Shenango Rec Area Campground
Hosted by US Army Corps of Engineers
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The Shenango Recreation Area is situated within the broad, flat, meandering valleys of the Shenango River and Pymatuning Creek. Sharon, Pennsylvania is approximately 7 miles southwest and Youngstown, Ohio is about 21 miles west. Visitors to the area enjoy camping, boating and fishing. The lake provides an attractive setting for picnicking, camping, boating or simply enjoying nature's beauty. Anglers fish for bass, walleye, muskellunge and a variety of panfish. The lake is shallow and water levels generally drop throughout the summer, especially after the Fourth of July, depending upon rainfall. Shenango Lake is an unlimited horsepower lake and has six free boat launches for access. The Coonie Trail is one-half mile in length, a self-guided interpretive nature trail that invites visitors not only to experience the beauty of Shenango River Lake but also to learn about its varied habitats and the relationships between plants, animals and humans. The Lakeside Picnic Shelter is on site and can be reserved for reunions or other large gatherings. This large campground contains over 300 campsites, many of which have electric hookups. Flush toilets, drinking water, showers and a dump station are provided, and playgrounds, a horseshoe pit and a boat ramp are on site. The campground is reservation only. Reservations can be made on the day of arrival. Shenango River Lake stretches 11 miles up its namesake river, covering over 11,000 acres. The shore is lined with a northern hardwood forest of shady and colorful trees such as black cherry, beech, maple and hemlock. Deer, turkey and other small game animals are plentiful, with excellent opportunities to observe osprey and eagles in the area. The Shenango Water Trail provides 7.5 miles of scenic river corridor for paddlers, with three access points between Kidds Mill Park and Big Bend; personal flotation devices must be worn on all canoes and kayaks. The historic Kidds Mill Covered Bridge features the unique "Smith-Truss" design from the 1800s, and remnants of the Erie Extension Canal can be found in Sharpsville below the Shenango Dam. The Chestnut Run Swim Beach is 3 miles from the campground and offers a great area for swimming and sunbathing, with no lifeguard on duty; the Bayview Off-Road Vehicle Area, 3.5 miles away, provides over 200 acres of riding trails for ATVs and dirt bikes. Boat rentals and an ADA fishing pier are 1.4 miles away in Clark, Pa., "The Pines" disc golf course in the Mahaney Recreation Area is 6 miles away and hosts PDGA sanctioned events, the Trout Island Trail in Sharpsville is a 5-mile paved trail for walking, running and cycling, and the Shenango Hiking Trail on the east end of the lake runs 7.5 miles through wooded areas adjacent to the river. The Shenango and Mahaney recreation areas also feature restoration chestnut tree orchards managed in partnership with the American Chestnut Foundation, with the goal of developing blight-resistant American chestnut trees.
- Pet friendly
Location
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CLOO · STANDARD ELECTRIC · Overnight
- Max Num of People
- 8
- Pets Allowed
- Yes
- Capacity/Size Rating
- Single
- Max Vehicle Length
- 53
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Hermitage, PA
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Amenities
Accessible campsites
3 sites
Campfires allowed
Electric hookups
Shade
Site features
Driveway surface
Gravel
Max vehicle length
Typically 53 ft, up to 60 ft
Proximity to water
Lakefront
Boat
Car
Caravan / camper van
Fifth wheel
Large tent, over 9x12
Pickup camper
Pop up
RV
Typically 52 ft, up to 60 ft
RV / motorhome
Small tent
Tent
Typically 52 ft, up to 60 ft
Trailer
Typically 52 ft, up to 60 ft
Vehicle
Amphitheater
Boating
Camping
Canoeing
Day Use Area
Fishing
Kayaking
Rules & policies
Check-in
4:00 PM
Check-out
2:00 PM
People per site
Up to 8
Vehicles per site
Up to 2
Camping equipment required
Pets allowed
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