Lake Sherwood
Campground · West Virginia · 107 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Neola Wildlife Management Area (Wildlife Management Area) · Restricted Access
- 107
- Bookable sites
- 55 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 75
- People per site
- 16
- Accessible sites
- 2,709 ft
- Elevation
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.The facts
- 107 bookable sites
- 158 sites in total, including non-bookable
- 1 site for day use only
- 16 accessible sites
- Vehicles up to 55 ft
- Up to 75 people per site
- Loops: KNOL, LAKE, MANAGEMENT SITES1, MANAGEMENT SITES2, MANAGEMENT SITES3, MANAGEMENT SITES4, MEAD, PICN, PINE, WDBL, WSHR
Site types
- 91 Standard Nonelectric
- 51 Management
- 13 Tent Only Nonelectric
- 1 Group Shelter Electric
- 1 Group Standard Nonelectric
- 1 Standard Electric
Amenities
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.
158 campsites at Lake Sherwood
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 098 | KNOL | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 29 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 099 | KNOL | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 17 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 100 | KNOL | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 101 | KNOL | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 29 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 102 | KNOL | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 47 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 103 | KNOL | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 34 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 104 | KNOL | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 105 | KNOL | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 28 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 106 | KNOL | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 107 | KNOL | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 33 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 108 | KNOL | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 23 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 001 | LAKE | Group Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 50 | 🐾 |
| X | MANAGEMENT SITES1 | Management | Back In | Gravel | 25 ft | 8 | |
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| XX | MANAGEMENT SITES2 | Management | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 8 | |
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| XXX | MANAGEMENT SITES3 | Management | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | ♿ |
| XXXX | MANAGEMENT SITES4 | Management | Back In | Gravel | 25 ft | 8 | |
| XXXX1 | MANAGEMENT SITES4 | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| XXXX2 | MANAGEMENT SITES4 | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| XXXX3 | MANAGEMENT SITES4 | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| XXXX4 | MANAGEMENT SITES4 | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| 062 | MEAD | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 55 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 063 | MEAD | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 064 | MEAD | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 065 | MEAD | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 066 | MEAD | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 067 | MEAD | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 068 | MEAD | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 069 | MEAD | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 070 | MEAD | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 071 | MEAD | Standard Nonelectric | — | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 072 | MEAD | Standard Nonelectric | — | Gravel | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 073 | MEAD | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 074 | MEAD | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 075 | MEAD | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 25 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 076 | MEAD | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 077 | MEAD | Standard Nonelectric | — | Gravel | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 078 | MEAD | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 079 | MEAD | Standard Nonelectric | — | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 080 | MEAD | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 081 | MEAD | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 20 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 082 | MEAD | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 35 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 083 | MEAD | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 084 | MEAD | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 085 | MEAD | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 25 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 086 | MEAD | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 20 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 087 | MEAD | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 088 | MEAD | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 089 | MEAD | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 090 | MEAD | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 091 | MEAD | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 092 | MEAD | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 093 | MEAD | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 094 | MEAD | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 095 | MEAD | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 096 | MEAD | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 097 | MEAD | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 001 | PICN | Group Shelter Electric | — | Paved | — | 75 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 027 | PINE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 028 | PINE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 029 | PINE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 030 | PINE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 031 | PINE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 032 | PINE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 033 | PINE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 034 | PINE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 035 | PINE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 036 | PINE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 037 | PINE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 038 | PINE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 039 | PINE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 040 | PINE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 041 | PINE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 042 | PINE | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 043 | PINE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 044 | PINE | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 045 | PINE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 046 | PINE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 047 | PINE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 048 | PINE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 049 | PINE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 050 | PINE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 051 | PINE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 25 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 052 | PINE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 053 | PINE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 054 | PINE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 055 | PINE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 056 | PINE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 057 | PINE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 058 | PINE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 059 | PINE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 060 | PINE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 20 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 061 | PINE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 016 | WDBL | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 16 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 001 | WSHR | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 002 | WSHR | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 003 | WSHR | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 005 | WSHR | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 006 | WSHR | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 007 | WSHR | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 008 | WSHR | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 009 | WSHR | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 25 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 010 | WSHR | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 011 | WSHR | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 012 | WSHR | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 25 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 014 | WSHR | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 017 | WSHR | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 018 | WSHR | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 019 | WSHR | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 020 | WSHR | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 021 | WSHR | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 022 | WSHR | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 023 | WSHR | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 024 | WSHR | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 025 | WSHR | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 026 | WSHR | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
Getting there
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.
38.00667, -80.01056 · 38°0'24.0"N 80°0'38.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 82°F in Jul, down to 41°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 41 | 45 | 53 | 65 | 72 | 79 | 82 | 81 | 75 | 65 | 54 | 44 |
| Low °F | 23 | 24 | 31 | 40 | 49 | 58 | 62 | 61 | 54 | 42 | 32 | 26 |
| Precip in | 2.9 | 2.7 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 3.2 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Map
Fees and stay limits
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.
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
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Common questions about Lake Sherwood
- Can you reserve a site at Lake Sherwood?
- Yes, Lake Sherwood is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Lake Sherwood have?
- 158 sites in total, of which 107 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Lake Sherwood?
- 55 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Lake Sherwood?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Lake Sherwood.
Also listed by
Lake Sherwood also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Lake Sherwood's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- Day Pass - $5/vehicle each day
- Season Pass - $30. Allows one vehicle entry per pass.
- 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
- West Shore Loop Single Site - $18/night
- West Shore Loop Double Site - 36$/night
- Picnic Pavilion - $50/day
Accessibility:
- Accessible fishing access, flush toilets, vault toilets, and showers.
Camping near Lake Sherwood
- Bolar Mountain Recreation Area 2.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- McClintic Point 2.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Coles Point 4.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Morris Hill Campground 5.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Blowing Springs 8.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Hidden Valley Campground 12.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Hopkins Mountain Fireman's Cabin 13.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Greenwood Point Campground 4.1 mi · Campground
- McClintic Point Campground 4.9 mi · Campground
- Pocahontas Campground 7.1 mi · Campground
- The Omni Homestead Resort 9.8 mi · Facility
- Brushy Ridge (FT#456) - WSRD 12.6 mi · Facility
Contact
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-31.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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