Oak Hill - Lake Vesuvius
Wayne National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: PEDRO, OH, OH
Price: From $20 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (82 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.Boating, fishing and swimming on Lake Vesuvius are the most popular activities.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing
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Recently renovated federal campground with modern conveniences including electric hookups and flush toilets. Lake Vesuvius provides excellent recreational opportunities for boating, fishing, swimming, and hiking with over 40 miles of trails in the area.
Wildlife alert: Eastern Copperhead snakes present in area; also American Beaver, White-tailed Deer, Wild Turkey, and Canada Goose
Insider tips for Oak Hill - Lake Vesuvius: Book early — this is a popular federal campground Request site 18 if arriving with larger RVs (36ft reported to fit well) Lake perimeter trail is popular but bring waterproof footwear — expect wet feet on portions
Skip Oak Hill - Lake Vesuvius if: You need full hookups — only select sites have electric; no water or sewer hookups available. You require year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only. Lake water levels are a concern — recent reviews report low water conditions.
Best time to visit Oak Hill - Lake Vesuvius: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area (PEDRO, OH), Iron Ridge - Lake Vesuvius (PEDRO, OH), Beech Fork Shelters (LAVALETTE, WV), Grayson Lake Damsite Shelters (GRAYSON, KY).
Cell Phone Coverage at Oak Hill - Lake Vesuvius
Cell signal at Oak Hill - Lake Vesuvius (PEDRO, OH): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.Boating, fishing and swimming on Lake Vesuvius are the most popular activities.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground
Request site 18 if arriving with larger RVs (36ft reported to fit well)
Lake perimeter trail is popular but bring waterproof footwear
expect wet feet on portions
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
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.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Wayne National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Wayne National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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