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Lake Sherwood Recreation
Area
Description: Lake Sherwood
is a complete family recreation area offering a wide variety of
activities. Lake Sherwood, the largest lake in the Monongahela
National Forest, is a 165 acre impoundment at an elevation of
2700 feet above sea level. The recreation area includes a large
campground, swimming beaches, a picnic area, and trails.
Location: Located at the
end of State Route 14, near Neola, West Virginia.
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Directions: 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.
Season: See Recreation Site Information.
Attractions:
Hiking and Biking: All
hiking trails are open to biking as well, however no biking is
allowed on trails within the campgrounds. Numerous loop trail
opportunities exist in the Lake Sherwood area for everyone from
the beginning hiker to the experienced backpacker. All trails
start at a trailhead in the picnic area. The shortest, most popular
trail is a 3.5 mile scenic loop around Lake Sherwood.
Fishing: Lake Sherwood contains
a variety of fish, including bass, bluegills, bullheads,
catfish, and tiger muskies. Meadow Creek, below Lake Sherwood,
is intermittently stocked with trout. A state fishing
license and a National Forest stamp are required, and
if fishing for trout, a trout stamp is required. Please
contact the West
Virginia Division of Natural Resources
for more information on fishing licensing requirements.
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Swimming: One of the most
beautiful swimming areas in West Virginia is found at
Lake Sherwood. There are two sand beaches, one on the
"mainland" and one on an island, which are connected by
a scenic footbridge. The swimming area contains a bathhouse
complete with showers and flush toilets. Water fountains
are dispersed throughout the swimming area. Lifeguards
are not provided.
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Boating: Boats and canoes
are available for rent from a concessionaire at the Lake.
Three boat launches and a dock are available for public
use. One dock is near the concession stand and two are
in the campgrounds. Electric boat motors may be used,
however due to the small size of the lake, no other types
of motors may be used.
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Picnicking: There is a large
picnic area at the lake, containing individual picnic
sites and a picnic shelter. Each site contains a grill,
picnic table, and waste receptacle. Volleyball nets and
horseshoe pits are also present.
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Camping: Lake Sherwood has three
single-unit camping areas and one group camping area. There are
a total of 94 family units. Each unit has a capacity of eight
people and there is one double site with a capacity of 16 people.
Two vehicles are allowed per site. Each campsite has a parking
spur, tent pad, picnic table, fireplace and lantern post. All
camping areas are served by restrooms with running water, flush
toilets, hot showers and electricity (available during the summer
season only). In the winter vault toilets and a hand pump well
are available. Most sites will accomodate trailers, however there
are no electrical, sewage or water hook-ups. A group camping area
is available for groups of up to 100 campers. This area is furnished
with fire grates, tables, vault toilets and trash receptacles.
Horseshoe pits are located throughout the campgrounds.
Pavilions: A picnic shelter is
available for family and group outings. Pavilion reservations
may be made online
or by calling (877)444-6777.
Pavilion reservations must be made at least 4 days prior to
your arrival or can be made 360 days in advance.
Fees: See Recreation Site Information.
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Reservable -
Individual
picnic sites are not reservable.
Pavilion reservations may be made
online
or by calling (877)444-6777.
Camping reservations for 49 campsites
can be made online
or by calling (877)444-6777.
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Notes:
Maximum length of stay
is 14 days.
Check out time is 2:00 p.m.
A trailer sewage disposal station serves the entire recreation
area during the summer season.
Evening programs are provided at an outdoor amphitheater.
All dogs must
be leashed.
More information
on this recreation area is available through the White Sulphur
Ranger District, 410 East Main Street, White Sulphur Springs WV
(304)536-2144.
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