Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232062
When Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area reopens
Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
0
Openings · last 90 days
1
Only 1 opening in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Apr 10 – May 3, 2027 · of 3 monitored sites
Of the 72 tracked site-dates (Apr 10 – May 3, 2027): 72 open for online reservation.
Where the open windows are
0% of tracked site-dates are not currently open for online reservation. 72 of 72 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Apr 10 – May 3, 2027Not open online0%
Open site-dates72 / 72
Reserved (of online inventory)0 / 72
Weekday openings13
Weekend openings11
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 13 fall on weekdays and 11 on weekends (Fri–Sun). The split covers the 24 open site-nights on mapped sites; 72 site-dates are open across all monitored inventory.
Open dates by month
Apr 2027 – May 2027April holds the most room. 63 of 63 site-dates are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 site| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Holiday windows — day use
Units open per date · of 2 day-use units| Window | Date | Units open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked date.
Availability
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 001 | 24 |
This site currently has 24 site-nights available.
Availability by day-use unit
Most open reservation dates · tracked window| Unit | Open reservation dates |
|---|---|
| 003 | 24 |
| 004 | 24 |
The 2 day-use units with the most open reservation dates in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Tracked window
CoverageCampsite Sniper's data for this facility starts Apr 10, 2027. That is about 159 days after the current snapshot was taken, so dates before Apr 10, 2027 are not covered by what Campsite Sniper tracks here — they are not known to be unavailable. The site-dates shown on this page describe Apr 10, 2027 onwards only. Check Recreation.gov for earlier dates.
Stays and site detail
24 open site-nights across 1 site at Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
1 overnight site and 2 day-use units are represented in the current inventory. Day-use units are excluded from every night-based figure on this page — site-nights, longest runs, multi-night stays, holiday stays and RV fit; their reservation dates are listed separately below.
Multi-night stays. 1 2-night, 1 3-night, 1 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Apr 10, 2027 at site 001.
All 1 site with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Not recorded | None | 24 | 24 nights | Apr 10, 2027, Apr 11, 2027, Apr 12, 2027, Apr 13, 2027, Apr 14, 2027, Apr 15, 2027, Apr 16, 2027, Apr 17, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027 +12 more |
Day-use inventory
48 available reservation dates across 2 day-use units. Day-use inventory is reserved by the date, so it carries no stay length.
All 2 day-use units with current availability
| Unit | Open reservation dates | Consecutive dates | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 003 | 24 | 24 dates | Apr 10, 2027, Apr 11, 2027, Apr 12, 2027, Apr 13, 2027, Apr 14, 2027, Apr 15, 2027, Apr 16, 2027, Apr 17, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027 +12 more |
| 004 | 24 | 24 dates | Apr 10, 2027, Apr 11, 2027, Apr 12, 2027, Apr 13, 2027, Apr 14, 2027, Apr 15, 2027, Apr 16, 2027, Apr 17, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027 +12 more |
About Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area
Overview
Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area, named for the old Vesuvius iron furnace, is the Wayne National Forest's premier developed recreation site. The 143-acre lake and 1,200-acre complex provides the perfect spot for a getaway.
Recreation
Lake Vesuvius is a popular location for swimming and fishing. Anglers may catch bass, catfish, crappie and bluegill. A boat ramp is located on-site. A swimming beach is located at Big Bend.
A large playing field and multiple hiking trails are available within the recreation area. The accessible 1/3-mile boardwalk along the southwest edge of the lake provides an opportunity for a leisurely stroll through the area, and the slightly longer 1/2-mile Longbow Archery Trail, accesses at least 25 field targets for shooting practice. The area boasts more than 25 miles of hiking trails and more than 45 miles of horseback riding trails.
Facilities
The recreation area offers two developed family campgrounds, a group camp and group picnic shelters. The group campsite can accommodate up to 50 people for tent camping. It is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible vault toilets, showers and drinking water are provided.
Group shelters can accommodate up to 150 people. Picnic tables, campfire rings and grills are provided, as well as accessible flush toilets and drinking water. One shelter provides electricity, while the other does not. Each has access to an amphitheater.
Natural Features
The lake sits on Storms Creek, which was dammed in 1939 by the Civilian Conservation Corps. The rugged hills and rock outcroppings offer a scenic backdrop for this beautiful recreation area. The historic Vesuvius iron furnace is located at the base of the dam.
3 monitored sitesNo hookupsMax party 50
Getting there
From U.S. Highway 52 at Ironton, take State Route 93 north for less than 10 miles to Lake Vesuvius Road (County Road 29). Turn east toward Lake Vesuvius and travel 1 mile to the recreation area.
Ironton Ranger District, Pedro, OH 45659740-534-6500
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-232062 · facility + sites
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area?
Reservations for Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 72 of 72 tracked site-dates are open (100%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 1 site opening here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site or unit on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this facility for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 16:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area?
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site-date opening here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area?
1 three-night opening is showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Apr 10, 2027 at site 001. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area?
April 2027, with 63 open site-dates in the current snapshot of 63.
When is the next open date at Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area?
Campsite Sniper cannot answer that from the current snapshot. The availability data held for Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area begins Apr 10, 2027 — about 159 days after this snapshot was taken, so any earlier dates are outside what Campsite Sniper is tracking here rather than known to be unavailable. Check Recreation.gov for dates before Apr 10, 2027.
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