Shadow Bay Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 12:00 p.m.; Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Aspen Point Dump Station · 90.7 mi
- Coordinates
- 43.6931, -122.0417
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
This 92-site campground has a quiet and family-friendly atmosphere. It is situated in a lower and wetter landscape than North Waldo and Islet Campground and supports thicker and more diverse groundcover with a peak season June to mid-August. Visitors can expect multiple recreation opportunities that can appeal to hikers, equestrians, mountain bikers, and kayakers.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Shadow Bay Campground free?
No. Shadow Bay Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Shadow Bay Campground?
From Oakridge: At the intersection of Crestview Street and Oregon State Highway 58 (the only traffic light on State Highway 58 in Oakridge), travel east on Highway 58 for 23.3 miles. Turn left on the Waldo Lake Road/Forest Road 5897 and travel 6.7 miles to Forest Road 5896. Turn left onto Forest Road 5896, travel 1.7 miles and the destination will be on your right.
What are the rules at Shadow Bay Campground?
Single campsite capacity: 6 persons, 2 vehicles, and 2 tents*Multiple campsite capacity: 8 persons, 3 vehicles, and 3 tents*See special regulations for Waldo Lake AreaCamping is not allowed more than 14 days in a 60 day period.
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SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
