From its origins as the old Richert farm, it became a Civilian Conservation Camp (CCC) during the depression. It was at this time that the stone buildings on the property were built. The keystone above the door to the restrooms is dated 1934, and is typical of others built by the CCC in PA.
Shenango Valley RV Park has a long and colorful history...
The old log cabin was brought here in the late 1920’s. It is rumored that the cabin came down the river on a barge. The Shenango River, previously known as the Erie Extension Canal, runs along the back of the property.
The camp was sold to the Boy Scouts and became Camp Kiondashawa. We continue to get campers and other visitors who stop and reminisce about their days spent here as scouts and counselors.
The Scouts sold Kiondashawa in the late 1960’s to the Reimold Brothers. Reimolds owned a camper dealership, and were looking for a place for their customers to go, so they slowly converted the grounds to a campground.
The camp has been known under several names: Reimold’s Campground, Forest Friends, and Riverside Campground to name a few.
The Scouts sold Kiondashawa in the late 1960’s to the Reimold Brothers. Reimolds owned a camper dealership, and were looking for a place for their customers to go, so they slowly converted the grounds to a campground.
The camp has been known under several names: Reimold’s Campground, Forest Friends, and Riverside Campground to name a few.
In 2003, we purchased the camp, which by this time had fallen into extreme disrepair. The park was renamed “Shenango Valley RV Park” and virtually closed, save for a few brave souls, as clean-up and rebuilding commenced.
We had previously owned a campground in Streetsboro, OH for 14 years, where we raised our three sons and built a strong business. It was sold in 1996, and after a hiatus of experiencing a more ‘normal’ summer life, we were ready to get back in the game.
It was the beauty of the valley that sold us on this place. From the stone pillars still bearing the Boy Scout insignia that grace the entrance, to the tall pines and beautiful foliage, ravines, and streams, everything about this place called us. The short walk to the river confirmed that this would become home.
We hope you’ll join us sometime in your travels. We’re off the beaten path just enough to really be ‘away’, but close enough to enjoy all that Mercer County has to offer. You’ll feel the tension drain away as you pull through our gates.
Keeping the campfire burning,
Dale & Debbie Wilcox
Owners
We had previously owned a campground in Streetsboro, OH for 14 years, where we raised our three sons and built a strong business. It was sold in 1996, and after a hiatus of experiencing a more ‘normal’ summer life, we were ready to get back in the game.
It was the beauty of the valley that sold us on this place. From the stone pillars still bearing the Boy Scout insignia that grace the entrance, to the tall pines and beautiful foliage, ravines, and streams, everything about this place called us. The short walk to the river confirmed that this would become home.
We hope you’ll join us sometime in your travels. We’re off the beaten path just enough to really be ‘away’, but close enough to enjoy all that Mercer County has to offer. You’ll feel the tension drain away as you pull through our gates.
Keeping the campfire burning,
Dale & Debbie Wilcox
Owners
