Lake Sherwood Recreation Area and Campground
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 on Monongahela National Forest. Swimming beaches, a picnic area, boat ramp and several hiking trails are among the features of the area.
At an elevation of 2,600 feet, Lake Sherwood spans 156 acres. 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.
Reservations
Campground and Pavilion reservations available at recreation.gov. Reservations must be made 4 days ahead of arrival and can be made 6 months in advance for standard sites and 12 months in advance for group sites.
General Information
Maps and Guides Resources
Fishing
Within the recreation area, 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
Camping
The campground has 104 individual campsites and 10 group campsites. Each 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.
Overnight Use:
Peak Season
Single Site: $16 per night (Cales Knoll Loop)
Single Site: $20 per night (West Shore, Pine Run, and Meadow Creek Loop)
Double Site: $20 per night (West Shore Loop)
Group Site: $100 per night
Non-peak Season
Single Site: $18 per night (West Shore Loop)
Single Site with electric hook-up: $36per night (West Shore Loop)
Day Use:
$5 per vehicle per day
$30 per annual
Group Site: $50 per day
Day-Use Fees
- Day Pass - $5/vehicle each day
- Season Pass - $30. Allows one vehicle entry per pass.
Peak Season Campground fees
- West Shore, Pine Run, and Meadow Creek Loop Single Site - $20/night
- Cales Knoll Loop Single Site - $16/night
- West Shore Loop Double Site - $40/night
- Group Camping Site - $100/night
Non-Peak Campground Fees
Fees are reduced after water systems are shut down in the fall until they reopen in the spring.
- West Shore Loop Single Site - $18/night
- West Shore Loop Double Site - 36$/night
Pavilion rental
- Picnic Pavilion - $50/day
Address: 1079 Main Street East White Sulphur Springs, WV 24986
Phone: 304-536-2144
Hours: Monday through Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm Eastern time, unless otherwise posted. (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 38.008931
Longitude: -80.012636
Directions
From White Sulphur Springs: Head northeast on E Main Street toward Mill Hill Avenue. Turn left onto WV-92 N/Pocahontas Trail (15.4 mi). Turn right onto Lake Sherwood Rd (3.8). Continue straight to stay on Lake Sherwood Road (6.4 mi). Turn right to reach the Lake Sherwood Recreation Area.
From Rimel: Head southwest on WV-92 S (15.7 mi). Turn left onto Lake Sherwood Rd (3.8 mi). Continue straight to stay on Lake Sherwood Rd (6.4 mi). Turn right to reach the Lake Sherwood Recreation Area.
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Accessible fishing access, flush toilets, vault toilets, and showers.
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Accessible flush and vault toilets
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Drinking water available May to October.
Recreation Opportunities
Picnicking - Single Info
There is a large picnic area at the lake, containing individual picnic sites and a picnic shelter. Each site contains a grill, picnic table, and waste receptacle. Volleyball nets and horseshoe pits are also present.
Picnicking - Groups Info
A picnic shelter is available for family and group outings. Pavilion reservations may be made online or by calling (877)444-6777. Pavilion reservations must be made at least 4 days prior to your arrival or can be made 360 days in advance.
Boating - Non-Motorized Info
Boats and canoes are available for rent from at the lake. Three boat launches and a dock are available for public use. One dock is near the concession stand and two are in the campgrounds. Electric boat motors may be used, however, due to the small size of the lake, no other types of motors may be used.
Swimming Info
One of the most beautiful swimming areas in West Virginia is found at Lake Sherwood. There are two sand beaches, one on the "mainland" and one on an island, which are connected by a scenic footbridge. The swimming area contains a bathhouse complete with showers and flush toilets. Water fountains are dispersed throughout the swimming area. Lifeguards are not provided.
Boating - Motorized Info
Boats and canoes are available for rent from at the lake. Three boat launches and a dock are available for public use. One dock is near the concession stand and two are in the campgrounds. Electric boat motors may be used, however, due to the small size of the lake, no other types of motors may be used.
Backpacking Info
Numerous loop trail opportunities exist in the Lake Sherwood area for everyone from the beginning hiker to the experienced backpacker. All trails start at a trailhead in the picnic area.
Day Hikes Info
Numerous loop trail opportunities exist in the Lake Sherwood area for everyone from the beginning hiker to the experienced backpacker. All trails start at a trailhead in the picnic area. The shortest, most popular trail is a 3.5 mile scenic loop around Lake Sherwood.
Fishing - Lake & Pond Info
Lake Sherwood contains a variety of fish including bass, bluegills, bullheads, catfish and tiger muskies. Meadow Creek, below Lake Sherwood, is intermittently stocked with trout. A state fishing license, a Conservation Stamp, and a National Forest Stamp are required, and if fishing for trout, a trout stamp is required. Please contact the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources for more information on fishing licensing requirements.