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Lake Sherwood Campground

Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia

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As of October 2026, Lake Sherwood Campground is a campground in Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia with 62 campsites. Lake Sherwood Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Lake Sherwood Campground is located at 38.0067° N, 80.0106° W.

people allowed on 59 of 62 sites: 8
people allowed on the largest site: 75

Lake Sherwood Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Stay and booking rules

Taxes apply
Maximum stay: 14 nights
Reservations close: 4 day(s) prior to arrival

Published by Recreation.gov for Lake Sherwood Campground, read on September 28, 2026.

Campsites at Lake Sherwood Campground

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Standard 58
Group 2
Tent 2
Accessible 11
Hookups 1

What an RV fits

20 ft2 sites
25 ft22 sites
30 ft10 sites
35 ft7 sites
40 ft14 sites
50 ft1 site
55 ft1 site

Amenities

restrooms
showers
potable water
dump station

At a glance: Setting: Mountain · Access: Gravel road.

Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, wildlife.

All sites at Lake Sherwood Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Site	Loop	Type	Sleeps	Max RV	Hookups	Access
001	LAKE	Group	50	-	-	-
062	MEAD	Standard	8	55 ft	-	-
063	MEAD	Standard	8	40 ft	-	-
064	MEAD	Standard	8	25 ft	-	-
065	MEAD	Standard	8	30 ft	-	-
067	MEAD	Standard	8	40 ft	Electric	Accessible
068	MEAD	Standard	8	35 ft	-	-
069	MEAD	Standard	8	35 ft	-	-
070	MEAD	Standard	8	30 ft	-	-
071	MEAD	Standard	8	-	-	-
072	MEAD	Standard	8	35 ft	-	-
073	MEAD	Standard	8	30 ft	-	Accessible
074	MEAD	Standard	8	35 ft	-	-
075	MEAD	Standard	8	25 ft	-	Accessible
076	MEAD	Standard	8	40 ft	-	-
077	MEAD	Standard	8	30 ft	-	-
078	MEAD	Standard	8	30 ft	-	-
079	MEAD	Standard	8	40 ft	-	-
080	MEAD	Standard	8	35 ft	-	-
081	MEAD	Standard	8	20 ft	-	Accessible
082	MEAD	Standard	8	35 ft	-	Accessible
084	MEAD	Standard	8	40 ft	-	-
085	MEAD	Standard	8	25 ft	-	Accessible
086	MEAD	Standard	8	20 ft	-	-
087	MEAD	Standard	8	40 ft	-	-
088	MEAD	Standard	8	50 ft	-	-
089	MEAD	Standard	8	40 ft	-	-
090	MEAD	Standard	8	40 ft	-	-
091	MEAD	Standard	8	30 ft	-	-
092	MEAD	Standard	8	30 ft	-	-
093	MEAD	Standard	8	40 ft	-	-
094	MEAD	Standard	8	35 ft	-	-
095	MEAD	Standard	8	40 ft	-	-
096	MEAD	Standard	8	40 ft	-	-
097	MEAD	Standard	8	40 ft	-	-
001	PICN	Group	75	-	-	Accessible
027	PINE	Standard	8	25 ft	-	-
028	PINE	Standard	8	25 ft	-	-
029	PINE	Standard	8	25 ft	-	-
030	PINE	Standard	8	25 ft	-	-
031	PINE	Standard	8	25 ft	-	-
042	PINE	Tent	8	-	-	-
044	PINE	Tent	8	-	-	-
046	PINE	Standard	8	25 ft	-	-
047	PINE	Standard	8	25 ft	-	-
048	PINE	Standard	8	25 ft	-	-
049	PINE	Standard	8	25 ft	-	-
053	PINE	Standard	8	30 ft	-	-
016	WDBL	Standard	16	40 ft	-	Accessible
001	WSHR	Standard	8	40 ft	-	-
002	WSHR	Standard	8	25 ft	-	-
008	WSHR	Standard	8	30 ft	-	-
009	WSHR	Standard	8	25 ft	-	Accessible
011	WSHR	Standard	8	30 ft	-	Accessible
012	WSHR	Standard	8	25 ft	-	Accessible
017	WSHR	Standard	8	25 ft	-	-
018	WSHR	Standard	8	25 ft	-	-
019	WSHR	Standard	8	25 ft	-	-
020	WSHR	Standard	8	25 ft	-	-
022	WSHR	Standard	8	25 ft	-	-
023	WSHR	Standard	8	25 ft	-	-
024	WSHR	Standard	8	25 ft	-	-

About Lake Sherwood Campground

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.

Rules and notices at Lake Sherwood Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 28, 2026. Check Lake Sherwood Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Be bear aware; keep all food out of site in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from area after eating

No RV hookups are available

Only boats with electric outboard motors are allowed on the lake

There is a $5 vehicle fee for day use during peak season

Limit 2 vehicles per campsite; a $5 fee is charged for additional vehicles

For more information on Monongahela National Forest, click here

Check out the forest's campground description for specific information to Fish Your National Forest

Don't move firewood: To limit the spread of invasive tree-killing pests, firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Some states have quarantines and may confiscate your firewood. Please help protect our forests from invasive species by obtaining your firewood at or near your camping destination and burning it on-site. Visit dontmovefirewood.org for more information.

Electric is only available at campsite #11. No other sites can access electricity. It is prohibited to run electric cords from campsites to host sites, restrooms, or other areas to hook into electric for public safety. Please use self -contained battery powered equipment for C-Pap or other electric needs. Generators can only be operated between 10am and 6pm.

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Lake Sherwood Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Lake Sherwood Campground?

Lake Sherwood Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 62 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Lake Sherwood Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Lake Sherwood Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Lake Sherwood Campground have?

Lake Sherwood Campground has 62 campsites.