Shenango River Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Hermitage, PA, PA
Price: From $51 per night
Rating: 2 out of 5 (4 reviews)
Season: May through October
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 Mahaney Rec Area Day Use is located off of Kelly Road in Hermitage, PA, adjacent to the Shenango Dam, and provides four covered group picnic shelters (Trails End, Spruce Cove, Skyline and Rolling Meadows Shelters) with electric as well as a disc golf course and
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing
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Shenango Lake Mahaney offers attractive picnicking, fishing, and boating opportunities in the suburban Shenango Valley with a 4.3/5 Google rating. The boat launch is clean and well-maintained with ample parking for trailers.
Wildlife alert: Virginia Opossum, Northern Cardinal, White-winged Dove, Golden-winged × Blue-winged Warbler, and Cedar Waxwing documented in the area
Insider tips for Shenango Lake Mahaney Spruce Cove Trails End Rolling Meadows Skyline Picnic Shelters: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Plan boat launches during off-peak times as the ramp can get busy Disc golf available on-site for additional recreation
Skip Shenango Lake Mahaney Spruce Cove Trails End Rolling Meadows Skyline Picnic Shelters if: You need RV hookups — most sites have no hookups despite electric being available at some shelters. You're visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only. You prefer uncrowded facilities — recent Google reviews note declining maintenance standards.
Best time to visit Shenango Lake Mahaney Spruce Cove Trails End Rolling Meadows Skyline Picnic Shelters: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Shenango Lake Mahaney Outflow Riverview Picnic Shelter (Hermitage, PA), Shenango Rec Area Campground (HERMITAGE, PA), Shenango Lake Clark Picnic Shelter (Hermitage, PA), Shenango Lake Shenango Lakeside Picnic Shelter (Transfer, PA).
Cell signal at Shenango Lake Mahaney Spruce Cove Trails End Rolling Meadows Skyline Picnic Shelters (Hermitage, PA): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
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.
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 Mahaney Rec Area Day Use is located off of Kelly Road in Hermitage, PA, adjacent to the Shenango Dam, and provides four covered group picnic shelters (Trails End, Spruce Cove, Skyline and Rolling Meadows Shelters) with electric as well as a disc golf course and access to the lake to go boating and fishing.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. Life jackets must be worn on all canoes and kayaks.
Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Book early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Plan boat launches during off-peak times as the ramp can get busy
Disc golf available on-site for additional recreation
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.









Take Exit 4B off of I-80 and follow Route 18 north for approximately 5 miles. Make a left at the stoplight onto Lamor Road (the intersection with Dollar General and D'Onofrio's Food Center at the corners). Stay straight on that road for 2 miles; Lamor Road will eventually turn into South Walnut Street. Make a right onto East High Street. Continue on this road where you will cross a one-lane steel bridge. Just up the hill from that, you will come to a "y" in the road. Stay straight at this inters
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