Lake Sherwood

Overview

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.

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

RV, Tent

Fee

From $25 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Lake Sherwood, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Lake Sherwood TrailHike · 3.4 mi long · 0.1 mi from camp

  A trail maintained by United States Forest Service.

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• Allegheny Mountain TrailHike · 16.4 mi long · 0.8 mi from camp

  A loop trail.

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• Allegheny Mountain TrailHike · 16.4 mi long · 0.8 mi from camp

  A loop trail.

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• Coles PointHike · 4.7 mi from campShow on map
• Natural WellTrailhead · 6.5 mi from campShow on map
• Brushy Ridge (ft#456) - WsrdHike · 12.6 mi from camp

  Follow this trail across a stream and through mixed Appalachian hardwood forest as you climb Beards Mountain. Recreation.gov

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Mountain biking

• Mountain Momma Expert Cross CountryBike ride · 50.2 mi long · Long-distance trail · 11.5 mi from campShow on map

Scenic sights

• Chestnut KnobPeak · 3,209 ft · 4.6 mi from campShow on map
• High TopPeak · 3,645 ft · 5.1 mi from campShow on map
• Falling Spring FallsWaterfall · 10.2 mi from camp

  A 262-foot waterfall.

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• T. M. Cheeks Memorial OverlookViewpoint · 9.3 mi from campShow on map
• Falling Spring OverlookViewpoint · 10.2 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• The Homestead Ski AreaSkiing and snowshoeing · 10.4 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Recreation.gov.

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.