About Shenango Rec Area Campground
Number of accommodations: 318
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Boating
Fishing
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Showers
Water Access
- Lake Access
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (1059)
What Guests Are Saying
Shenango Rec Area Campground offers beautiful, well-maintained sites with stunning views and excellent facilities, including immaculate bathrooms and friendly staff. Many campers appreciate the peaceful atmosphere, family-friendly activities, and opportunities for wildlife watching. However, some concerns were raised regarding muddy sites, the presence of skunks, and uneven terrain in certain areas.
What Guests Are Saying
Shenango Rec Area Campground offers beautiful, well-maintained sites with stunning views and excellent facilities, including immaculate bathrooms and friendly staff. Many campers appreciate the peaceful atmosphere, family-friendly activities, and opportunities for wildlife watching. However, some concerns were raised regarding muddy sites, the presence of skunks, and uneven terrain in certain areas.
Review Summary
Dennis r
VerifiedFebruary 6, 2020 • Stayed at: 290, Loop: NDUC
Great campground.Everyone is super friendly.Restrooms were alittle run down.They need cleaned more often then they were.Close to stores.Will definatly camp there again.
Phyllis F
VerifiedJanuary 28, 2020 • Stayed at: 115, Loop: PLOO
Nice campground
Phyllis F
VerifiedJanuary 28, 2020 • Stayed at: 115, Loop: PLOO
Nice campground
Don S
VerifiedJanuary 26, 2020 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: MAIN
The shower stalls and dressing area are not private at all you have to walk thru one dressing area to get to the other. You are getting dressed in front of someone else. Also closing Labor Day or the week after is way to early...thank you
Don S
VerifiedJanuary 26, 2020 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: MAIN
The shower stalls and dressing area are not private at all you have to walk thru one dressing area to get to the other. You are getting dressed in front of someone else. Also closing Labor Day or the week after is way to early...thank you
Michael B
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 084, Loop: CLOO
Nice area. Easy to get in and out. Showers could use updated. Some overgrown areas. Not a lot of places to go hiking.
Kermit B
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 083, Loop: CLOO
the site is very easy to use.
Amy V
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: GLOO
Beautiful campground. Beautiful lake.
Michael B
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 084, Loop: CLOO
Nice area. Easy to get in and out. Showers could use updated. Some overgrown areas. Not a lot of places to go hiking.
Kermit B
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 083, Loop: CLOO
the site is very easy to use.
Location Shenango Rec Area Campground
Address:
2442 Kelly Road
Hermitage, PA, 16148
United States
Take Exit 4B (formerly Exit 1) off I-80 and follow Route 18 north about 6 miles until you cross the lake's causeway. The park is on the left, but this is a divided highway. Continue north about 1/4 mile, take the Birchwood Drive exit, make the turn-around and go south on Route 18. Before you cross the causeway again, make a right onto West Lake Road and travel approximately 1/4 mile to the park entrance on the left. Shenango Recreation Area address: 492 West Lake Road, Transfer, Pa. 16154
The campground is accessible via I-80, with Exit 4B leading to Route 18 north, which is approximately 6 miles from the interstate.
Latitude & Longitude: 41.2889 / -80.4383
Elevation: 272 feet
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Last updated: June 4, 2026