Shenango Lake Mahaney Spruce Cove Trails End Rolling Meadows Skyline Picnic Shelters

About

Located adjacent to the Shenango Dam in Hermitage, Pennsylvania, the Mahaney Recreation Area provides four covered group picnic shelters managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The Trails End and Spruce Cove shelters are situated in the lower area near the lake access, while the Skyline and Rolling Meadows shelters are in the upper Mahaney Recreation Area. Each shelter can accommodate 42-56 guests depending on table configuration. Shelters include picnic tables, grills, and electric service (20-amp maximum) available only with a paid reservation. If not reserved, shelters are available free on a first-come, first-served basis without electric. Flush restrooms and drinking water are provided seasonally at adjacent facilities. A children's playground is located next to Spruce Cove, and swing sets and a large soccer field are near Skyline and Rolling Meadows. The area features an 18-hole disc golf course and the Seth Myers interpretive hiking trail near Trails End. Visitors have access to the lake for boating and fishing. This is strictly a day-use facility; overnight camping is not allowed at these shelters. For overnight accommodations, the separate Shenango Rec Area Campground offers 330 campsites.

Directions

Take Exit 4B off I-80 and follow Route 18 north approximately 5 miles. Turn left at the stoplight onto Lamor Road (at Dollar General and D'Onofrio's Food Center). Continue 2 miles as Lamor Road becomes South Walnut Street. Turn right onto East High Street and cross the one-lane steel bridge. At the Y intersection, stay straight to enter Mahaney Recreation Area. Veer left; Trails End and Spruce Cove shelters are about a mile down on the right. At the stop sign, turn left for Skyline and Rolling Meadows shelters in the upper area, or continue straight for the boat launch.