Shenango Lake Shenango Lakeside Picnic Shelter

Shenango Lake Shenango Lakeside Picnic Shelter
Shenango Lake Shenango Lakeside Picnic Shelter
Shenango Lake Shenango Lakeside Picnic Shelter

Featured amenities

Parking Parking
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Electric Hookup Electric Hookup

About Shenango Lake Shenango Lakeside Picnic Shelter

Situated within the suburban Shenango Valley, Shenango Lake provides an attractive setting where visitors can spend the day picnicking, camping, fishing, boating, or enjoying nature's beauty at one of the lake's many recreation areas. The Shenango Recreation Area Day Use is located within the Shenango Rec Area, adjacent to the campground and provides one covered group picnic shelter (Lakeside Shelter) with electric as well as a basketball hoop and volleyball court nearby.

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Basketball

Basketball

Year-round
Boating

Boating

Spring Summer Fall
Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Volleyball

Volleyball

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking Parking
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Electric Hookup Electric Hookup
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Electric Hookup
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Basketball Court
  • Volleyball Court
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Reviews

6 reviews

Summary

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The picnic shelter at Shenango Lake is ideal for hosting events like birthday parties, providing the necessary space and amenities. However, some guests have noted a desire for more convenient bathroom facilities nearby. Overall, it meets event needs effectively.

Based on guest feedback

2.5

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Chris N

January 15, 2020

Called "Lakeside" but it is definitely NOT Lakeside. You can barely even see the lake from here due to the trees.
Also, it said that bathrooms were there near the pavillion, but they were NOT! Very disappointing. We didn't even use the pavillion because it was so NOT what we wanted. We actually moved our event to the beach area.

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Chris N

January 15, 2020

Called "Lakeside" but it is definitely NOT Lakeside. You can barely even see the lake from here due to the trees.
Also, it said that bathrooms were there near the pavillion, but they were NOT! Very disappointing. We didn't even use the pavillion because it was so NOT what we wanted. We actually moved our event to the beach area.

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Chris N

January 15, 2020

Called "Lakeside" but it is definitely NOT Lakeside. You can barely even see the lake from here due to the trees.
Also, it said that bathrooms were there near the pavillion, but they were NOT! Very disappointing. We didn't even use the pavillion because it was so NOT what we wanted. We actually moved our event to the beach area.

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LINDSAY B

June 15, 2024

Rented for a birthday party during our stay at the campground here. Was great for what we needed just wish there was a closer bathroom

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LINDSAY B

June 15, 2024

Rented for a birthday party during our stay at the campground here. Was great for what we needed just wish there was a closer bathroom

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LINDSAY B

June 15, 2024

Rented for a birthday party during our stay at the campground here. Was great for what we needed just wish there was a closer bathroom

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Location & Directions for Shenango Lake Shenango Lakeside Picnic Shelter

492 West Lake Road, Transfer, PA 16154 United States

Elevation: 281 ft

Getting There

Take Exit 4B off of I-80 and follow Route 18 north for about 8 mi until you cross the lake's causeway. The park is on the left, but this is a divided highway. Continue north for about 1/4 mi, exit to the right at Birchwood Drive, make the turn-aro...

Nearest town

Transfer, PA - 2.6 mi

About 7 min to downtown

Highway access

The campground is accessible via I-80, with Exit 4B leading to Route 18, which is approximately 8 miles north of the interstate. Route 18 provides direct access to the park.

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check out time

9PM

Cancellation policy

  • Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
  • Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
  • Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
    • Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
  • Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
  • Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
  • Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.

Site capacity

  • Overnight camping is not allowed; the area is for day use only.

Accessibility

  • The picnic shelter is about 80 feet from parking.

Vehicles & parking

  • Parking on the grass is prohibited.
  • Driving off roadways to load or unload at the shelter is prohibited.

Safety & rules

  • Alcoholic beverages are not allowed.
  • Guests must remove all trash before leaving the shelter; confetti is not allowed.

Fees & deposits

  • The shelter is free on a first-come, first-served basis if not reserved and has no electric service.

Local regulations

  • Visitors must follow Title 36 of the Code of Federal Regulations for public use.

Utilities

  • Only 20-amp electrical service is available; higher amperage appliances may overload the system.

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Last updated: October 7, 2026

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