Hike-in access and no fee define the Sand Hill Trailhead in Wayne National Forest, a dispersed camping area near Vesuvius Lake in Pedro, Ohio. Navigation here takes real effort. Wayne National Forest interlaces public and private land throughout the region, and without a paper map or downloaded offline data, finding the correct trailhead at night is genuinely difficult. Cell service is unreliable. Campfires are permitted with a stone ring, and pets are welcome. Among campgrounds near Wayne National Forest, nearby developed options include Iron Ridge - Lake Vesuvius, roughly 0.3 miles west. This spot suits self-sufficient campers comfortable with rough access and minimal amenities.
Description
This trailhead is part of the Lake Vesuvius Horse Trail System. The Lake Vesuvius horseback trails system 46.66 miles long and is composed of 9 trails, 4 trailheads, and one horse campground. The Lake Vesuvius horse trails wind through some of the most striking landscapes in Ohio. They will lead you through a variety of vegetation where many species of wildlife live. You will ride along rock cliffs, water falls, streams and along ridge tops. Expect to see open fields, brushland, mature forest, and young forests. Along the way, you will notice man's influence and land management activities.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsSand Hill Trailhead is located in Ohio near Pedro
Directions
To find this campground and trailhead from Ironton, OH: Take SR 93 north out of Ironton for approximately 7 miles. Turn right at the Lake Vesuvius Sign and travel approximately 3 miles on County Road 29.
Coordinates
38.61164504 N
82.6086914 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 8/20/26
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 8/22/26
Access
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Pets
- Fires
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.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 31 min from Huntington, WV
- 1 hr 56 min from Parkersburg, WV




