Shenango Rec Area Campground
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers campground in Shenango River Lake, near Hermitage, Pennsylvania.
How it compares
- With 328 sites it is the #2 largest of 29 Pennsylvania campgrounds that publish a site count (busy, more amenities).
- Its lowest fee ($10) is equal to the Pennsylvania median of $10/night.
- There are 12 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles; 0 of them list a lower starting fee.
- 21% of Pennsylvania campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (80 ft), so this is one of the better big-rig options.
- Electric sites go up to 50 amp service (114 electric sites).
- 92% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
- Pets allowed on 328 of 328 sites; campfires allowed on 24 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
- Straight-line distance: Pittsburgh ~63 mi, Winchester ~188 mi, Charleston ~213 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
The agency hasn't published an amenity list for this campground.Pets allowedTentsRVs/trailers3 accessible sites
Fee notes from the agency: PLEASE NOTE: Only credit cards are accepted for payment. VISA, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express are accepted.
Trails within 5 miles
No named Forest Service or National Park Service trails are mapped within 5 miles. Trails on state, county or Corps of Engineers land aren't in these datasets.
Mountain biking nearby
8.9 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles (0.6 mi on unnamed paths). Difficulty mix: Family/Beginner: 0.4 miIntermediate: 0.8 miUnrated: 7.7 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trout Island Peninsula Trail | 0.5 mi | 2.0 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Trout Island Riverside Trail | 1.0 mi | 1.1 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Pierce Bluffs Bike Path | 2.3 mi | 0.4 | Green | ✓ | OSM |
| TTF trail | 2.5 mi | 0.8 | Blue | OSM | |
| Delmar Drive | 3.3 mi | 0.1 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Buhl Green MTB Trail | 3.6 mi | 0.6 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Green MTD Loop | 3.7 mi | 0.9 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Intermediate MTB Trail | 3.8 mi | 0.3 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Advanced MTB Trail | 3.9 mi | 0.2 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Advanced MTB Trail #2 | 3.9 mi | 0.3 | Unrated | OSM | |
| MTB Climbing Trail | 3.9 mi | 0.4 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Shenango River Fishing Loop Trail | 4.8 mi | 0.5 | Unrated | OSM |
+ 1 more.
Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.
Activities listed
AmphitheaterBikingBoatingCampingCanoeingDay Use AreaEnvironmental EducationFishingHikingHistoric & Cultural SiteKayakingOff Highway VehicleOther Recreation Concession SitePicnickingPlayground Park Specialized Sport SiteWater SportsWildlife Viewing
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adventure Bound Camping Resorts - Shenango Valley Private campground |
4.6 | PA | — | — | E | yes | — | ? | 0 |
| RV Village Camping Resort Private campground |
8.5 | PA | — | — | — | yes | — | ? | 0 |
| Cozy Oaks RV Resort Private campground |
12.3 | PA | — | — | — | yes | — | ? | 0 |
| Rambling Acres Camping Club OpenStreetMap listing |
12.7 | PA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 0 |
| Mercer / Grove City KOA Holiday Campground Private campground |
15.2 | PA | — | — | — | yes | — | ? | 0 |
| Pymatuning State Park Campground Pymatuning State Park |
16.4 | PA | From $16 (PA schedule) | — | E W S | yes | yes | Reserve | 0 |
Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby.