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Shenango Lake Shenango Lakeside Picnic Shelter

Shenango River Lake — lakeside

Transfer, PA2.5 (2)
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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.The Shenango Rec Area Day Use offers one group picnic shelter (Lakeside Shelter) that can accommodate between 42-56 people, depending upon the use of 6-8 people per table. Electric is available at the shelter with a paid reservation only, grills are available on site, and flush toilets and drinking water are provided at the nearby restroom by the boat launch (seasonal).

Things to do nearby

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Best For

Families

Site Types

Tent

Amenities

Fire Rings
Picnic Tables
Flush Toilets
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Boat Launch
Check-in

2:00 PM

Check-out

12:00 PM

Season

May through October

Max/site

6 people

Known Issues

Federal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.

Cancellation Policy

Recreation.gov: full refund if cancelled 7+ days before arrival. $10 cancellation fee applies.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Shenango Lake Shenango Lakeside Picnic Shelter cost per night?+
Shenango Lake Shenango Lakeside Picnic Shelter costs $51 per night depending on site type and season. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Shenango Lake Shenango Lakeside Picnic Shelter open?+
Shenango Lake Shenango Lakeside Picnic Shelter is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Shenango Lake Shenango Lakeside Picnic Shelter have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Shenango Lake Shenango Lakeside Picnic Shelter?+
Shenango Lake Shenango Lakeside Picnic Shelter is primarily a tent camping facility. Contact the campground about RV access.
How do I make reservations at Shenango Lake Shenango Lakeside Picnic Shelter?+
Shenango Lake Shenango Lakeside Picnic Shelter is a federal campground — reservations open 6 months in advance at Recreation.gov. Sites sell out quickly. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
How far is Shenango Lake Shenango Lakeside Picnic Shelter from the nearest town?+
Shenango Lake Shenango Lakeside Picnic Shelter is located in Transfer, PA. Check the map above for distance to nearby services.
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