Campground · WV
LAKE SHERWOOD
WV · Monongahela National Forest
LAKE SHERWOOD is generally plan ahead to book. Across the 5 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in May (7/10) and eases to its lowest in September (4/10). The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.
Booking difficulty by month
Midweek tip: in the busiest month (May), arrivals are lightest on Sunday — shift your dates to improve your odds.
When reservations open
Booking window
Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.
For example, sites for April 15, 2027 become bookable on October 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.
Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.
Sites & amenities
- 2 electric sites
- 13 tent-only sites
- 106 RV sites
- 16 accessible sites
- Max RV length 55 ft
Activities: SWIMMING SITE, DAY USE AREA, WILDLIFE VIEWING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING
How much does it cost to camp at Lake Sherwood Campground?
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.
Fee details as listed on Recreation.gov. Rates and passes change by season, so confirm the current price on Recreation.gov before you book.