Campground · OH
IRON RIDGE - LAKE VESUVIUS
IRON RIDGE - LAKE VESUVIUS is generally plan ahead to book. Across the 7 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in October (6/10) and eases to its lowest in May (3/10). The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.
Booking difficulty by month
Midweek tip: in the busiest month (October), arrivals are lightest on Tuesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.
When reservations open
Booking window
Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.
For example, sites for April 15, 2027 become bookable on October 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.
Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.
Sites & amenities
- 20 electric sites
- 25 water hookups
- 2 sewer hookups
- 7 tent-only sites
- 23 RV sites
- Max RV length 58 ft
Activities: HUNTING, HIKING, CAMPING, BOATING, FISHING
How much does it cost to camp at Iron Ridge - Lake Vesuvius Campground?
There is a $5 electric hookup fee. The total fee of electric site is composed of $15 basic camping fee and $5 electric fee.
Fee details as listed on Recreation.gov. Rates and passes change by season, so confirm the current price on Recreation.gov before you book.