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Dispersed Camping

Hanging Rock Recreation Site

Hanging Rock Recreation Site near Ironton, OH, features a landscape of rolling hills and dense forests. Temperatures range from lows in the 20s during winter to highs in the 80s in summer. Nearby attractions include Wayne National Forest and Lake Vesuvius, offering hiking and fishing opportunities.

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Location

Hanging Rock Recreation Site is located in Ohio

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Coordinates

38.58081992 N
82.72432167 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
    Available
  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Dispersed

Features

For Campers

  • Phone Service
  • Toilets
  • Pets

For Vehicles

  • Pull-Through Sites

DISPERSED CAMPING

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.


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3 Reviews

Reviewed Jun. 12, 2024

Better Than Walmart

We stayed in the parking lot as it was getting dark and didn’t know if there were any place to turn our rv around. Very quiet night and were visited by fireflies which was awesome.

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Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Hanging Rock Recreation Site by Jay S., June 12, 2024
  • Review photo of Hanging Rock Recreation Site by Jay S., June 12, 2024
  • Review photo of Hanging Rock Recreation Site by Jay S., June 12, 2024
Reviewed Apr. 18, 2021

Great spot and easy to find!

With that being said, there was good and bad. The good was I found a spot quickly and had 2 entire ponds to myself. The bad was locals firing guns for the hell of it for an hour straight and the trash left behind from the previous campers. Once night fall hit everything was quiet so I couldn't complain too much. Awesome morning sunrise!

Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Hanging Rock Recreation Site by Rob G., April 18, 2021
  • Review photo of Hanging Rock Recreation Site by Rob G., April 18, 2021
  • Review photo of Hanging Rock Recreation Site by Rob G., April 18, 2021
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Reviewed Apr. 29, 2020

Motor Vehicle Area

The Hanging Rock Recreation area features tons of well kept ATV trails for motor bikes or quads (max width allowed is 50 inches). Besides the ATV trails, there are tons of little lakes that are ideal for fishing! There is a large parking area in the middle of the park with a restroom, and at least one other restroom further down the road. I noticed several “fire pits” in gravel pull offs in the park. Not sure if fires are allowed though.

We hiked here today to retrieve some trail cameras from the surrounding Wayne National Forest for a spotted skunk study at Ohio University. Along and just off the trails were tons of gorgeous wildflowers like trilliums, violets, showy orchids, and more!

  • Review photo of Hanging Rock Recreation Site by Lucille W., April 29, 2020
  • Review photo of Hanging Rock Recreation Site by Lucille W., April 29, 2020
  • Review photo of Hanging Rock Recreation Site by Lucille W., April 29, 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the elevation of Hanging Rock Recreation Site?

    Hanging Rock Recreation Site is located at 853 feet.

  • Does Hanging Rock Recreation Site have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Hanging Rock Recreation Site does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Hanging Rock Recreation Site?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is available, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is unknown.