Shady Cove Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Open 24 hours/day
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 44.8449, -122.3005
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Shady Cove Campground, located within the Opal Creek Scenic Recreation Area, offers visitors a primitive camping experience along the Little North Fork of the Santiam River. Numerous trails within a short distance of the campground offer scenic mountain vistas, waterfalls, and hikes through majestic old-growth forests. Three Pools Day Use Site is also nearby The campground is open year-round but access is dependent on road conditions and weather. In the winter the road can become impassable, as it is not maintained for snow and ice. Travel is at your own risk. Early season (April and May) may provide a wet experience, but late season (September and October) is usually a great time for camping.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Shady Cove Campground free?
No. Shady Cove Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Shady Cove Campground?
From Salem, Oregon, travel east on State Highway 22 to Mehama. At milepost 23, turn left (north) onto Little North Fork Road and proceed for 15.3 miles to the Forest Boundary. Continue on gravel, FS Road 2209 for 1.3 miles to the intersection of FS Road 2207. Turn right and continue another 1.9 miles to Shady Cove Campground on the right.
What are the rules at Shady Cove Campground?
Camping is not allowed more than 14 days in a 60 day period.Check-in time: 2:00 pm or later. Check-out time: 1:00 pm; Use of chainsaws in the campground is prohibitedDogs MUST be on leash at all times within the campgroundATVs use is only allowed to enter
Nearby
- Shady Cove0.0 mi
- ELKHORN VALLEY RECREATION SITE8.3 mi
- Elk Lake Campground8.6 mi
- Elk Lake (OR)8.6 mi
- Humbug Campground10.3 mi
- GOLD BUTTE LOOKOUT11.0 mi
- Piety Island Campground11.0 mi
- Southshore Campground11.4 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
