Reservations for campsites at four Pittsburgh District lakes -- Youghiogheny River Lake, Berlin Lake, Tionesta Lake and Shenango River Lake -- can be made by contacting the National Recreation Reservation Service (NRRS), an interagency one-stop service enter for recreation reservations, toll-free at 1-877-444-6777, from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. April 1 through Labor Day. Campsites at the remaining Pittsburgh District projects not in the NRRS program are still available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Come explore and enjoy the outdoors! The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites you to visit Shenango River Lake and experience the variety of recreational opportunities available at the project.

Situated within the suburban Shenango Valley, Shenango River Lake provides an attractive setting for your enjoyment. Visitors may choose to spend their day picnicking, camping, or enjoying nature's beauty at one of the many recreation or access areas located on the project.

Many fishing enthusiasts are attracted to the waters of Shenango River Lake for the bass, walleye, muskellunge, and variety of pan fish that inhabit the lake. In addition, thousands of anglers are drawn to the dam's outflow area to fish for trout which are stocked annually by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission during the spring. Boating is among the most popular and varied of recreational activities at Shenango River Lake and six boat launch ramps are provided. Areas are provided on the lake for unlimited horsepower operation and water skiing as well as areas designated for 10hp motors only and minimum wake operation.

For those visitors who prefer to canoe, both the Shenango River, upstream of the lake, and Pymatuning Creek offer excellent canoeing opportunities, beautiful scenery, and a chance to observe nature.

Campers visiting Shenango River Lake will enjoy the spacious and modern facilities available at the Shenango Recreation Area campground. Hot showers, flush toilets, and a sanitary disposal station are provided, as well as 330 campsites, many of which are equipped with electric hookups.

The Seth Myers and Coonie Trails which are one-half mile, self-guided, interpretive nature trails, invite visitors not only to experience the beauty of Shenango River Lake but at the same time to learn about its varied habitats and the relationships between plants, animals, and man.

Hunting and trapping are permitted on project lands with the exception of developed recreation areas, wildlife propagation areas, and posted areas. All federal, state, and local laws governing these activities apply on project lands and waters.

District Land Acquisition Policy at Shenango River Lake
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To see information about Shenango River Dam go to Reservoir Project Information
For daily lake and recreation information call: (724) 962-4384
For information on ordering a topographic map for this lake go to the topographic maps page
For more information contact: Resource Manager, 2442 Kelly Road, Hermitage, PA 16150-9703
Phone: (724) 962-7746