PEDRO — The four campgrounds at Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area closed at noon on Sept. 16 due to leaks in the main water pipeline.

Water has been shut off and is currently unavailable at the Oak Hill, Iron Ridge, and Pine Knob Campgrounds and Two Points Group Campground. The four campgrounds are all part of the Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area, on the Ironton Ranger District of the Wayne National Forest.

All Lake Vesuvius campground reservations from Sept. 16 through the end of the camping season will be automatically cancelled and refunded.

If the water pipeline can be repaired before the end of the season, the campgrounds may be reopened, but sites will only be available on a first come, first served basis.

The campground closures are intended to protect public health and safety. The Wayne National Forest apologizes for any inconvenience to visitors while working to repair these water pipeline leaks.