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Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area in Ohio
Hard to BookNational Forest

Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area

Wayne National Forest, Ohio

In High Demand

Next Open Dates

Aug 27Aug 28Aug 29

3 sites open on Aug 27 at Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area. Check your own dates above, or set a watch and we will alert you when one frees up.

Notices from Recreation.gov

Pets are permitted within recreation areas, but must be caged, on a leash not longer than six feet, or under other physical restrictive control.

Camping or the establishment of a campsite within the Wayne National Forest shall be limited to a period of time not to exceed 14 days in any 30 day time period.

Click here for more information on the Wayne National Forest

Don't move firewood: To limit the spread of invasive tree-killing pests, firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Some states have quarantines and may confiscate your firewood. Please help protect our forests from invasive species by obtaining your firewood at or near your camping destination and burning it on-site. Visit dontmovefirewood.org for more information.

Reservation Cut-Off Window: Reservations must be made 4 days prior to arrival. Any unreserved sites within the 4 day cut-off window are no longer reservable and only available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

State of Ohio Buckeye Pass is not accepted at any Wayne National Forest recreation sites that charges a fee.

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on August 23, 2026. Check Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area on Recreation.gov

Stay and booking rules

Maximum stay: 14 days

Published by Recreation.gov for Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area, read on August 23, 2026.

At a Glance

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Best For
Families
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Setting
Forest
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Sites
3

Things to Do

🎣Fishing
🚤Boating
🏊Swimming
🥾Hiking
📷Photography
🐴Horse Riding

Frequently Asked Questions

Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

Site Types

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Group Site
2 sites
Tent
1 site

Amenities

🚻restrooms🚿showers💧potable water

Site Features

Hookups
Electric/Water

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