Lake Sherwood
Open for the 2026 season. Peak season runs Memorial Day through Labor Day with full amenities including flush toilets, hot showers, and electricity. Standard sites available first-come-first-served and via Recreation.gov reservations. Reservations require 4-day advance booking.
Interagency Passes
Interagency Passes are available for purchase at our Welcome Center Monday through Saturday between the hours of 8:00am and 4:30pm. We recommend calling our front desk at 815-423-6370 prior to your arrival to make sure a qualified staff member is present to distribute passes.Our Welcome Center…
Henslow Trail Bridge Closures
Henslow Trail is rerouted onto Baseline Rd., Schoolhouse Rd., and South Patrol Rd. due to bridge closures. There is currently no timetable for the repairs to be completed. Please follow all signage and stay away from the bridges. Contact the Midewin NTP Visitor Center at 815-423-6370 with any…
Prairie Creek Bridge Closure
The bridge over Prairie Creek on the Blodgett Marsh Trail is currently closed due to damage creating hazardous conditions. Access to the Blodgett Marsh Trail via this entrance is closed until repairs can be made. You can access the Blodgett Marsh Trail by continuing north from this point down…
About
Lake Sherwood Recreation Area is a complete family destination at 2,600 feet elevation in the Monongahela National Forest. The campground features 104 individual campsites spread across multiple loops (Whiskey, Pine, Meadow, Knoll, Woodbine, and Lake) plus 10 group sites accommodating up to 50 people each. Every standard site includes a gravel parking spur, tent pad, picnic table, fire ring, and lantern post. One electric site is available. During peak season from Memorial Day through Labor Day, all camping areas have restrooms with running water, flush toilets, hot showers, and electricity. In spring and fall, vault toilets and a hand pump well remain available. A dump station serves RV campers. Additional amenities include a playground, picnic shelters, and volleyball courts. The 156-acre lake offers two swimming beaches and allows boating with electric motors only. Anglers pursue largemouth bass, bluegill, bullhead, channel catfish, and tiger muskie. The Lake Sherwood Area Trail System provides 18 miles of hiking, including the Lake Sherwood Trail, Upper Meadow Trail, Meadow Mountain Trail, and Meadow Creek Trail. The Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs is a 15-minute drive away.
Directions
From White Sulphur Springs, head northeast on E Main Street, turn left onto WV-92 N and travel 15.4 miles. Turn right onto Lake Sherwood Road and continue approximately 10 miles to the recreation area.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $20 - $100 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 55ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 55ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (304) 536-2144 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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