Section 3 Spring Camp N Ride - 2026

Thank you for attending!

When: April 10-12, 2026

Where: GOAT Section 3 – Lawrence County, Ohio

Camping: Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area

Cost: Free (with registration)

Kick off the 2026 ADV Riding Season on the Great Ohio Adventure Trail!

This April, adventure motorcyclists from all over Ohio will once again gather at the Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area in the heart of the Ironton Unit of Wayne National Forest for one of the premier kickoff events for the ADV riding season – the Section 3 Spring Camp N Ride on the Great Ohio Adventure Trail!

Join us for a wonderful weekend of motocamping and exploring Section 3 of the Great Ohio Adventure Trail!

About the Area

Section 3 of the Great Ohio Adventure Trail dives deep into one of the most rugged and remote corners of the state – its southernmost region. It’s a landscape defined by deep hollows, history, and views which are unique to the area and offer adventure riders endless off-pavement riding.

Camp N Ride Area Overview

Camp N Ride Schedule

This is merely a tentative schedule of events, and is subject to change at any time.

Pictures From Last Year

Camping Information

Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area

Our home base for the Section 3 Spring Camp N Ride will be the Two Point Group Campground located within Oak Hill Campground, adjacent to Lake Vesuvius.

Two Point Group Campground

We have reserved the group campground to serve as the Camp N Ride “central hub”. This is where we will host group campfires, nightly hangouts and motocamping.

Who can camp at Two Point: Riders who arrive on their ADV bikes and are camping directly off their bikes. You do not need to reserve a site at the campground.
Who cannot camp at Two Point: Any vehicle with more than two wheels. No trucks, no trailers, and no campers/RVs are permitted to park or camp at the group site. You do need to reserve a site at the campground.

Oak Hill & Iron Ridge Campgrounds

Hauling a bike? Bringing a camper? You must reserve your own individual campsite through recreation.gov for your vehicle and/or trailer for the duration of the Camp N Ride. We love to have everyone hang out with us at Two Point, but we just don’t have the room for all of the trucks and trailers.

Both Oak Hill and Iron Ridge are excellent campgrounds located within the same recreation area and are just a short walk or ride from our group headquarters at Two Point.

Reserve at Oak Hill Campground: Closest to the group site and features electric hookups.
Reserve at Iron Ridge Campground: Located on the ridge above the lake; great for those wanting a bit more quiet.
General Lake Vesuvius Info: Details on water, bathhouses, and recreation.

Lodging Information

Hotels are conveniently located in Ironton, located 15-20 minutes south of Lake Vesuvius.

Ride Information

When: Saturday April 11^th

Time: 9:30am

Where: Roadside Group Shelter (next to Vesuvius Iron Furnace) LINK

We will meet at the Roadside Group Shelter located next to the Vesuvius Iron Furnace for a riders’ meeting at 9:30am on Saturday April 11^th. Those who are just joining us for the ride may park their vehicle in the parking lot, as the shelter is reserved for the day. Parking is at your own risk.

There will be 3 options for guided group ADV rides:

Wayne West ADV Loop: This scenic 95-mile group ride offers an opportunity to explore historic sites throughout the Wayne National Forest, including an abandoned railroad tunnel and several historical markers. Lunch stop will be in Oak Hill. This route will be ran clockwise.
- Difficulty: Beginner to Intermediate ADV
Crown City ADV Loop: The 95-mile Crown City Loop has great gravel and dirt road riding throughout as well as some wide open views. A short, technical hill climb is available for those seeking a challenge. Lunch stop will be at the R&R Gas Station. This route will be ran counterclockwise.
- Difficulty: Beginner to Intermediate ADV
Wayne Dual Sport OHV Loop (Advanced): A new offering for the Camp N Ride, weather dependent, will be a guided ride which includes OHV trails. This ride is not for beginners. Riders will need to have maintained bikes and intermediate-plus to advanced skills. Recommended bike is a single cylinder dual sport (not big bike friendly). Wayne OHV Pass is required and must be purchased in advance.
- Difficulty: Advanced Dual Sport ONLY
- Wayne OHV Pass is required and must be purchased in advance. Yes, a Wayne pass must be purchased even if you have a license plate. Passes can be purchased at Gillispie’s 93 Carryout on the corner of SR 93 and Ellisonville-Paddle Creek Road (the road you take to get back to Lake Vesuvius).
  - Gillispie’s 93 Carryout | 6366 OH-93, Ironton, OH 45638

GPX Files

Download the files for the Guided ADV Rides:

Download the files for the Guided Dual Sport Ride. Wayne OHV pass MUST be purchased in advance:

Route Map PDFs

Download the PDF version of the route maps above:

Group Dinner

When: Saturday April 11^th

Time: 6:30pm

Where: Two Point Group Campground

I am happy to announce that Thom & Kathy Davis will once again graciously provide a BBQ Dinner for the Section 3 Spring Camp N Ride! Meet at Two Point Campground after the Group Rides to join us.

Please consider a reasonable donation to help cover the cost of food.

Camp N Ride Registration

Registration is now closed. Thank you for signing up for the 2026 Section 3 Camp N Ride!