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See the Shenango River Lake website for additional information. Primary recreational opportunities are listed below.
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Directions & Lake History/Factoid
Directions: Take the Sharon/Hermitage exit 4b from Interstate 80 and go North on SR 18 for
approximately 7 miles. Take the Birchwood Drive exit and head South on SR18 for about 1/4
mile. Turn right onto West Lake Drive and the Shenango Recreation Area is 1/4 mile on the
left.
Factoid: Situated within the suburban Shenango Valley, Shenango River Lake provides an attractive
setting for your enjoyment. Visitors choose to spend their day picnicking, camping, or
enjoying natures beauty. History buffs will enjoy exploring the remnants of the Erie
Extension Canal, sections of which are located on project property. The Erie Extension
Canal played a key role in the economic development of Northwestern Pennsylvania. The
well-preserved remains of Lock Number 10 are found in Sharpsville, approximately one-half
mile down stream of the Shenango Dam. Other historic features include the Kidds Mill
Covered Bridge.
Age & Disability Discount Passes
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Recreation Services Status
Please see the list below for USACE managed areas. Other parks run by state or private marinas are not included in the list below. Please contact the state or private marina for additional information.
Open
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Status Unknown
22 Recreation areas at Shenango River Lake
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Big Bend Access Area
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Chestnut Run Swim Beach
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Clark Recreation Area
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Golden Run Wildlife Area
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Hartford Road Access
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Kidd's Mill Bridge
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Mahaney Outflow Recreation Area
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Mahaney Recreation Area
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New Hamburg Access Area
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North Star Marina
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Old Boy Scout Camp
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Old Carlisle Road Access Area
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Orangeville Community Park
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Parkers Landing
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Route 18 Access Area
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Rt 846 Access Area
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Rt 87 Access
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Shenango Recreation Area
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Shenango Trail Access Area
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Trout Island Access Area
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Corps Managed
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Managed by Others in Italics |
$ Corps Fees Collected
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| Camping |
| E | Electric Campsites |
| N | Non-electric Campsites |
| P | Primitive Campsites |
| G | Group Camping |
| D | Dump Station |
| Fishing |
| C | Fish Cleaning Stations |
| D | Fishing Docks |
| P | Fishing Piers |
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| Picnic |
| A | Picnic Area |
| G | Group Picnic |
| GS | Group Picnic Shelter |
| Swimming |
| BE | Beach |
| P | Swimming Pool |
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| Trails |
| B | Bike Trails |
| Q | Equestrian Trails |
| H | Hiking Trails |
| I | Hiking Trails - Interpretive |
| R | Off Road Vehicle Trails |
| F | Fitness Trails |
| W | Water Trails |
| S | Snow Mobile Trails |
| CC | Cross Country Skiing Trails |
| M | Multipurpose Trails |
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