Shawnee State Park

Shawnee State Park is a 3,749-acre park in Bedford County, about 7 miles west of Bedford.

Popular activities here are snorkeling and diving, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, golf, and disc golf. Its trail network totals roughly 16 miles, according to the park. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach, a boat ramp, a fishing pier, and boat or kayak rentals. For overnight stays there are 204 campsites across 2 camping areas (RV sites with full hookups, tent sites, and group camping). If you'd rather not camp, the park offers cabins and yurts.

Camping Cottages ♿ Three camping cottages in the campground open in mid-April and close in late December. Each cottage sleeps five people and has: • Wooden walls and floors • Windows • Electric lights and outlets • Electric heat • Bunkbeds (single/single and single/double) • Porch • Picnic table and fire ring • Nearby shower house Camping cottages have a two-night minimum stay. They have a 14-night maximum stay in the summer peak season and a 21-night maximum stay in the non-peak season. Shawnee Lodge ♿ This two-story house is on an island (accessible by vehicle) in Lake Shawnee. Available for rent year-round, it sleeps eight people in four bedrooms with two double beds and four single beds. The lodge has air conditioning, heat, and a modern kitchen. A fire ring and picnic table are in the yard. Amenities: • One full bathroom • Living room with sofa and chairs • Table and chairs in kitchen • Electric stove and oven • Refrigerator • Microwave • Coffee maker • Dishes, cookware, and utensils • Table and chairs downstairs • Covered porch with table and chairs Renters should bring their own linens and towels. Shawnee Lodge has a two-night minimum and a 14-night maximum stay in the non-peak season. In the summer peak season, only weekly rentals (Friday to Friday) are available. The summer peak season rental period is the second Friday in June to the day before the third Friday in August. Alcoholic beverages are permitted in this overnight facility and associated curtilage only. Alcohol possession and consumption is restricted to the holder of the reservation permit and invited guests age 21 and older. Responsible and legal alcohol consumption is required, and violations are grounds for removal from the state park without refund. Note that alcohol possession and consumption in all other overnight facilities and all other areas of state parks is prohibited.

The sand and turf beach has modern bathhouses with flush toilets and showers. Vending machines are available. The beach is open from late-May to mid-September, 8:00 A.M. until sunset. Swim at your own risk. Please read and follow posted rules. Smoke-Free Beach Smoking is prohibited on the beach and in the swimming area. For visitors who smoke and still want to use this beach, designated areas adjacent to the beach are provided. The restriction includes: • Cigarettes • Pipes • Cigars • E-cigarettes • Other handheld, lighted smoking devices

Shawnee State Park offers a range of accessibility accommodations to ensure all visitors can enjoy its natural beauty and recreational opportunities. Loop B - Site 314 Site 314 in Loop B provides full hook-up service with 50 amps, featuring a paved, back-in driveway and a maximum vehicle length of 45 feet. Domestic pets are allowed. Loop D - Site 187 Site 187 in Loop D offers modern 30-amp electric service with a paved, back-in driveway and a maximum vehicle length of 30 feet. Loop F - Site 242 Site 242 in Loop F offers modern 50-amp electric service with a paved, back-in driveway and a maximum vehicle length of 40 feet. Camping Cottage 1 Camping Cottage 1 can accommodate up to 5 people. Visitors are reminded to bring their own linens, dishes, pots, and pans. Unique House - Shawnee Lodge Shawnee Lodge can accommodate up to 8 people. This Unique House is open year-round. Visitors are reminded to bring their own linens, dishes, pots, and pans. Pavilion 3 Pavilion 3 can accommodate up to 96 people with 12 picnic tables. Domestic pets are allowed. Water Access The launch at the main boat launch is accessible. There is ADA trailer parking available. Fishing Access An accessible fishing pier is located at the Diehl boat launch. There is parking immediately next to to the cement sidewalk to access the pier. Hunting This park offers accessible hunting options. Visitors holding a DCNR Mobility Device Permit can contact the park office for more information about accessible hunting locations within the park. DCNR permits visitors with a DCNR Mobility Device Permit to use powered mobility devices on designated state park and forest lands, including administrative roads and trails not normally open to standard motorized vehicles. Visitors interested in a DCNR Mobility Device Permit can fill out an application and submit it at any state park or forest office. Swimming and Beaches An ADA accessible sand beach is open from late-May to mid-September, 8:00 A.M. to sunset. There is a cement ramp with railing for water entry. Swim at your own risk. Please read and follow posted rules. Enjoy the ADA fishing pier to watch for wildlife. Theaters and Amphitheaters An accessible amphitheater is located in the campground. There is ADA parking and a paved walkway to access.