Shenango Rec Area Campground
Shenango River Lake — lakeside, fishing
Location: HERMITAGE, PA, PA
Price: From $24 per night
Price range: $24–$38 per night
Rating: 3.9 out of 5 (529 reviews)
Season: May through October
The Shenango Recreation Area is situated within the broad, flat, meandering valleys of the Shenango River and Pymatuning Creek. Sharon, Pennsylvania is approximately 7 miles southwest and Youngstown, Ohio is about 21 miles west. Visitors to the area enjoy camping, 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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Camp Host, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Shenango Rec Area offers 328 sites with boating, fishing, and kayaking opportunities on the Shenango River and Pymatunings Creek. The campground provides fire rings, picnic tables, flush toilets, showers, and a dump station with a camp host on-site.
Wildlife alert: Virginia Opossum, Northern Cardinal, White-winged Dove, Cedar Waxwing, and Golden-winged × Blue-winged Warbler documented in the area.
Insider tips for Shenango Rec Area Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground Only select sites have electric hookups; most sites are primitive Take Exit 4B off I-80 and follow Route 18 north approximately 6 miles to reach the park
Skip Shenango Rec Area Campground if: You need water or sewer hookups — no full hookups available. You prefer uncrowded campsites — over 300 sites with close spacing. You require frequently cleaned restrooms — official signage indicates occasional cleaning only. You're sensitive to insects — reviewers report extremely buggy conditions.
Best time to visit Shenango Rec Area Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..
Nearby campgrounds: Shenango Lake Shenango Lakeside Picnic Shelter (Transfer, PA), Shenango Lake Clark Picnic Shelter (Hermitage, PA), Shenango Lake Mahaney Spruce Cove Trails End Rolling Meadows Skyline Picnic Shelters (Hermitage, PA), Shenango Lake Mahaney Outflow Riverview Picnic Shelter (Hermitage, PA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Shenango Rec Area Campground
Cell signal at Shenango Rec Area Campground (HERMITAGE, PA): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage · Verizon 5G: 100%
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
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.
The Shenango Recreation Area is situated within the broad, flat, meandering valleys of the Shenango River and Pymatuning Creek. Sharon, Pennsylvania is approximately 7 miles southwest and Youngstown, Ohio is about 21 miles west. Visitors to the area enjoy camping, 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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground
Only select sites have electric hookups; most sites are primitive
Take Exit 4B off I-80 and follow Route 18 north approximately 6 miles to reach the park
Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
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
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Shenango River Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Shenango River Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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