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Shenango Rec Area
Total sites: 328
Available Tonight: 26
Available this Weekend: 26
Booking Window: 6 months
Available Tonight: 26
Available this Weekend: 26
Booking Window: 6 months
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Shenango Rec Area, PA - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Shenango Rec Area in Mercer County is located 40 min northeast of Youngstown, OH with an elevation of 892 feet. Shenango Rec Area is rated 3.8 stars from 250 reviews. There are a total of 328 campsites including 137 boat sites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 24 and 199 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 114 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $18.00 to $34.00. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, dump station, playground, boat ramp, restroom, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, sports, floating sports.
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Campsite Reviews (316)
3.8 out of 5
| 5 star | 41% | |
| 4 star | 20% | |
| 3 star | 16% | |
| 2 star | 10% | |
| 1 star | 9% |
@ValerieB703434 · Camped on Sep 2, 2025 at Campsite #4
Love this campground. Clean, quiet. Hosts are always excellent. Great views of the water.
@jeffreys172959 · Camped on Aug 29, 2025 at Campsite #305
Loved the campground ,the host were friendly, and ontop of park activities. Great boat launch, big campsites.However being an out of state visitor, I brought my pontoon. I WAS STOPPED 2 TIMES IN 3 WEEKENDS ,ON THE WATER BY THE WATER POLICE . I BELIEVE I WAS BEING PROFILED BY MY OUT OF STATE ,BOAT REGISTRATION NUMBERS. NOT COOL .
@MichaelW725874 · Camped on Aug 27, 2025 at Campsite #197
We really enjoy camping here. Nice to see the clean up and the new activities being added to the campground
@MarilynMA2A315 · Camped on Aug 27, 2025 at Campsite #62
We were at Site 62 and had a fantastic time. The camp hosts were friendly and helpful! The quiet hours were respected by fellow campers. The grounds are well maintained and it was a nice relaxing vacation!
@MatthewO386420 · Camped on Aug 25, 2025 at Campsite #135
Great campground. Had a vary nice time camping Quite and peaceful timeWell maintained and cleanWould always recommend this campground To all our friends.
@MichaelS838841 · Camped on Aug 24, 2025 at Campsite #130
We always have a great time
@AudreyB7605B40 · Camped on Aug 21, 2025 at Campsite #74
I just wish it had full hookup
@SherriK5FAE8F7 · Camped on Aug 21, 2025 at Campsite #150
We recently had an incredible and relaxing camping experience at Shenango Recreation Area Campground, and I cant recommend it highly enough! The entire park is well-maintained and thoughtfully managed.Our campsite was spacious, clean, and well-equipped. The picnic table and fire ring were both in excellent condition. The level gravel pad wouldve made setting up a camper effortless, but since we were tent camping, we used it as a picnic area under our canopy. There was also a level grassy area large enough to comfortably fit two tents.The restrooms were among the cleanest Ive seen at any campgroundodor-free, well-stocked with toilet paper, and clearly cared for. However, there were no paper towels or dispensers, so be sure to bring your own or be prepared to air dry your hands. The showers were hot with surprisingly strong water pressure. Only on our last day did I notice a minor drainage issue during a shower, but it didnt detract from the overall experience.One of the highlights was how peaceful the nights were. Quiet hours were respectfully observed, and the gentle sounds of crickets and a crackling fire made for restful, uninterrupted sleep. We also appreciated the presence of park rangersthey were friendly and helpful without being intrusive.Whether youre a first-time camper or a seasoned outdoor enthusiast, Shenango Rec Area is a true gem. Clean facilities, respectful fellow campers, quiet nights, and thoughtful upkeep made this a truly wonderful trip!
@BarbaraH643159 · Camped on Aug 20, 2025 at Campsite #206
Beautiful campground. Very clean.
@GwynL49F0944AC · Camped on Aug 20, 2025 at Campsite #192
Nice campground
@BillS4028348 · Camped on Aug 19, 2025 at Campsite #10
Shenango was a decent campground. It seemed a little neglected for a Corps Of Engineers park. The bath houses are in need of updating and should be cleaned daily (there was a sign on the door stating they were only cleaned periodically). The grounds were in fair shape and the grass was newly cut. This park is in a nice location, but it seemed pretty clear it is need of some funding.
@KenS7241932 · Camped on Aug 17, 2025 at Campsite #72
Nice quiet park, could use a little updating to the shower houses but overall would stay here again.
@TracyC8170684 · Camped on Aug 15, 2025 at Campsite #180
We had the greatest weekend ! We will be returning as much as possible ! Thank you
@MarkM2223984 · Camped on Aug 15, 2025 at Campsite #305
When we arrived no one was at the gate so we went to our campsite and setup our camper. We drove to a hiking trail and when we came back the gate was staffed by a campground host. This particular host did not welcome us or offer any help so I just said we were going back to our campsite. He asked accusingly where our car pass was as if we had committed a felony. I told him when we arrived there was no staff at the gate and we didn't know we needed anything. He went into the office and retrieved our site pass and parking pass and told us to make sure the parking pass was facing the correct way because he "hates" when people put them the other way. We went back to our site and then went kayaking. Had a great time paddling across the lake. When we were pulling our kayaks out on the FREE public launch that can fit probably 3-4 boat trailers across we had a random guy come up to us and say "I don't want to be that guy, but" you shouldn't use the boat launch for kayaks. Now if there would have been boats lined up waiting to get out we would have found a place along the shore to get out and carried our kayaks, but there was literally one boat getting out with tons of space in between us. I asked the guy if he had to pay for the boat launch, knowing that it was free to the public, and he said "That's the great part about this place, the boat launch is free to everyone." My point went right over his head and I just let it go. Other than the difficult people we encountered the bathrooms are extremely out dated. We will not be going back to Shenango campground.
@MarkM2223984 · Camped on Aug 15, 2025 at Campsite #305
When we arrived no one was at the gate so we went to our campsite and setup our camper. We drove to a hiking trail and when we came back the gate was staffed by a campground host. This particular host did not welcome us or offer any help so I just said we were going back to our campsite. He asked accusingly where our car pass was as if we had committed a felony. I told him when we arrived there was no staff at the gate and we didn't know we needed anything. He went into the office and retrieved our site pass and parking pass and told us to make sure the parking pass was facing the correct way because he "hates" when people put them the other way. We went back to our site and then went kayaking. Had a great time paddling across the lake. When we were pulling our kayaks out on the FREE public launch that can fit probably 3-4 boat trailers across we had a random guy come up to us and say "I don't want to be that guy, but" you shouldn't use the boat launch for kayaks. Now if there would have been boats lined up waiting to get out we would have found a place along the shore to get out and carried our kayaks, but there was literally one boat getting out with tons of space in between us. I asked the guy if he had to pay for the boat launch, knowing that it was free to the public, and he said "That's the great part about this place, the boat launch is free to everyone." My point went right over his head and I just let it go. Other than the difficult people we encountered the bathrooms are extremely out dated. We will not be going back to Shenango campground.
@CrystalF196725 · Camped on Aug 14, 2025 at Campsite #102
It was great but the skunks stole our bacon!
@ReneE838D8F701 · Camped on Aug 14, 2025 at Campsite #16
very nice camp area and bathroom very clean
@DaveD9972442 · Camped on Aug 14, 2025 at Campsite #39
Site #39 - great lake view and we actually had perfect weather.It would be great if you could eliminate the skunk problem.
@SusanT9565595 · Camped on Aug 11, 2025 at Campsite #25
Nice campground with electric only sites in some of the loops. The showers are dated. I'm sure they're clean, but they don't look it. A trip to Handel's ice cream was a highlight.
@MichaelC616917 · Camped on Aug 10, 2025 at Campsite #133
Great campgrounds
@AprilW6F185C8F · Camped on Aug 8, 2025 at Campsite #268
Relaxing and peaceful in the day. Watch out as soon as it gets dark. Skunks invaded. Every single night. No food out but they swarmed our site. We had kids so it was very hard to enjoy a fire when the skunks came and we had no choice but to go inside the tents.
@SusanV9DD19D31 · Camped on Aug 4, 2025 at Campsite #45
We have camped at Shenango for forty years and love the campground. There us a major skunk problem there now. It is hard to even sit at your campfire because they invade your site. Unable to cook anything after dark and you really have to be careful with your pets. That us the only issue we had.
@JordynS25164DD · Camped on Aug 1, 2025 at Campsite #188
Shenango lake has been my go to since I was a child.
@VickiM8674057 · Camped on Aug 1, 2025 at Campsite #250
Nice place. Wish they had more electric sites. And a small convenience store.
@DEBBIEY7FDB2FD · Camped on Jul 31, 2025 at Campsite #30
The campsite was nice and shady. It was not too far from a restroom. There was enough room to put up 2 tents. It was nice and roomy, not feeling crowded. We just could not enjoy a fire at night because of the skunks. Was not able to make moon pies. The kids were disappointed. There was one skunk that was mean. It came after me and chased me into my tent and then scratched at my tent. But other than that, I had wonderful time.
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