Campground List
CAMPGROUND NAME: Burr Oak Cove
VISIT DATE: 06/27/1996
UPDATE DATE: 3/06/2008
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 15 through October 15 - with services
October 16 through December 15 - no services
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $13 per day - April 15 through October 15
$10 per day - October 16 through December 15
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
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 19
No. Grilles on Sites: 19
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 0
Group RV Sites: No
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: 4/26/2006
STATE: Ohio
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Ironton
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Ironton
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Ironton, OH, take State Rt. 93 north for 7 miles to Lake Vesuvius
sign (County Rt. 29). Turn right onto Rt. 29 and go 2 miles to campground
sign. Turn left at sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 600 ft.
One of two campgrounds in the Vesuvius Recreation Area, the campground is
located on the east shore of Lake Vesuvius and stretches along a heavily wooded
ridge ending in a loop. Three walk-in tent-only areas offer secluded camping, while
campsites along the interior road offer electric hookups but no privacy. 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.
Public phones are located at beach and boat dock.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open April 15 through October 31.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day plus $3 [surcharge] for sites with electric hookups. Golden Age
and Access Passport discount does not apply to electric surcharge.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 22
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 19
Total Sites: 41
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 41
No. Grilles on Sites: 40
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 17
Group RV Sites: Yes
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: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: Yes
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 5
No. Threaded: 1
Comments:
Hot showers and flush toilets available at Oak Hill campground.
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
Hiking: Yes
Comments:
Backpack Trail (loop) - 16 miles
Lake Shore Trail (loop) - 8 miles
Rock House Trail to Rock House Cave - 0.5 miles
FISHING
Fishing: Yes
Comments:
Bass, crappie, Bluegill and catfish
CAMPGROUND NAME: Leith Run
VISIT DATE: 06/27/1996
UPDATE DATE: 3/06/2008
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 May 1 through October 17.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $21 per day - electric hook-ups
$15 per day - no electric hook-ups
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 3
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 17
Total Sites: 20
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 20
No. Grilles on Sites: 20
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 17
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 2
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Average Parking Apron Size: 10.5' X 61.5'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved.
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: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): Yes
HIKING
Comments:
Scenic River Trail (foot & mountain bike) - 3.4 miles.
FISHING
Fishing: Yes
Comments:
Bass, catfish and other assorted river fish
CAMPGROUND NAME: Oak Hill
VISIT DATE: 06/26/1996
UPDATE DATE:4/26/2006
STATE: Ohio
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Ironton
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Ironton
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Ironton, OH, take State Rt. 93 north for 7 miles to Lake Vesuvius sign
(County Rt. 29). Turn right onto Rt. 29 and go 0.8 miles to Oak Hill directional
campground sign. Turn left and go 1.4 miles to campground sign. Turn right
into campground or go straight to the Pine Knob (walk-in tent sites only) section
of campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 600 ft.
One of two campgrounds in the Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area, the campground
is located on the west shore of Lake Vesuvius. It has two loops and a dead-end
spur nestled in mixed hardwoods including large, mature oak. The parking aprons
are undefined in the spur. Two clusters of tent sites are also available. Many of
the campsites have lantern poles. Boating, fishing, and swimming at Lake
Vesuvius attract many visitors to campground. More then forty-five miles of horse
and foot trails in the Recreation area provide a good way to explore the area.
Public phones are located at beach and boat dock. Hiking the Rock House Trail
and exploring the old iron blast furnace near the dam are nice changes to all the
water play found here. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 1 through September 30.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $12 per day plus $3 [surcharge] for sites with electric hookups. Golden Age
and Access Passport discount does not apply to electric surcharge.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 16
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 24
Total Sites: 40
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 24
No. Grilles on Sites: 24
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 24
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Average Parking Apron Size: 10' X 40'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved and grass. Sites 20 through 24 are located
on a spur with no turn around; travel trailers not recommended in spur.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: Yes
Playground: Yes
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 10
No. Threaded: 7
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.
HIKING
Hiking: Yes
Comments:
Backpack Trail (loop) - 16 miles
Lake Shore Trail (loop) - 8 miles
Rock House Trail to Rock House Cave - 0.5 miles
FISHING
Fishing: Yes
Comments:
Bass, crappie, bluegill and catfish
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