Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area
Wayne National Forest · Developed campground
A developed campground in Wayne National Forest, this site offers electric hookups and is accessible by passenger car. The campground is located near the 143-acre Lake Vesuvius, which has a boat ramp and swimming beach. Available activities include fishing for bass and catfish, canoeing, and kayaking. Hikers can use over 25 miles of trails, and an archery trail provides at least 25 field targets. The nearest town for fuel and supplies is Lawrence, about 4 miles away.
Access & terrain
- Road access
- Passenger car accessible
- Camp type
- Developed campground
Fees & reservations
- Fees
- Fee site
Location & nearby
- Nearest town
- Lawrence (~4 mi)
- Approx. location
- 38.61°N, 82.63°W
Amenities & activities
Access tier
Passenger car accessibleFee site
Activities
- SWIMMING SITE
- DAY USE AREA
- HIKING
- PICNICKING
- WILDLIFE VIEWING
- CAMPING
- ARCHERY
- BOATING
- CANOEING
- FISHING
- KAYAKING
Hookups
- Electric hookup
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