Situated within the suburban Shenango Valley, Shenango River Lake provides an
attractive setting for your enjoyment. Visitors choose to spend their day
picnicking, camping, or enjoying nature?s beauty. History buffs will enjoy
exploring the remnants of the Erie Extension Canal, sections of which are
located on project property. The Erie Extension Canal played a key role in the
economic development of Northwestern Pennsylvania. The well-preserved remains
of Lock Number 10 are found in Sharpsville, approximately one-half mile down
stream of the Shenango Dam. Other historic features include the Kidd?s Mill
Covered Bridge.

Situated within the suburban Shenango Valley, Shenango River Lake provides an attractive setting for your enjoyment.  Visitors choose to spend their day picnicking, camping, or enjoying nature?s beauty.  History buffs will enjoy exploring the remnants of the Erie Extension Canal, sections of which are located on project property.  The Erie Extension Canal played a key role in the economic development of Northwestern Pennsylvania.  The well-preserved remains of Lock Number 10 are found in Sharpsville, approximately one-half mile down stream of the Shenango Dam.  Other historic features include the Kidd?s Mill Covered Bridge.

## Overview

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 Clark Recreation Day Use Area is located just off of
Route 18 on Route 258 in Clark, PA, and provides one covered group picnic
shelter (Clark Shelter) with electric as well as access to the lake to go
fishing and boating.

## Recreation

Come explore and enjoy the outdoors! The lake provides a variety of
recreational opportunities, including, but not limited to, picnicking,
camping, fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, viewing wildlife and hunting.
Picnickers can rent, for a fee, one of our seven picnic pavilions located
within four different recreation areas. Boating is a popular activity where
areas are provided on the lake for unlimited horsepower operation, as well as
restricted horsepower and minimum wake operation. Many fishing enthusiasts are
attracted to the waters of Shenango for the crappie, bass, walleye, catfish
and muskellunge that inhabit the river, lake and tailwaters. Campers visiting
the lake will enjoy spacious facilities at our 330-site campground.

## Facilities

The Clark Rec Area Day Use offers one group picnic shelter (Clark Shelter)
that can accommodate between 36-48 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 restroom attached to the shelter (seasonal). An accessible
fishing pier, fish cleaning station, and paved boat ramp, as well as plenty of
open fields, are located at this recreation area. Overnight camping is
available just one mile north of this area at the Shenango Rec Area.

## Natural Features

Shenango Lake stretches 11 miles up its namesake river, covering over 11,000
acres. The shore is lined with a northern hardwood forest of shady and
colorful trees such as black cherry, beech, maple, and hemlock. Deer, turkey
and other small game animals are plentiful, with excellent opportunities to
observe osprey and eagles in the area.

## Nearby Attractions

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. The RC's Marina, located next
to the Clark Recretion Area, offers boat rentals. The historic Kidds Mill
Covered Bridge features the unique "Smith-Truss" design from the 1800s.
Remnants of the Erie Extension Canal can be found nearby in Sharpsville below
the Shenango Dam. The Shenango and Mahaney Recreations Areas feature
restoration chestnut tree orchards that are managed through a partnership with
the American Chestnut Foundation for research and education, with the goal of
developing blight resistant American chestnut trees.

<h2>Overview</h2>
 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 Clark Recreation Day Use Area is located just off of Route 18 on Route 258 in Clark, PA, and provides one covered group picnic shelter (Clark Shelter) with electric as well as access to the lake to go fishing and boating. <h2>Recreation</h2>
 Come explore and enjoy the outdoors! The lake provides a variety of recreational opportunities, including, but not limited to, picnicking, camping, fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, viewing wildlife and hunting. Picnickers can rent, for a fee, one of our seven picnic pavilions located within four different recreation areas. Boating is a popular activity where areas are provided on the lake for unlimited horsepower operation, as well as restricted horsepower and minimum wake operation. Many fishing enthusiasts are attracted to the waters of Shenango for the crappie, bass, walleye, catfish and muskellunge that inhabit the river, lake and tailwaters. Campers visiting the lake will enjoy spacious facilities at our 330-site campground. <h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The Clark Rec Area Day Use offers one group picnic shelter (Clark Shelter) that can accommodate between 36-48 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 restroom attached to the shelter (seasonal). An accessible fishing pier, fish cleaning station, and paved boat ramp, as well as plenty of open fields, are located at this recreation area. Overnight camping is available just one mile north of this area at the Shenango Rec Area.</p><h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Shenango Lake stretches 11 miles up its namesake river, covering over 11,000 acres. The shore is lined with a northern hardwood forest of shady and colorful trees such as black cherry, beech, maple, and hemlock. Deer, turkey and other small game animals are plentiful, with excellent opportunities to observe osprey and eagles in the area.</p>
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
 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. The RC's Marina, located next to the Clark Recretion Area, offers boat rentals. The historic Kidds Mill Covered Bridge features the unique "Smith-Truss" design from the 1800s. Remnants of the Erie Extension Canal can be found nearby in Sharpsville below the Shenango Dam. The Shenango and Mahaney Recreations Areas feature restoration chestnut tree orchards that are managed through a partnership with the American Chestnut Foundation for research and education, with the goal of developing blight resistant American chestnut trees.

Clark Picnic Shelter

Shenango Lake Clark Picnic Shelter

The Shenango River Lake and a Osprey nest are in view.

View from inside the Clark Shelter.

Clark Shelter with multiple picnic tables, two grills, and a bathroom attached to shelter.

View of the Clark Shelter

Open Space around the shelter.

## Overview

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 Outflow Recreation Area Day Use is located off
of Kelly Road in Hermitage, PA, adjacent to the Shenango Dam, and provides one
covered group picnic shelter (Riverview Shelter) with electric as well as
access to the river and dam outflow to go fishing.

## Recreation

Come explore and enjoy the outdoors! The lake provides a variety of
recreational opportunities, including, but not limited to, picnicking,
camping, fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, viewing wildlife and hunting.
Picnickers can rent, for a fee, one of our seven picnic pavilions located
within four different recreation areas. Boating is a popular activity where
areas are provided on the lake for unlimited horsepower operation, as well as
restricted horsepower and minimum wake operation. Many fishing enthusiasts are
attracted to the waters of Shenango for the crappie, bass, walleye, catfish
and muskellunge that inhabit the river, lake and tailwaters. Campers visiting
the lake will enjoy spacious facilities at our 330-site campground.

## Facilities

The Mahaney Outflow Rec Area Day Use offers one group picnic shelter
(Riverview 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 restroom adjacent to the shelter
(seasonal). A children's playground and small hiking trail are located on
site. The Shenango Dam and Outflow are just a short walk from this location
where you can view the concrete gravity dam as well as fish the outflow and
river. The Mahaney Rec Area is just a short distance away featuring a disc
golf course and access to the lake for fishing and a paved boat ramp.

## Natural Features

Shenango Lake stretches 11 miles up its namesake river, covering over 11,000
acres. The shore is lined with a northern hardwood forest of shady and
colorful trees such as black cherry, beech, maple, and hemlock. Deer, turkey
and other small game animals are plentiful, with excellent opportunities to
observe osprey and eagles in the area.

## Nearby Attractions

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. The historic Kidds Mill Covered
Bridge features the unique "Smith-Truss" design from the 1800s. Remnants of
the Erie Extension Canal can be found nearby in Sharpsville below the Shenango
Dam. The Shenango and Mahaney Recreations Areas feature restoration chestnut
tree orchards that are managed through a partnership with the American
Chestnut Foundation for research and education, with the goal of developing
blight resistant American chestnut trees.

<h2>Overview</h2>
 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 Outflow Recreation Area Day Use is located off of Kelly Road in Hermitage, PA, adjacent to the Shenango Dam, and provides one covered group picnic shelter (Riverview Shelter) with electric as well as access to the river and dam outflow to go fishing. <h2>Recreation</h2>
 Come explore and enjoy the outdoors! The lake provides a variety of recreational opportunities, including, but not limited to, picnicking, camping, fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, viewing wildlife and hunting. Picnickers can rent, for a fee, one of our seven picnic pavilions located within four different recreation areas. Boating is a popular activity where areas are provided on the lake for unlimited horsepower operation, as well as restricted horsepower and minimum wake operation. Many fishing enthusiasts are attracted to the waters of Shenango for the crappie, bass, walleye, catfish and muskellunge that inhabit the river, lake and tailwaters. Campers visiting the lake will enjoy spacious facilities at our 330-site campground. <h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The Mahaney Outflow Rec Area Day Use offers one group picnic shelter (Riverview 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 restroom adjacent to the shelter (seasonal).  A children's playground and small hiking trail are located on site. The Shenango Dam and Outflow are just a short walk from this location where you can view the concrete gravity dam as well as fish the outflow and river. The Mahaney Rec Area is just a short distance away featuring a disc golf course and access to the lake for fishing and a paved boat ramp.</p><h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Shenango Lake stretches 11 miles up its namesake river, covering over 11,000 acres. The shore is lined with a northern hardwood forest of shady and colorful trees such as black cherry, beech, maple, and hemlock. Deer, turkey and other small game animals are plentiful, with excellent opportunities to observe osprey and eagles in the area.</p>
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>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. The historic Kidds Mill Covered Bridge features the unique "Smith-Truss" design from the 1800s. Remnants of the Erie Extension Canal can be found nearby in Sharpsville below the Shenango Dam. The Shenango and Mahaney Recreations Areas feature restoration chestnut tree orchards that are managed through a partnership with the American Chestnut Foundation for research and education, with the goal of developing blight resistant American chestnut trees.</p>

Shenango Lake Mahaney Outflow Riverview Picnic Shelter

## Overview

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.

## Recreation

Come explore and enjoy the outdoors! The lake provides a variety of
recreational opportunities, including, but not limited to, picnicking,
camping, fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, viewing wildlife and hunting.
Picnickers can rent, for a fee, one of our seven picnic pavilions located
within four different recreation areas. Boating is a popular activity where
areas are provided on the lake for unlimited horsepower operation, as well as
restricted horsepower and minimum wake operation. Many fishing enthusiasts are
attracted to the waters of Shenango for the crappie, bass, walleye, catfish
and muskellunge that inhabit the river, lake and tailwaters. Campers visiting
the lake will enjoy spacious facilities at our 330-site campground.

## Facilities

The Mahaney Rec Area Day Use offers four group picnic shelters (Trails End,
Spruce Cove, Skyline and Rolling Meadows Shelters) that can each accommodate
between 42-56 people, depending upon the use of 6-8 people per table. Electric
is available at the shelters with a paid reservation only, grills are
available on site, and flush toilets and drinking water are provided at the
restrooms adjacent to the shelters (seasonal). A children's playground is
located next to the Spruce Cove shelter, and the interpretive Seth Myers
hiking trail is located near the Trails End shelter. Swing sets and a large
soccer field are located on site near Skyline and Rolling Meadows Shelters.
This area boasts an 18-hole disc golf course. The Mahaney Outflow Rec Area is
just a short distance away featuring the Shenango Dam and Outflow, a concrete
gravity dam as well as great fishing at the outflow and river.

## Natural Features

Shenango Lake stretches 11 miles up its namesake river, covering over 11,000
acres. The shore is lined with a northern hardwood forest of shady and
colorful trees such as black cherry, beech, maple, and hemlock. Deer, turkey
and other small game animals are plentiful, with excellent opportunities to
observe osprey and eagles in the area.

## Nearby Attractions

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. The historic Kidds Mill Covered
Bridge features the unique "Smith-Truss" design from the 1800s. Remnants of
the Erie Extension Canal can be found nearby in Sharpsville below the Shenango
Dam. The Shenango and Mahaney Recreations Areas feature restoration chestnut
tree orchards that are managed through a partnership with the American
Chestnut Foundation for research and education, with the goal of developing
blight resistant American chestnut trees.

<h2>Overview</h2>
 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. <h2>Recreation</h2>
 Come explore and enjoy the outdoors! The lake provides a variety of recreational opportunities, including, but not limited to, picnicking, camping, fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, viewing wildlife and hunting. Picnickers can rent, for a fee, one of our seven picnic pavilions located within four different recreation areas. Boating is a popular activity where areas are provided on the lake for unlimited horsepower operation, as well as restricted horsepower and minimum wake operation. Many fishing enthusiasts are attracted to the waters of Shenango for the crappie, bass, walleye, catfish and muskellunge that inhabit the river, lake and tailwaters. Campers visiting the lake will enjoy spacious facilities at our 330-site campground. <h2>Facilities</h2>
 The Mahaney Rec Area Day Use offers four group picnic shelters (Trails End, Spruce Cove, Skyline and Rolling Meadows Shelters) that can each accommodate between 42-56 people, depending upon the use of 6-8 people per table.  Electric is available at the shelters with a paid reservation only, grills are available on site, and flush toilets and drinking water are provided at the restrooms adjacent to the shelters (seasonal).  A children's playground is located next to the Spruce Cove shelter, and the interpretive Seth Myers hiking trail is located near the Trails End shelter. Swing sets and a large soccer field are located on site near Skyline and Rolling Meadows Shelters. This area boasts an 18-hole disc golf course. The Mahaney Outflow Rec Area is just a short distance away featuring the Shenango Dam and Outflow, a concrete gravity dam as well as great fishing at the outflow and river. <h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Shenango Lake stretches 11 miles up its namesake river, covering over 11,000 acres. The shore is lined with a northern hardwood forest of shady and colorful trees such as black cherry, beech, maple, and hemlock. Deer, turkey and other small game animals are plentiful, with excellent opportunities to observe osprey and eagles in the area.</p>
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>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. The historic Kidds Mill Covered Bridge features the unique "Smith-Truss" design from the 1800s. Remnants of the Erie Extension Canal can be found nearby in Sharpsville below the Shenango Dam. The Shenango and Mahaney Recreations Areas feature restoration chestnut tree orchards that are managed through a partnership with the American Chestnut Foundation for research and education, with the goal of developing blight resistant American chestnut trees.</p>

Shenango Lake Mahaney Spruce Cove Trails End Rolling Meadows Skyline Picnic Shelters

## Overview

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.

## Recreation

Come explore and enjoy the outdoors! The lake provides a variety of
recreational opportunities, including, but not limited to, picnicking,
camping, fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, viewing wildlife and hunting.
Picnickers can rent, for a fee, one of our seven picnic pavilions located
within four different recreation areas. Boating is a popular activity where
areas are provided on the lake for unlimited horsepower operation, as well as
restricted horsepower and minimum wake operation. Many fishing enthusiasts are
attracted to the waters of Shenango for the crappie, bass, walleye, catfish
and muskellunge that inhabit the river, lake and tailwaters. Campers visiting
the lake will enjoy spacious facilities at our 330-site campground.

## Facilities

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). A
children's swing set, volleyball court, and basketball hoop, as well as plenty
of open fields, are located on site. Overnight camping is available at the
adjacent Shenango Recreation Area Campground.****Any person requesting the
Lakeside Pavilion for a Sunday: there is a church group that meets there from
10 a.m.-11 a.m., so access to the shelter is only available after the church
service.**

## Natural Features

Shenango Lake stretches 11 miles up its namesake river, covering over 11,000
acres. The shore is lined with a northern hardwood forest of shady and
colorful trees such as black cherry, beech, maple, and hemlock. Deer, turkey
and other small game animals are plentiful, with excellent opportunities to
observe osprey and eagles in the area.

## Nearby Attractions

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. The historic Kidds Mill Covered
Bridge features the unique "Smith-Truss" design from the 1800s. Remnants of
the Erie Extension Canal can be found nearby in Sharpsville below the Shenango
Dam. The Shenango and Mahaney Recreations Areas feature restoration chestnut
tree orchards that are managed through a partnership with the American
Chestnut Foundation for research and education, with the goal of developing
blight resistant American chestnut trees.

<h2>Overview</h2>
 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. <h2>Recreation</h2>
 Come explore and enjoy the outdoors! The lake provides a variety of recreational opportunities, including, but not limited to, picnicking, camping, fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, viewing wildlife and hunting. Picnickers can rent, for a fee, one of our seven picnic pavilions located within four different recreation areas. Boating is a popular activity where areas are provided on the lake for unlimited horsepower operation, as well as restricted horsepower and minimum wake operation. Many fishing enthusiasts are attracted to the waters of Shenango for the crappie, bass, walleye, catfish and muskellunge that inhabit the river, lake and tailwaters. Campers visiting the lake will enjoy spacious facilities at our 330-site campground. <h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>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). A children's swing set, volleyball court, and basketball hoop, as well as plenty of open fields, are located on site. Overnight camping is available at the adjacent Shenango Recreation Area Campground.<b>**Any person requesting the Lakeside Pavilion for a Sunday:  there is a church group that meets there from 10 a.m.-11 a.m., so access to the shelter is only available after the church service.</b></p><h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Shenango Lake stretches 11 miles up its namesake river, covering over 11,000 acres. The shore is lined with a northern hardwood forest of shady and colorful trees such as black cherry, beech, maple, and hemlock. Deer, turkey and other small game animals are plentiful, with excellent opportunities to observe osprey and eagles in the area.</p>
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>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. The historic Kidds Mill Covered Bridge features the unique "Smith-Truss" design from the 1800s. Remnants of the Erie Extension Canal can be found nearby in Sharpsville below the Shenango Dam. The Shenango and Mahaney Recreations Areas feature restoration chestnut tree orchards that are managed through a partnership with the American Chestnut Foundation for research and education, with the goal of developing blight resistant American chestnut trees.</p>

Shenango Lake Shenango Lakeside Picnic Shelter

## Overview

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.

## Recreation

The lake provides an attractive setting for picnicking, camping, boating or
simply enjoying nature's beauty. Anglers fish for bass, walleye, muskellunge
and a variety of panfish. The lake is shallow and water levels generally drop
throughout the summer, especially after the Fourth of July, depending upon
rainfall. The Coonie Trail is one-half mile in length. This self-guided
interpretive nature trail invites visitors not only to experience the beauty
of Shenango River Lake but also to learn about its varied habitats and
relationships between plants, animals and humans. Shenango Lake is an
unlimited horsepower lake and has six free boat launches for access. The
Lakeside Picnic Shelter is located on site and can be reserved for reunions or
other large gatherings.

## Facilities

This large campground contains over 300 campsites, many of which have electric
hookups.  
Flush toilets, drinking water, showers and a dump station are provided.
Playgrounds, a horseshoe pit and boat ramp are on-site.  
The campground is reservation only. Reservations can be be made on the day of
arrival.

## Natural Features

Shenango River Lake stretches 11 miles up its namesake river, covering over
11,000 acres. The shore is lined with a northern hardwood forest of shady and
colorful trees such as Black Cherry, Beech, Maple and Hemlock.  
  
Deer, turkey and other small game animals are plentiful, with excellent
opportunities to observe osprey and eagles in the area.

## Nearby Attractions

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.
Personal Floatation Devices must be worn on all canoes and kayaks. The
historic Kidds Mill Covered Bridge features the unique "Smith-Truss" design
from the 1800s. Remnants of the Erie Extension Canal can be found nearby in
Sharpsville below the Shenango Dam. The Shenango and Mahaney Recreation Areas
feature restoration chestnut tree orchards that are managed through a
partnership with the American Chestnut Foundation for research and education,
with the goal of developing blight resistant American chestnut trees. The
nearby Bayview Off-Road Vehicle Area provides over 200 acres of riding trails
for ATV's and dirt bikes (3.5 miles from the campground) The Chestnut Run Swim
Beach is only 3 miles from the campground and offers a great area for swimming
and sunbathing (NOTE: no lifeguard on duty) "The Pines" Disc Golf Course in
the nearby Mahaney Recreation Area (6 miles from the campground) offers a
challenging course that hosts PDGA sanctioned events The nearby Trout Island
Trail in Sharpsville is a 5 mile paved trail that accomodates walking, running
and cycling The Shenango Hiking Trail, on the east end of the lake, is 7.5
miles through wooded areas adjacent to the Shenango River Boat Rentals are
available at the nearby RC's Marina in Clark, Pa. (1.4 miles) An ADA Fishing
Pier is available in Clark, Pa. 1.4 miles from the campground.

## Charges & Cancellations

A $10.00 service fee will be charged if you change or cancel a reservation. If
a customer does not arrive at the campground by check-out time the day after
arrival or does not cancel the reservation by the day before or day of
arrival, the customer will be considered a "no-show" and may be assessed a
$20.00 service fee and also forfeit use fees. If a customer cancels a
reservation the day before or day of arrival they will be charged a $10.00
service fee and forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total
paid for the original reservation). Cancellation for a single night's
reservation will forfeit the entire use fee but not be charged the $10.00
service fee. For more information on cancellations or refunds, please visit
the recreation.gov site or call 877-644-8777.

<h2>Overview</h2>
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.<h2>Recreation</h2>
The lake provides an attractive setting for picnicking, camping, boating or simply enjoying nature's beauty. Anglers fish for bass, walleye, muskellunge and a variety of panfish.  
 
The lake is shallow and water levels generally drop throughout the summer, especially after the Fourth of July, depending upon rainfall. 
 
The Coonie Trail is one-half mile in length. This self-guided interpretive nature trail invites visitors not only to experience the beauty of Shenango River Lake but also to learn about its varied habitats and relationships between plants, animals and humans.

Shenango Lake is an unlimited horsepower lake and has six free boat launches for access.

The Lakeside Picnic Shelter is located on site and can be reserved for reunions or other large gatherings.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>This large campground contains over 300 campsites, many of which have electric hookups. <br>Flush toilets, drinking water, showers and a dump station are provided. Playgrounds, a horseshoe pit and boat ramp are on-site.<br>The campground is reservation only. Reservations can be be made on the day of arrival. </p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Shenango River Lake stretches 11 miles up its namesake river, covering over 11,000 acres. The shore is lined with a northern hardwood forest of shady and colorful trees such as Black Cherry, Beech, Maple and Hemlock.<br/>
<br/>
Deer, turkey and other small game animals are plentiful, with excellent opportunities to observe osprey and eagles in the area.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
 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. Personal Floatation Devices must be worn on all canoes and kayaks.
  The historic Kidds Mill Covered Bridge features the unique "Smith-Truss" design from the 1800s. 
  Remnants of the Erie Extension Canal can be found nearby in Sharpsville below the Shenango Dam. 
  The Shenango and Mahaney Recreation Areas feature restoration chestnut tree orchards that are managed through a partnership with the American Chestnut Foundation for research and education, with the goal of developing blight resistant American chestnut trees.
  The nearby Bayview Off-Road Vehicle Area provides over 200 acres of riding trails for ATV's and dirt bikes (3.5 miles from the campground)
  The Chestnut Run Swim Beach is only 3 miles from the campground and offers a great area for swimming and sunbathing (NOTE: no lifeguard on duty)
  "The Pines" Disc Golf Course in the nearby Mahaney Recreation Area (6 miles from the campground) offers a challenging course that hosts PDGA sanctioned events
  The nearby Trout Island Trail in Sharpsville is a 5 mile paved trail that accomodates walking, running and cycling
  The Shenango Hiking Trail, on the east end of the lake, is 7.5 miles through wooded areas adjacent to the Shenango River
  Boat Rentals are available at the nearby RC's Marina in Clark, Pa. (1.4 miles)
  An ADA Fishing Pier is available in Clark, Pa. 1.4 miles from the campground.
 <h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
A $10.00 service fee will be charged if you change or cancel a reservation. 

If a customer does not arrive at the campground by check-out time the day after arrival or does not cancel the reservation by the day before or day of arrival, the customer will be considered a "no-show" and may be assessed a $20.00 service fee and also forfeit use fees.

If a customer cancels a reservation the day before or day of arrival they will be charged a $10.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellation for a single night's reservation will forfeit the entire use fee but not be charged the $10.00 service fee.

For more information on cancellations or refunds, please visit the recreation.gov site or call 877-644-8777.

PLEASE NOTE: Only credit cards are accepted for payment. VISA, MasterCard,
Discover, and American Express are accepted.

SHENANGO REC AREA CAMPGROUND

Shenango Sunset

Lake Loop Campsite

Bobber the Water Safety Dog during Halloween themed camping weekend.

Spooktacular Shenango Weekend

Shenango Rec Area Campground

Bird's eye view of the park

Shenango River Lake

Mosquito Lake is renowned for its excellent walleye and crappie fishing.
Anglers also have success catching bluegill,perch,bass,and flathead/Channel
catfish. A feature unique to Mosquito Creek Lake is its use of an uncontrolled
natural spillway. The natural spillway is located at the upper end of the lake
in a low-lying reach of the Mosquito Creek-Grand River Divide. The elevation
of the spillway at the point of the divide is such that if an impoundment of
floodwaters should fill the lake,to an elevation of 904 feet above sea
level,the southerly outflow of the lake will be reversed. The outflow would
then be the discharge through the natural spillway into a tributary of the
Grand River,which flows into Lake Erie.

Mosquito Lake is renowned for its excellent walleye and crappie fishing. Anglers also have success catching bluegill,perch,bass,and flathead/Channel catfish. A feature unique to Mosquito Creek Lake is its use of an uncontrolled natural spillway. The natural spillway is located at the upper end of the lake in a low-lying reach of the Mosquito Creek-Grand River Divide. The elevation of the spillway at the point of the divide is such that if an impoundment of floodwaters should fill the lake,to an elevation of 904 feet above sea level,the southerly outflow of the lake will be reversed. The outflow would then be the discharge through the natural spillway into a tributary of the Grand River,which flows into Lake Erie.

Shenango River Lake

Directions

Reviews

Campgrounds

Shenango Lake Clark Picnic Shelter

Shenango Lake Mahaney Outflow Riverview Picnic Shelter

Shenango Lake Mahaney Spruce Cove Trails End Rolling Meadows Skyline Picnic Shelters

Shenango Lake Shenango Lakeside Picnic Shelter

Shenango Rec Area Campground

Nearby Parks

Mosquito Creek Lake