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What campers say

Lake Sherwood Recreation Area is a scenic, family-friendly campground centered on a clean lake with kayak and paddle-boat rentals, a sandy beach, and marked hiking loops. Campsites are generally spacious and private with well-maintained roads, playgrounds, and tidy bathhouses and rinse stations. Visitors highlight good fishing and opportunities to disconnect (limited cell service). Staff are usually praised as helpful, though there are occasional reports of rudeness and sporadic facility access or utility issues at some sites, so check availability ahead. Overall it’s a relaxed spot for families and outdoor recreation.

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📖 About This Campground

Lake Sherwood Recreation Area is a complete family destination offering a wide variety of activities and camping options. Standard, tent-only and group camping facilities are perched along Lake Sherwood, the largest lake in the Monongahela National Forest. Swimming beaches, a picnic area, boat ramp and several hiking trails are among the features of the area.
Each campsite has a parking spur, tent pad, picnic table, fire ring and lantern post. Showers are accessible. All camping areas are served by restrooms with running water, flush toilets, hot showers and electricity (available during the summer season only). In the spring and fall, vault toilets and a hand pump well are available. The parking aprons are gravel and some are up to 20 feet wide. No electrical, sewage or water hook-ups are available, but there is a dump station on-site. Other amenities include a playground, picnic shelters and volleyball courts.
Anglers seek tiger muskie, channel catfish, bullhead, bluegill and largemouth bass. Boating is a big draw as well. Hikers have the option of exploring Lake Sherwood Trail, Upper Meadow Trail, Meadow Mountain Trail and Meadow Creek.

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