Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area Campground
Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area campground is located in beautiful Boone county in Kentucky and considered a small and boutique camping ground with only 3 sites. Part of the Wayne National Forest it's maintained by the dedicated team of rangers serving open grounds of Kentucky
Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area Campground Overview
Reservable
Yes
Pitches
3
Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area Campground Activities
A number of activities are available when staying at Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area campground to ensure plenty of outdoor air & fun such as:
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Picnicking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Day Use Area
- Swimming Site
- Kayaking
- Canoeing
- Archery
Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area Campground Location
Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area Campground Weather Conditions
Here is the latest weather conditions for today 22nd Oct 2025 at Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area campground which are updated every few minutes to give the most accurate weather conditions.
Temp Min
43.3°F
Temp Now
55°F
Feels Like
51.2°F
Wind Speed Now
14MPH
Max Speed Max
14.8MPH
Wind Direction
W°
Pressure
1014MB
Current Humidity
48°
Avg Humidity
58°
Visibility Now
9 Miles
Avg Visibility
6 Miles
UV Index Now
3.1
Highest UV Index
0.8
Sunrise
07:47 AM
Sunset
06:42 PM
Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area Campground Map
We've added a detailed Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area Campground Map to see where each site is located within the campground to help decide which suits your needs better with the amenities available for each site.
How To Get To Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area Campground?
Looking to get to Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area Campground take the following directions. 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.
Contact Details For Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area Campground
- Phone : 740-534-6500
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