With direct access to Lake Sherwood's waters for fishing and swimming, this Forest Service campground attracts anglers and families looking to spend time on the water. The facility sits within Monongahela National Forest, offering both lakefront sites and those set back in the woods. Multiple camping areas spread across the property provide options for different group sizes and preferences.
Most sites offer generous space between neighbors, with many positioned right along the lake's edge. Pawsfuradventure T. notes "the sites were VERY spacious, secluded, and right on the lake." The campground accommodates RVs up to 55 feet with electric hookups available, plus a dump station for convenience. Clean restroom facilities include hot showers, though visitors report sharing the space with daddy long legs spiders.
A trail circles the lake for hiking, while an arched wooden bridge connects to a small island for exploration. The lake supports various fish species and allows boating, with rental options available during peak season. Wildlife sightings include deer, rabbits, and red squirrels moving through campsites. Cell service remains limited, and the nearest town sits about 45 minutes away.
The remote location means bringing supplies is essential, especially after Labor Day when seasonal services close. This setup works well for campers prepared for off-grid camping who want lakefront access and forest hiking within camping near Monongahela National Forest.
Description
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.
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.
Fee Info
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.
Reservation Info
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.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsLake Sherwood is located in West Virginia near Hot Springs
Directions
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.
Address
1079 MAIN STREET EAST
White sulphur spring, WV 24986
Coordinates
38.0066667 N
80.0105556 W
Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Big Rig Friendly
