East Lynn Lake Lake Sherwood
Located among rolling hills and
hardwood trees, East Lynn Lake in
Wayne County offers 44 miles of
shoreline where anglers have recorded
29 different species of fish since the lake
was created in 1938. Popular nearby
hiking trails include the 1.5-mile East
Fork Trail, which begins at the
campground, as well as Damsite Trail,
Overlook Trail and Lakeside Trail. The
campground offers 166 sites with hook-
ups, and a boat ramp, amphitheater,
playground and basketball and
volleyball courts are available on-site.
Several 100-seat shelters are available
for picnics and other large gatherings. At 156 acres, Lake Sherwood is
the largest lake in the Monongahela
National Forest, which attracts 1.3
million visitors each year. Located
near White Sulphur Springs, the
lake is a popular spot for fishing for
bass, catfish and panfish as well as
boating, swimming and picnicking.
With the 2,600-foot elevation, hikers
have several options to explore
nearby, including the Lake Sherwood
Trail, Upper Meadow Trail, Meadow
Mountain Trail and Meadow Creek
Trail. Standard, tent-