Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area
Ironton, Ohio · 581 ft · In Wayne National Forest
Photos: USDA Forest Service
At a glance
4 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 581 ft (177 m)581 ft177 m
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Overview
Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area, named for the old Vesuvius iron furnace, is the Wayne National Forest's premier developed recreation site. The 143-acre lake and 1,200-acre complex provides the perfect spot for a getaway.Recreation
Lake Vesuvius is a popular location for swimming and fishing. Anglers may catch bass, catfish, crappie and bluegill. A boat ramp is located on-site. A swimming beach is located at Big Bend.
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Cell service at Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedMostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 46% chance of rain86°66°
- ThuShowers And Thunderstorms, 78% chance of rain78°65°
- FriRain Showers Likely, 61% chance of rain70°39°
- SatSunny, 1% chance of rain56°34°
- SunSunny65°41°
Nearby camping
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Oak Hill Campground
Public Land · 0.8 mi · Ironton
Iron Ridge Campground
Public Land · 0.9 mi · Ironton
Iron Ridge - Lake Vesuvius
Public Land · 0.9 mi · Ironton
3 more within 25 mi
3 OpenStreetMap entries in Ironton share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Location and contact
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