 × 16 ft
🚐 006, Loop: White Oak RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 85 × 16 ft
🚐 007, Loop: White Oak RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 50 × 16 ft
🚐 008, Loop: White Oak RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 105 × 16 ft
🚐 009, Loop: Post Oak RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 80 × 16 ft
🚐 010, Loop: Post Oak RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 55 × 16 ft
🚐 012, Loop: Post Oak RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 55 × 16 ft
🚐 013, Loop: Post Oak RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 50 × 16 ft
🚐 014, Loop: Post Oak RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 45 × 16 ft
🚐 015, Loop: White Oak RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 48 × 16 ft
🚐 016, Loop: White Oak RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 × 16 ft
🚐 017, Loop: White Oak RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 60 × 16 ft
🚐 018, Loop: White Oak RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 50 × 16 ft
🚐 019, Loop: White Oak RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 85 × 16 ft
🚐 021, Loop: Scarlet Oak RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 64 × 16 ft
🚐 022, Loop: Scarlet Oak RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 55 × 16 ft
🚐 023, Loop: Scarlet Oak RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 45 × 16 ft
🚐 024, Loop: Scarlet Oak RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 78 × 16 ft
🚐 025, Loop: Pine Knob RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 138 × 16 ft
🚐 026, Loop: Pine Knob RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 50 × 16 ft
🚐 027, Loop: Pine Knob RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 58 × 16 ft
🚐 028, Loop: Pine Knob RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 62 × 16 ft
🚐 029, Loop: Pine Knob RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 60 × 16 ft
🚐 030, Loop: Pine Knob RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 54 × 16 ft
🚐 031, Loop: Pine Knob RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 62 × 16 ft

Reviews (97)

What Guests Are Saying

Oak Hill - Lake Vesuvius offers a clean and well-maintained environment, with shaded sites that provide a relaxing camping experience. Many visitors appreciate the friendly hosts, the spacious layout of the campsites, and the availability of hiking and biking opportunities. However, the lack of water in the lake and some maintenance issues, such as cold showers and overgrown trails, detracted from the experience for some campers.

Review Summary

4.2
97 reviews
5
52.6%
51
4
29.9%
29
3
8.2%
8
2
7.2%
7
1
2.1%
2

Michael C

Verified

August 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: Post Oak

5

Nice park, would definitely recommend but cell service was not great

Donna K

Verified

August 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: White Oak

2

Few level sites for larger RV's (ours 43'). Bathrooms very clean. Park very clean. Very poor to non existant phone service.
Very helpful park staff

Richard K

Verified

September 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: White Oak

4

Sites were paved and generous and well groomed

Timothy N

Verified

September 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: Pine Knob

4

Nice campground and area.

Sarah C

Verified

September 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: White Oak

5

Clean well maintained,will return.

Kimberly C

Verified

October 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: White Oak

5

Best camping ever! Clean and quiet

Hunter B

Verified

October 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: Post Oak

5

Such a beautiful spot no matter where you are!

Phillip J

Verified

May 5, 2024 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: White Oak

4

Campground host was awesome. Kept bathrooms clean and grass mowed and was very friendly. Glad they are fixing the walkway to the fishing pier.

Ronald E

Verified

May 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: Scarlet Oak

5

Very nice place, we always have a great time camping there.

Carl R

Verified

May 23, 2024 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: White Oak

4

We always enjoy the lake we go threw the week it's quite we will back soon😀

Location & Directions for Oak Hill - Lake Vesuvius

916 County Road 29, Pedro, OH 45659 United States

Elevation: 264 ft

Getting There

From U.S. Highway 52 at Ironton, take State Route 93 north for 9 mi to the Lake Vesuvius Road (County Road 29). Turn east toward Lake Vesuvius and travel 1 mi to the recreation area.

Nearest town

Pedro, OH - 4.3 mi

About 8 min to downtown

Highway access

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.

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: October 19, 2026

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