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
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- 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
Martha S
VerifiedJuly 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 083, Loop: CLOO
Our campsite was quite muddy as it had rained quite a lot prior to our stay and the mosquitoes were terrible. Out lot could have used additional gravel and the camp hosts said they planned to make some improvements to the lot as there were deep ruts from other campers using the yard to back into their lot across the road. We like the campground a lot and love having lake access but we may choose other sites in the future due to the extreme mud at both trips this summer.
Kermit B
VerifiedJuly 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 080, Loop: CLOO
close to Grocery & Restaurants , Walmart in Hermitage,pa
Martha S
VerifiedJuly 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 083, Loop: CLOO
Our campsite was quite muddy as it had rained quite a lot prior to our stay and the mosquitoes were terrible. Out lot could have used additional gravel and the camp hosts said they planned to make some improvements to the lot as there were deep ruts from other campers using the yard to back into their lot across the road. We like the campground a lot and love having lake access but we may choose other sites in the future due to the extreme mud at both trips this summer.
Barry A
VerifiedJuly 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 077, Loop: CLOO
Nice that is on the lake.
Charlotte M
VerifiedJuly 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 319, Loop: NDUC
We picked our spots based off the location of the playground and restrooms. I’ve camped at those spots since I was a child and my children absolutely loved it last year. We were very disappointed when we arrived to find the bigger playground was no longer there. My 6 and 8 yr old daughters got out of the truck and said “That’s not a playground!”
Last year they spent hours playing with their friends, this year there was just a tire swing type thing, and climbing thing and a rocking seat (both for little little kids).
A heads up when we booked in February would have been nice so we could look at other spots or go somewhere else all together
Barry A
VerifiedJuly 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 077, Loop: CLOO
Nice that is on the lake.
Charlotte M
VerifiedJuly 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 319, Loop: NDUC
We picked our spots based off the location of the playground and restrooms. I’ve camped at those spots since I was a child and my children absolutely loved it last year. We were very disappointed when we arrived to find the bigger playground was no longer there. My 6 and 8 yr old daughters got out of the truck and said “That’s not a playground!”
Last year they spent hours playing with their friends, this year there was just a tire swing type thing, and climbing thing and a rocking seat (both for little little kids).
A heads up when we booked in February would have been nice so we could look at other spots or go somewhere else all together
Jennifer S
VerifiedJuly 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: LAKE
Beautiful campground at the lake. Downsides are boat access is not limited to lakeside campsites. You could book a site months in advance then arrive and not be able to swim, fish, or put in your own boat at your site because other people are using it. They can even walk right through your site to get to the water. There’s also no specific decibel maximums on generators. You could have neighbors who run loud generators 16 hours a day. If those two things were adjusted, the campground would be 5 stars. Good enough bathrooms, gorgeous views, and many larger sites. Oh… the skunk infestation continues to be an issue. We couldn’t stay up past dark without skunks coming into the site and not being deterred by us.
Mark M
VerifiedJuly 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 111, Loop: PLOO
I have been coming to this camp ground for 30 years. I’m 38 now and this trip was the first time i took my wife and kids whom never been camping. It was wonderful! such nostalgic memories! The only downfall i would say is that they are way to many skunks there now than there were in the past.
Mark M
VerifiedJuly 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 111, Loop: PLOO
I have been coming to this camp ground for 30 years. I’m 38 now and this trip was the first time i took my wife and kids whom never been camping. It was wonderful! such nostalgic memories! The only downfall i would say is that they are way to many skunks there now than there were in the past.
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 5, 2026