Oak Hill - Lake Vesuvius

Overview

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.

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

RV, Tent

Fee

From $5 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

740-534-6500

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Oak Hill - Lake Vesuvius, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Balancing Rock TrailheadTrailhead · 1.0 mi from camp

  This trailhead is part of the Lake Vesuvius Horse Trail System . Recreation.gov

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• Vesuvius Backpack TrailHike · 16.1 mi long · 0.1 mi from camp

  A loop trail starting near Balancing Rock Trailhead.

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• Black Oak TrailHike · 0.3 mi long · 0.1 mi from campShow on map
• Old Beach TrailHike · 0.7 mi long · 0.2 mi from campShow on map
• Lake Shore TrailHike · 7.7 mi long · 0.2 mi from camp

  A loop trail starting near Balancing Rock Trailhead.

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• Rock House TrailHike · 0.4 mi long · 0.3 mi from campShow on map

Mountain biking

• River TrailBike ride · 3.9 mi long · 22.7 mi from campShow on map
• Express TrailBike ride · 0.4 mi long · 23.1 mi from campShow on map
• Deer TrailBike ride · 1.2 mi long · 23.1 mi from campShow on map
• Turman TrailBike ride · 0.8 mi long · 23.1 mi from campShow on map

Scenic sights

• Sand HillPeak · 889 ft · 1.4 mi from campShow on map
• Tipton KnobPeak · 1,001 ft · 6.3 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: Recreation.gov and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.