Iron Ridge - Lake Vesuvius

US Forest Service · Ohio

Iron Ridge - Lake Vesuvius in Ohio. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 133 public campsites we map in Ohio.

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. Recreation Boating, fishing and swimming on Lake Vesuvius are the area's most popular activities. Anglers may catch bass, catfish, crappie or bluegill.

What we know about it

Managed by

US Forest Service

Fee

$15–$20/night

Booking

Reservation required

Dogs

Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)

Site type

RV & Tent Campground

Suits an RV

Yes

Number of sites

205

Phone

740-534-6500

Coordinates

38.61075, -82.61507

Nearest sites we map

• Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area1 km · US Forest Service
• Oak Hill - Lake Vesuvius2 km · US Forest Service
• Shawnee Campground51 km · State park system
• Lake Alma Campground60 km · State park system
• Stewart Lake Campground74 km · State park system
• Caldwell Lake Campground75 km · State park system

Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-02-25, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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