Iron Ridge - Lake Vesuvius, near Pedro, Ohio, is a charming campground that offers a laid-back atmosphere surrounded by nature. With sites that are comfortably spaced out, you can enjoy a bit of privacy while still being part of a friendly camping community.

This spot is perfect for those who love hiking, with trails that wind around the picturesque Lake Vesuvius. Campers rave about the scenic views and the hidden cave along the trails, making it a great place to explore. Many visitors appreciate the shaded sites, which provide a nice break from the sun, and the well-prepared areas that include fire rings and picnic tables for your outdoor meals.

While the campground doesn’t have showers, it does offer essential amenities like drinking water and toilets. Some campers have mentioned that the water pressure can be a bit high, so keep that in mind when setting up. The peaceful environment and the chance to fish or kayak in the lake make Iron Ridge a solid choice for a relaxing getaway. Whether you're pitching a tent or parking your RV, this campground has a welcoming vibe that keeps folks coming back for more.

## Overview

 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. More than 40 miles of trails exist in the area, with trailheads beginning at or near the campground. A 1/2-mile hiking trail connects the campground to Lake Vesuvius. Lake Shore Trail offers an 8-mile loop around the lake and shorter trails lead to Rock House Cave, a grand, tunnel-like sandstone cave that was once used by Native Americans for shelter.
## Natural Features

 Iron Ridge Campground is located on a wooded ridge above 143-acre Lake Vesuvius. A scenic forest of mature eastern hardwoods covers the area. 
## Nearby Attractions

 The closest town is Ironton, Ohio, less than 10 miles from the campground.

Iron Ridge - Lake Vesuvius

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Lovely campground, nice shaded sites

Most of the sites shaded and separated by trees. Love the privacy this provides. Our favorite “close to home campground”!

Great!

Clean

Great campground with super easy access to the trail and lake. The sites are spread apart enough so you aren’t right beside someone - and shaded. Well prepared sites with a clearing, fire ring, and a picnic table.  Nice host and rangers too! Bathrooms were meh: the walls need cleaned or painted, no where to put your things, and there was no hand soap - no biggie though. 

Will return 

I LOVE camping here, unlike a lot of camp grounds they're actually within the woods so you feel like you're actually part of the forest and the nature. It's a simple place, they have showers and restrooms. The hiking trails are scenic and pretty and the lake while not overly big, is clean and great for swimming(there's a beach) , kayaking, and fishing. They have plenty of crappie, bass, and catfish stocked in the lake and there are bait shops close by. 

Over all it is a very relaxing place to camp and cheaper than most other places even for a camper hook up. 

Rustic and simple

Beautiful place to camp. Some sites are more difficult for parking a camper than others. We stayed at site 6 which wasn’t too difficult to park but the water pressure was extremely high

Beautiful but be careful of water pressure

Nice, quiet campground. Not a ton of privacy, but much better than an RV park. More shade and privacy here than the nearby Oak Hill campground on the other side of the lake. Tons of hiking trails around the lake. We will definitely be back! 

Iron Ridge at Lake Vesuvius 

This campground above Lake Vesuvius was nice. Not a lot of privacy, but sites are comfortably spaced out. Great hiking and Lake Vesuvius is small but beautiful. Also, there’s a hidden gem of a cave/overhang along one of the hiking trails. 

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