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Ironton Ranger District - Ironton Area
The Ironton Ranger District is located in Lawrence, Scioto, Gallia, and Jackson counties. Total acreage is 107,090 acres. Visitor information can be obtained from the Ironton Ranger Station located north of Ironton, Ohio in Pedro, Ohio.
At a Glance
| Operational Hours: | Summer Hours (Memorial Day - Labor Day)
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Activities
Sand Play
Areas for Sand Play at Ironton Ranger District - Ironton Area
Campground Camping
Areas for Campground Camping at Ironton Ranger District - Ironton Area
RV Camping
Areas for RV Camping at Ironton Ranger District - Ironton Area
Group Camping
Areas for Group Camping at Ironton Ranger District - Ironton Area
Dispersed Camping
Areas for Dispersed Camping at Ironton Ranger District - Ironton Area
- Hanging Rock OHV System
- Hanging Rock Trailhead
- Lake Vesuvius Horseback Riding System
- Balancing Rock Trailhead
- Bluegrass Trailhead
- John's Creek Trailhead
- Paddle Creek Horse Camp
- Sand Hill Trailhead
- Vesuvius Lakeshore Trail and Backpacking Trail
- Pine Creek OHV System
- Lyra Trailhead
- Telegraph Trailhead
- Wolcott Trailhead
- Superior Trailhead
- Symmes Creek/Morgan Sisters Trail
- Morgan Sisters Trailhead
- Symmes Creek East Trailhead
- Symmes Creek West Trailhead
- Timbre Ridge Lake
Lake and Pond Fishing
Areas for Lake and Pond Fishing at Ironton Ranger District - Ironton Area
Day Hiking
Areas for Day Hiking at Ironton Ranger District - Ironton Area
- Hanging Rock OHV System
- Hanging Rock Trailhead
- Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area
- Iron Ridge Campground
- Lake Vesuvius - Roadside Picnic Area (not shelter)
- Lake Vesuvius Boardwalk Trail
- Balancing Rock Trailhead
- Bluegrass Trailhead
- John's Creek Trailhead
- Paddle Creek Horse Camp
- Sand Hill Trailhead
- Lake Vesuvius Picnic Areas - Roadside Shelter
- Oak Hill Campground
- Rock House Trailhead
- Pine Creek OHV System
- Lyra Trailhead
- Telegraph Trailhead
- Wolcott Trailhead
- Superior Trailhead
- Symmes Creek/Morgan Sisters Trail
- Morgan Sisters Trailhead
- Symmes Creek East Trailhead
- Symmes Creek West Trailhead
- Timbre Ridge Lake
Backpacking
Areas for Backpacking at Ironton Ranger District - Ironton Area
- Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area
- Lake Vesuvius Horseback Riding System
- Balancing Rock Trailhead
- Bluegrass Trailhead
- John's Creek Trailhead
- Paddle Creek Horse Camp
- Sand Hill Trailhead
- Vesuvius Lakeshore Trail and Backpacking Trail
- Superior OHV System
- Symmes Creek/Morgan Sisters Trail
- Morgan Sisters Trailhead
- Symmes Creek East Trailhead
- Symmes Creek West Trailhead
Horse Camping
Areas for Horse Camping at Ironton Ranger District - Ironton Area
- Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area
- Lake Vesuvius Horseback Riding System
- Balancing Rock Trailhead
- Bluegrass Trailhead
- John's Creek Trailhead
- Paddle Creek Horse Camp
- Sand Hill Trailhead
Horse Riding
Areas for Horse Riding at Ironton Ranger District - Ironton Area
Big Game Hunting
Areas for Big Game Hunting at Ironton Ranger District - Ironton Area
Small Game Hunting
Areas for Small Game Hunting at Ironton Ranger District - Ironton Area
Viewing Wildlife
Areas for Viewing Wildlife at Ironton Ranger District - Ironton Area
- Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area
- Lake Vesuvius Boardwalk Trail
- Lake Vesuvius Horseback Riding System
- Balancing Rock Trailhead
- Bluegrass Trailhead
- John's Creek Trailhead
- Sand Hill Trailhead
- Vesuvius Lakeshore Trail and Backpacking Trail
- Symmes Creek/Morgan Sisters Trail
- Morgan Sisters Trailhead
- Symmes Creek East Trailhead
- Symmes Creek West Trailhead
- Timbre Ridge Lake
Viewing Plants
Areas for Viewing Plants at Ironton Ranger District - Ironton Area
Viewing Scenery
Areas for Viewing Scenery at Ironton Ranger District - Ironton Area
OHV Camping
Areas for OHV Camping at Ironton Ranger District - Ironton Area
- Hanging Rock OHV System
- Hanging Rock Trailhead
- Pine Creek OHV System
- Lyra Trailhead
- Telegraph Trailhead
- Wolcott Trailhead
- Superior OHV System
- Superior Trailhead
OHV Trail Riding
Areas for OHV Trail Riding at Ironton Ranger District - Ironton Area
Target Shooting
Areas for Target Shooting at Ironton Ranger District - Ironton Area
Visitor Centers
Our offices are able to answer your questions or provide guides throughout the year.
| Hours of Operation: | Summer Hours (Memorial Day - Labor Day)
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Picnicking
Areas for Picnicking at Ironton Ranger District - Ironton Area
- Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area
- Lake Vesuvius - Roadside Picnic Area (not shelter)
- Lake Vesuvius Picnic Areas - Furnace Shelter
- Lake Vesuvius Picnic Areas - Roadside Shelter
Group Picnicking
Areas for Group Picnicking at Ironton Ranger District - Ironton Area
Scenic Driving
Boating - Motorized
Areas for Boating - Motorized at Ironton Ranger District - Ironton Area
Boating - Non-Motorized
Areas for Boating - Non-Motorized at Ironton Ranger District - Ironton Area
- Arabia Canoe Launch Site
- Hanging Rock OHV System
- Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area
- Symmes Creek/Morgan Sisters Trail
- Morgan Sisters Trailhead
- Symmes Creek East Trailhead
- Symmes Creek West Trailhead
- Timbre Ridge Lake
Swimming
Areas for Swimming at Ironton Ranger District - Ironton Area