Lake Sherwood Recreation Area Campground — Jefferson National Forest
Lake Sherwood sits inside Jefferson National Forest at roughly 2,700 feet in the Allegheny Mountain District, about 25 miles northeast of Lewisburg off WV-14. The campground wraps a quiet mountain lake with decent-sized sites, a boat launch, and enough tree cover to feel like wilderness without being buried in it. It’s a real campground — maintained sites, vault toilets, drinking water when the season’s open — not dispersed gravel flats. Fills up on summer weekends with lake anglers and tubers, so mid-week is your window.
Access is straightforward on WV-14 and Forest Road 14 — high-clearance isn’t required but gravel stretches reward a capable rig. Season typically runs May through October; water is shut off outside that window. Cell signal is essentially nonexistent. No hookups, no dump station — just a lake, pines, and the quiet end of the Greenbrier Valley.
Mountain lake basecamp deep in the Allegheny Highlands.
Place Details
| Type | Established Campground |
|---|---|
| Street address | 3269+QC Trainer, WV, USA Get directions → |
| Elevation (ft) | 2700 ft |
| Nearest town | Lewisburg, WV |
| Miles from pavement | 3.5 mi |
| Minimum vehicle | High-clearance 2WD |
| Access road surface | Gravel |
| Cell service | None |
| Cost (USD/night, 0 = free) | $20.00 / night |
| Reservation required | Yes — Reservation site |
| Stay limit (nights) | 14 nights |
| Best season | May-October |
| Land manager | USFS |
| Permit required | No |
| Amenities | Drinking water, Fire ring, Picnic table, Shade, Toilets, Trash service |
| Coordinates | Open directions |
| Find on Google | Search on Google → |