U.S. Forest Service · Wayne National Forest · Pedro, OH

Oak Hill

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.

Open nowPartly reservable32 sitesFrom $5 per night64 ft maxFull hookupsPets okFires ok

Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.

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Site mix

Standard with electric22
RV with electric10
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served. For the first-come sites, arrive early on a weekday and take what is open. The booking page shows which of the reservable sites are open. The first-come playbook

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 64 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

32 sites in 4 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteLoopTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePowerWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFiresAccessible
025Pine KnobRV electricPull-through60PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 2YesYes
026Pine KnobRV electricBack-in50PavedPartial30 ampYes / –8 / 2YesYes
027Pine KnobRV electricBack-in58PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 2YesYes
028Pine KnobRV electricBack-in62PavedPartial30 ampYes / –8 / 2YesYes
029Pine KnobRV electricBack-in60PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 2YesYes
030Pine KnobElectricBack-in54PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 2YesYes
031Pine KnobElectricBack-in62PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 2YesYes
032Pine KnobElectricBack-in48PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 2YesYes
009Post OakElectricPull-through60PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 2YesYes
010Post OakElectricBack-in55PavedPartial30 ampYes / –8 / 2YesYes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsElectric, water, sewer
Max vehicle length64 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
Tent padsYes
FeesThere is a $5 electric hookup fee. The total fee of electric site is composed of $15 basic camping fee and $5 electric fee.
AccessibilitySites 025, 026, 027, 028 and 28 more are listed accessible

The campground offers dozens of accessible single-family sites for tent and RV camping. Each campsite can accommodate up to eight individuals. A group site can accommodate up to 50 people. Picnic tables, lantern posts, and campfire rings with grills are provided, as well as electric hookups, accessible flush and vault toilets, showers and water hook-ups. A dump station is located on-site.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusOpen
ForestWayne National Forest
BookingReservations must be made 4 days prior to arrival. Any unreserved campsites within the 4-day cut-off window are no longer reservable and only available on a…
FeesCamping fees: $20/night for full service electric sites (27 available). Senior Pass and Access Pass (formerly Golden Age and Golden Access Passports) are accepted at this campground. The fee for Pass-holders is $12.50/night. $35/night for the Two Points Group Campground.

Wayne National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Oak Hill30°40°50°60°70°80°January: 3.28 inches of precipitation, 5.0 inches of snowFebruary: 3.15 inches of precipitation, 3.9 inches of snowMarch: 4.19 inches of precipitation, 2.2 inches of snowApril: 3.69 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowMay: 4.45 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 4.05 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 5.57 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 3.67 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 3.88 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 3.10 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowNovember: 2.94 inches of precipitation, 0.4 inches of snowDecember: 3.72 inches of precipitation, 2.0 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 30.7°F averageFebruary: 33.7°F averageMarch: 41.7°F averageApril: 52.4°F averageMay: 61.8°F averageJune: 70.1°F averageJuly: 74.0°F averageAugust: 72.5°F averageSeptember: 65.6°F averageOctober: 53.6°F averageNovember: 42.6°F averageDecember: 35.3°F average0 in2 in4 in6 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Waterloo, 10 miles from the campground at 625 feet, station USC00338810 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 46 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 14 inches a year on the same inches scale.

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.

Nearest townPedro, Ohio
Coordinates38.6190° N, 82.6335° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearRiver City Adventure Company ↗21.7 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗25.9 mi

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Video

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Worth a stop

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

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.1 mi
    Old Beach
    0.6 mi trail · hiking
  • 0.1 mi
    Black Oak
    0.3 mi trail · hiking
  • 0.2 mi
    Rock House ↗
    0.4 mi trail · hiking
  • 0.3 mi
    White Oak
    0.1 mi trail · hiking
  • 0.4 mi
    Backpack ↗
    15.3 mi trail · hiking
  • 0.4 mi
    Whiskey Run
    0.7 mi trail · hiking

Trailheads within three miles

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Wayne National Forest.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

Natural features

The campground is situated on the west side of the 143-acre lake. A mixed hardwood-pine forest with many mature oak trees covers the area.

Recreation

Boating, fishing and swimming on Lake Vesuvius are the most popular activities. Anglers may catch bass, catfish, crappie and bluegill. More than 40 miles of trails exist in the area, with trailheads beginning at or near the campground. A spur within the campground connects to the Rock House Trail, which leads to a cave Native Americans used as a hide-out many years ago.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Oak Hill?

For some sites. Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Oak Hill?

There is a $5 electric hookup fee. The total fee of electric site is composed of $15 basic camping fee and $5 electric fee.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Oak Hill?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Oak Hill open right now?

Open as of Oct 16, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Oak Hill have?

32 sites, including 22 standard sites with power and 10 RV sites with electric.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Oak Hill?

The longest site here provides 64 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Does Oak Hill have hookups?

Yes, electric, water, and sewer hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Oak Hill?

Picnic tables, lantern posts, and campfire rings with grills are provided, as well as electric hookups, accessible flush and vault toilets, showers and water hook-ups.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Oak Hill?

Yes, pets are allowed at Oak Hill. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Oak Hill?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there accessible sites at Oak Hill?

Sites 025, 026, 027, and 028 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 32 sites in all. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is there to do at Oak Hill?

Boating, fishing and swimming on Lake Vesuvius are the most popular activities. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation