Lake Sherwood

Monongahela National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: WHITE SULPHUR SPRING, WV, WV

Price: From $20 per night

Price range: $20–$100 per night

Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (98 reviews)

Season: May through October

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.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/lake-sherwood to be notified when sites open up.

Lake Sherwood is the largest lake in Monongahela National Forest offering diverse activities including boating, fishing, swimming, and hiking. Google reviews consistently praise it as a beautiful family destination with excellent amenities and kind staff.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear present in area. Also timber rattlesnakes and waterfowl including Canada Geese and mergansers.

Insider tips for Lake Sherwood: First-come, first-served sites available on the lake if you arrive without a reservation Kayak and paddle boat rentals available from the boat house Book early as this is a popular federal campground

Skip Lake Sherwood if: You need RV hookups — most sites have no hookups, suitable only for self-contained RVs. You plan to camp November through April — seasonal operations only.

Best time to visit Lake Sherwood: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Bolar Mountain Recreation Area (Warm Springs, VA), Coles Point (Covington, VA), Morris Hill Campground (Covington, VA), Pocahontas Campground (Marlinton, WV).

Cell Phone Coverage at Lake Sherwood

Cell signal at Lake Sherwood (WHITE SULPHUR SPRING, WV): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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WHITE SULPHUR SPRING, WV, WV★ 4.3 (98 reviews)From $20/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

Best for:AnglersHikersBoatersWildlife watchersFamiliesSites:TentRV
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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV55 ft
Hookups1 electric sites
ADA sites16 sites
PetsAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsShowersFishing
Recreation
Picnic TablesDump StationBoat Launch
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsElectric Hookups

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups — most sites have no hookups, suitable only for self-contained RVs✕ You plan to camp November through April — seasonal operations only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

First-come, first-served sites available on the lake if you arrive without a reservation

Kayak and paddle boat rentals available from the boat house

Book early as this is a popular federal campground

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: American Black Bear present in area. Also timber rattlesnakes and waterfowl including Canada Geese and mergansers.

Location

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Getting there →

From White Sulphur Springs, travel north on State Route 92 for 15 miles to Neola, West Virginia. Turn east (right) on State Route 14 and travel 11 miles to the lake.

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Monongahela National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Monongahela National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
  • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Lake Sherwood cost per night?+
Lake Sherwood costs $20–$100 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Lake Sherwood open?+
Lake Sherwood is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Lake Sherwood have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Lake Sherwood?+
Lake Sherwood can accommodate RVs up to 55 feet.
How do I make reservations at Lake Sherwood?+
Lake Sherwood is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Lake Sherwood?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Lake Sherwood is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Lake Sherwood open, and what are check-in times?+
Lake Sherwood is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$20 /night★ 4.3 (98)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Bolar Mountain Recreation Area

Warm Springs, VA

From $16/night

Coles Point

Covington, VA

From $85/night

Morris Hill Campground

Covington, VA

From $18/night

Pocahontas Campground

Marlinton, WV

From $8/night

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