IRON RIDGE CAMPGROUND
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.The closest town is Ironton, Ohio, less than 10 miles from the campground.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.The campground offers multiple sites for RV camping, many of which have electric hookups. Some first-come, first-serve sites are also available. Each campsite can accommodate up to eight individuals.
Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. The campground has accessible flush toilets, showers and drinking water. A dump station is located on-site. Iron Ridge Campground is located on a wooded ridge above 143-acre Lake Vesuvius. A scenic forest of mature eastern hardwoods covers the area.
Iron Ridge Campground is located near Ashland, Huntington and Ironton
Tackle Box
120 N 2nd St
Ironton, OH
(740) 533-1187
Tire City & Radiator Land
1731 Greenup Ave
Ashland, KY
(606) 324-0600
TNT Tackle
507 Us 60 Hwy
Ashland, KY
(606) 928-2798
Vic's Bait & Tackle Shop
115 Cemetary Rd
Ironton, OH
(740) 532-6847
Marriott Hotels & Resorts: Marriott Kingsgate Conference Hotel
151 Goodman
Ironton, OH
(513) 487-3800
Cottages and Cabins
Trickle Creek offers luxury cabins in Hocking Hills. The cabins are situated on nearly 236 acres of secluded cabin rentals in the deep wooded ravines in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in Hocking County, Ohio.
67.1 miles from park*
Cottages and Cabins
Hidden Cave Cabin is an authentic log cabin with 2 bedrooms in a private wooded setting. It is located on one of the most scenic drives in Hocking Hills and just 3.6 miles to Rock House and less than 10 miles to Conkle's Hollow and Old Man's Cave.
62.9 miles from park*
b From U.S. Highway 52 at Ironton,/b Take State Route 93 north for 6 miles to the Lake Vesuvius Road County Road 29. Turn east toward Lake Vesuvius and travel 1 mile to the recreation area.