Oak Hill - Lake Vesuvius
Open seasonally from early spring through fall. Lake Vesuvius itself is closed for dam gate repairs through at least early 2026, but the campground, trails, and surrounding recreation area remain open. Reservations required 4 days in advance via Recreation.gov; sites within 4 days are first-come, first-served. Pine Knob Loop opens during deer gun season (first-come, first-served, no water hookups). Maximum stay is 14 days per 30-day period.
Flood Watch issued July 21 at 7:38PM EDT until July 22 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, including the following counties, Boyd, Carter, Greenup and Lawrence, southeast Ohio, including the following counties, Athens, Gallia, Jackson OH, Lawrence OH, Meigs, Morgan, Vinton and Washington, southwest Virginia, including the following counties, Buchanan and Dickenson, and West Virginia, including the following counties, Barbour, Boone, Braxton, Cabell, Calhoun, Clay, Doddridge, Gilmer, Harrison, Jackson WV, Kanawha, Lewis, Lincoln, Logan, Mason, McDowell, Mingo, Northwest Fayette, Northwest Nicholas, Northwest Pocahontas, Northwest Raleigh, Northwest Randolph, Northwest Webster, Pleasants, Putnam, Ritchie, Roane, Southeast Fayette, Southeast Nicholas, Southeast Raleigh, Southeast Randolph, Southeast Webster, Taylor, Tyler, Upshur, Wayne, Wirt, Wood and Wyoming. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy rainfall from thunderstorms may result in flash flooding. Some storms will be capable of producing 2 to 3 inches of rain in as little as an hour. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flash Flood Warning issued July 21 at 6:39PM EDT until July 21 at 9:45PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
FFWRLX The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Northern Boyd County in northeastern Kentucky... Southeastern Greenup County in northeastern Kentucky... South Central Lawrence County in southeastern Ohio... Southern Cabell County in central West Virginia... Northwestern Lincoln County in central West Virginia... Northern Wayne County in western West Virginia... * Until 945 PM EDT. * At 639 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Huntington, Ashland, Ironton, Coal Grove, Chesapeake, Proctorville, Beech Fork State Park, Cannonsburg, Barboursville, Kenova, Catlettsburg, Ceredo, Flatwoods, South Point, Russell, and Westwood. This includes the following highways... Interstate 64 in West Virginia between mile markers 1 and 20. Interstate 64 in Kentucky between mile markers 187 and 191.
Flash Flood Warning issued July 21 at 5:12PM EDT until July 21 at 8:15PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
FFWRLX The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Greenup County in northeastern Kentucky... West Central Lawrence County in southeastern Ohio... * Until 815 PM EDT. * At 512 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Ironton, Greenup, Greenbo Lake, Load, Letitia, Naples, Flatwoods, Russell, Raceland, Worthington, Wurtland, Hanging Rock, Warnock and Brushart.
About
Oak Hill Campground is one of two camping areas within the Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area, situated on the west side of the 143-acre lake in Wayne National Forest. The campground was recently renovated and upgraded with modern conveniences including electric hookups and flush toilets with showers. A mixed hardwood-pine forest with many mature oak trees provides shade throughout the four camping loops. The campground offers 27 RV sites across Pine Knob, White Oak, Post Oak, and Scarlet Oak loops, plus a 50-person group site called Two Points. Each site includes water and 20/30/50-amp electric hookups, a campfire ring with grill, and a picnic table. Two flush restroom buildings with showers and one vault restroom serve the campground. More than 40 miles of trails exist in the area, with trailheads at or near the campground. A spur within the campground connects to the Rock House Trail, which leads to a cave Native Americans used as shelter. The Rock House, Black Oak, Old Beach, and Scarlet Oak trails form a 1.5-mile loop with 200 feet of elevation change. Boating, fishing, and swimming on Lake Vesuvius are popular activities, with bass, catfish, crappie, and bluegill available.
Directions
From US Highway 52 at Ironton, take State Route 93 north for 9 miles to Lake Vesuvius Road (County Road 29). Turn east toward Lake Vesuvius and travel 1 mile to the recreation area entrance. Turn left at the entrance, pass the lake and boat dock, and continue approximately 1 mile to the campground on the right.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 64ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 64ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (740) 534-6500 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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