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Lake Sherwood
FSU.S. Forest Service — WHITE SULPHUR SPRING · West Virginia · Monongahela National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Monongahela National Forest |
| Location | WHITE SULPHUR SPRING · West Virginia · Monongahela National Forest · 38.00667, -80.01056 · Map |
| Sites | 107 public sites counted from the federal listing — 91 standard nonelectric; 13 tent only nonelectric; 1 group shelter electric; 1 group standard nonelectric; 1 standard electric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 1 of 107 sites Water hookups at 0 of 107 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 107 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 107 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 55 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 101 sites · 30 ft: 55 sites · 35 ft: 28 sites · 40 ft: 19 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | West Shore Loop (campsites 1-26) $25/night; $50/night for double site; $35 for electric site Pine Run Loop (campsites 27-61) $25/night Meadow Creek Loop (campsites 62-97) $25/night Cales Knoll Loop (campsites 98-108) $20/night. Cales Knoll is tent only and is not reservable Group Camping $100/night Picnic Shelter $50/day; this permits one vehicle a parking pass at no additional cost, all other in party must pay the $8/day use pass upon entry Note: West Shore Loop is the only camping loop open in Spring and Fall and sites are not reservable during this time. Call to find status of these sites. |
| Check-in / out | In 2:00 PM · Out 2:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 107 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 16 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-09-01.
From the official listing
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.
Swimming beaches, a picnic area, boat ramp and several hiking trails are among the features of the area. Recreation Anglers seek tiger muskie, channel catfish, bullhead, bluegill and largemouth bass. Boating is a big draw as well.
Hikers have the option of exploring Lake Sherwood Trail, Upper Meadow Trail, Meadow Mountain Trail and Meadow Creek. Facilities Each campsite has a parking spur, tent pad, picnic table, fire ring and lantern post. Showers are accessible.
All camping areas are served by restrooms with running water, flush toilets, hot showers and electricity (available during the summer season only). In the spring and fall, vault toilets and a hand pump well are available.
The parking aprons are gravel and some are up to 20 feet wide. No electrical, sewage or water hook-ups are available, but there is a dump station on-site.
Other amenities include a playground, picnic shelters and volleyball courts. Natural Features At an elevation of 2,600 feet, Lake Sherwood spans 156 acres. The recreation area is part Monongahela National Forest, which comprises about a million acres of forest in West Virginia, and attracts 1.3 million visitors each year.
A variety of animals make their home here, including black bear, coyote, wild turkey, white-tailed deer, red and gray fox, bobcat, fisher, otter and mink. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (681) 368-0663. Nearby Attractions The Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia is a 15 minute drive. The West Virginia State Fair, held in August each year, is located 30 minutes away in Lewsiburg, West Virginia.
Directions, from the listing
From White Sulphur Springs, travel north on State Route 92 for 15 miles to Neola, West Virginia. Turn east (right) on State Route 14 and travel 11 miles to the lake.
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Trip Card — Lake Sherwood
WHITE SULPHUR SPRING · West Virginia · Monongahela National Forest
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | WHITE SULPHUR SPRING · West Virginia · Monongahela National Forest |
| Fees | West Shore Loop (campsites 1-26) $25/night; $50/night for double site; $35 for electric site Pine Run Loop (campsites 27-61) $25/night Meadow Creek Loop (campsites 62-97) $25/night… |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 1 |
| Max RV | Up to 55 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 107 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232009 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.