Shenango River Lake Vacation and Resort Properties

Shenango River Lake is the result of Shenango Dam on the Shenango River in Mercer County, Pennsylvania and is used for flood control and recreation purposes. Construction of Shenango Dam was completed in 1965. At normal levels it has a surface area of 5.6 square miles. It is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lake property.

 

 

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.

 

Facilities at Shenango River Lake

  • Bayview Orv Area
  • Beaver Pond Road
  • The Big Bend Access Area area has hiking trail.
  • The Chestnut Run Swim Beach area has group picnic site.
  • The Clark Recreation Area area has a boat ramp and group picnic shelter.
  • The Hartford Road Access area has a boat ramp.
  • The Mahaney Outflow Recreation Area area has picnic sites and playground.
  • The Mahaney Recreation Area area has a boat ramp, group picnic shelter and playground.
  • Mercer Recreation Area
  • The Parkers Landing area has a boat ramp.
  • The Rc's Marina area has a boat ramp.
  • Route 18
  • Rt 846 Access Area
  • The Shenango Recreation Area area has electric, non-electric campsites with dump station, boat ramp, group picnic shelter and playground.
  • Ymca Campground

 

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