Dispersed Camping in Lawrence County, Ohio
Showing 12 locations in Lawrence County.
Big Bend Beach Walk-In Campsites
Secluded walk-in campsites nestled along the western slopes and shoreline near Lake Vesuvius and Big Bend Beach. Accessible from the beach parking lot, these sites offer a rugged, tent-only experience with excellent access to the hiking trails and shoreline.
Ir Carter Abel Road Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping corridor along Ir Carter Abel Road within the Wayne National Forest. The gravel road offers roadside pull-offs suitable for standard passenger vehicles and motorhomes looking for a peaceful forest setting.
Iron Ridge Campground - Lake Vesuvius
Located on the eastern side of Lake Vesuvius, Iron Ridge is a premier developed campground in southeastern Ohio. Set among rolling, forested hills, it features multiple spacious RV and tent sites, many with electric hookups. Facilities include accessible flush toilets, warm showers, and drinking water access.
Iron Ridge Walk-In Campsites
A collection of walk-in tent sites nested in the forest slopes near the Iron Ridge recreation area. Campers park in the paved lot and take a short walk to these secluded campsites surrounded by mature hardwood trees.
Iron Ridge Walk-in Lot 2
A developed walk-in parking lot within the Lake Vesuvius area, serving walk-in campsites and providing direct access to the Sand Hill Trailhead.
Ironton District, Wayne National Forest
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Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area
Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area is Wayne National Forest's premier developed site, featuring a scenic 143-acre lake, multiple campgrounds, hiking paths, and an archery trail.
Oak Hill Campground - Lake Vesuvius
A modernized, upgraded developed campground situated on the west side of Lake Vesuvius. Offers dozens of accessible single-family campsites for tent and RV camping, equipped with electric hookups, picnic tables, lantern posts, and campfire rings. Modern amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, and an on-site dump station.
Paddle Creek Corridor & Horse Camp
Located in the Wayne National Forest, this area offers access to the Paddle Creek Horse Camp and surrounding dispersed camping spots. It is a quiet, secluded forest setting with direct trail access. The road is narrow but generally smooth.
Two Point Group Campground
A group-specific camping area located adjacent to Oak Hill Campground. This facility is designed to accommodate larger groups of up to 50 people, offering private gathering spaces while retaining proximity to Lake Vesuvius recreation.
Virginia Point Park
A developed riverside park and campground located at the tri-state river junction of Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia. It features gravel sites with concrete pads, electric and water hookups, a dump station, a boat ramp, and a playground. Large grassy fields accommodate tents, though occasional train noise from across the river is common.
Walmart - Burlington
A convenient overnight stop located just off the highway, featuring a paved lot. Local conditions indicate high traffic and active vehicle use on-site, particularly along the west hill section.