Campground List
CAMPGROUND NAME: Burr Oak Cove
VISIT DATE: 06/27/1996
UPDATE DATE: 11/28/2023
STATE: Ohio
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Athens
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Glouster
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Glouster, OH, take State Rt. 13 north for 4.5 miles to
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 620 ft.
Near the northwest tip of Burr Oak Reservoir, this small, rustic
campground offers a tranquil setting in a heavily wooded area of
mixed hardwoods. There is no direct access to the reservoir from
the campground but Lake View Trail provides a means to view the
Lake. The campground is convenient to a portion of the North
Country Scenic Trail which is co-located on the Buckeye Trail
which meanders around Ohio. Because the campground is so close
to these two trails, it is often used by through-hikers. Some
tent sites are walk-in and offer a secluded and private camping
experience.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
April through October - with services
November and December - no services
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day - April through October
$10 per day - November and December
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 8
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 11
Total Sites: 19
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 19
No. Grilles on Sites: 19
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Potable Water at Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 11' X 60'
Comments:
The parking aprons are grass and gravel.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 4
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Hiking: Yes
Comments:
Lake View Trail (foot) - 1 mile.
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Iron Ridge
VISIT DATE: 06/26/1996
UPDATE DATE: 11/28/2023
STATE: Ohio
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Ironton
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Ironton
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Ironton, OH, at the intersection of State Rts. 93 and 52, take
Rt. 93 north 6.1 miles to Lake Vesuvius sign (County Rt.29). After
the signs, turn right onto Rt. 29 and go 2.2 miles to road on left
(no sign). Turn left at sign, onto a paved road, and go 1 mile into
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 800 ft.
One of two campgrounds in the Vesuvius Recreation Area, it is located
on the east shore of Lake Vesuvius and stretches along a heavily wooded
ridge ending in a loop. Of the two campgrounds this one is more heavily
wooded, providing ample shade and privacy. Walk-in tent only areas offer
secluded camping. Campsites along the interior road offer electric hookups
and can accommodate both recreational vehicles and tent campers at the
same time. Boating, fishing, and swimming at the lake attract many
visitors to the campground. More then forty-five miles of horse and foot
trails provide a good way to explore the area.
NOTE (1): Electric system is old and can't manage multiple devices at
same time. Read the fee board for more information.
NOTE (2): Campers without a reservation are limited to two days at a time.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:/
Open April 12 through October 13
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate:
$20 per day - electric and water hookups
$15 per day - no electric hookups
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 11
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 21
Total Sites: 32
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 32
No. Grilles on Sites: 32
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 17
No. Water Only: 4
No. Electric Only: 3
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Average Parking Apron Size: 10.5' X 51'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved. An RV waste station is located
near Oak Hill (National Forest) campground on west side of Lake
Vesuvius.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: Yes
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 5
No. Threaded: 5
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Lake Vesuvius is 143 acres. Power boats are limited to electric
motors. There are canoe and paddle boat rentals.
HIKING
Vesuvius Recreation Area has more than 45 miles of hiking trails
including the following:
Backpack Trail (loop) - 16 miles
Lake Shore Trail (loop) - 8 miles
Rock House Trail to Rock House Cave - 0.5 miles
FISHING
Bass, crappie, Bluegill and catfish
CAMPGROUND NAME: Leith Run
VISIT DATE: 06/27/1996
UPDATE DATE: 11/28/2023
STATE: Ohio
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Athens
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Newport
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Newport, OH, take State Rt. 7 north 5.9 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 320 ft.
The campground is a single loop on the north bank of the Ohio
River. A few sites have direct access but most only have a view
of the river. A playground, volleyball court, horseshoe pits,
boat ramp and fishing pier along with electric hook-ups at each
site, flush toilets, hot showers, a separate walk-in tent sites,
and dump station, make this a nice family-oriented campground.
Nearby wildlife viewing areas, the Covered Bridge Scenic Byway
Auto Tour, and canoeing the Little Muskingum River are all nice
day trips from this campground.
Note: The campground is so close to the Ohio River, that in some
years the winter thaw may delay the opening.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open April 5 through October 13
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day - no hookups
$20 per day - electric hookups
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 3
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 18
Total Sites: 21
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 21
No. Grilles on Sites: 21
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 18
No. RV Pull Throughs: 2
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Average Parking Apron Size: See Comments
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved and should accommodate any size RV.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: Yes
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 8
No. Threaded: 1
Comments:
The showers are wheelchair friendly.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: No
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
The Ohio River is a working river as well as a recreating waterway.
HIKING
Scenic River Trail (foot & mountain bike) - 3.4 miles.
FISHING
Bass, catfish and other assorted river fish
CAMPGROUND NAME: Oak Hill
VISIT DATE: 06/26/1996
UPDATE DATE: 11/28/2023
STATE: Ohio
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Ironton
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Ironton
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Ironton, OH, at the intersection of State Rts. 93 and 52, take
Rt. 93 north 6.1 miles to Lake Vesuvius sign (County Rt. 29). After
the sign, turn right onto Rt. 29 and go 0.8 miles to Oak Hill
campground directional sign. Turn left after sign and go 1.4 miles
to another campground sign. Turn right into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 1000 ft.
One of two campgrounds in the Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area, is located
on the west shore of Lake Vesuvius, on the top of a hill. The campground
has three loops (Scarlet Oak, White Oak and Pine Knot) and an overflow area
(Post Oak). The campground's interior road has a tear-drop configuration
that could make taking a second pass through the campground a challenge for
large motor homes. While the campground is surrounded by mixed hardwoods
including large, mature oak, most campsites are surrounded by groomed grass
and isolated shade trees. This provides little shade and separation and
minimal privacy. Many of the campsites have lantern poles. Boating,
fishing and swimming at Lake Vesuvius attract many visitors to the campground.
NOTE (1): The electric system is old and can't manage multiple devices at
same time. Read the fee board for more information.
NOTE (2): Campers without a reservation are limited to two days at a time.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open April 12 through October 13
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $20 per day - electric and water hookups
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 28
Total Sites: 28
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: No
No. Tables on Sites: 28
No. Grilles on Sites: 28
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 24
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Average Parking Apron Size: See RV Comments
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved and should accommodate any size RV.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: Yes
Playground: Yes
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Lake Vesuvius is 143 acres. Power boats are limited to electric motors.
Big Bend swim beach is 1.6 miles from campground.
Kayaks and paddle boats are available for a fee.
HIKING
Backpack Trail (loop) - 16 miles
Lake Shore Trail (loop) - 8 miles
Rock House Trail to Rock House Cave - 0.5 miles
FISHING
Bass, crappie, bluegill and catfish
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