Lake Vesuvius - Roadside Picnic Area (not shelter)

Area Status: Open

This day use area has several picnic tables located around a shaded park-like setting below the Lake Vesuvius dam. Ample parking, water, grills, and tables, and a quaint bridge make this a picturesque place to spend a few hours. It is across from the Vesuvius furnace and near hiking trails.

At a Glance

Operational Hours:	Open year-round
Fees:	Free
Open Season:	January through December
Usage:	Heavy
Closest Towns:	Ironton
Water:	Drinking Water available April through October
Restroom:	Flush toilets, Water turned off in winter - closest vault toilet is at the boat dock.
Operated By:	Ironton Ranger District, 6518 SR 93, Pedro, OH 740-534-6500

General Information

Directions: Located 6.5 miles north of Ironton, Ohio, just off State Route 93. Turn on County Road 29 and follow the signs to the Recreation Area (1 mile). Just past the entrance to the recreation area on the left the picnic area is at the base of the dam. The parking lot is across from the historic iron furnace stack.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Day Hiking

Just off the 8-mile long Lakeside Trail that winds around Lake Vesuvius and within easy distance of the other six trails available.

Difficulty Level:	Intermediate

Picnicking

Picnic tables and grills are located throughout the Vesuvius Recreation Area for day use only. There are 16 tables at the beach area, five of which are accessible. Sixteen picnic tables are near the Roadside Group Picnic Area (near the Iron Furnace), of which four are accessible.

No. of Sites	32
Reservation Info	No
Fire Information	Grills available
No. of Accessible sites	9

Group Picnicking