Shadow Bay Campground sits at the southeastern side of Waldo Lake in the Willamette National Forest. Visitors to Shadow Bay find great boating in the lake. The only motorized boats permitted in the lake are electric motors. Kayaks, canoes, sailboats, and paddleboards are welcome. Numerous hiking trails in the area lead around the lake and into nearby wilderness areas.
Shadow Bay Campground has 92 campsites for RVs, trailers, and tents. Less busy than its neighbor North Waldo Campground, Shadow Bay Campground is a quieter place to camp. Mosquitoes can be a problem from June through mid-August. A small number of campsites may be reserved. Many sites are offered first-come, first-served. Three sections of the campground can be reserved as Group Campsites.
| Shadow Bay Campground Basics | |
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| Shadow Bay Campground Location: | Shadow Bay Campground is 32 miles east of Oakridge by way of Highway 58, Waldo Lake Road, and finally Forest Road 5896. |
| Elevation: | 5,400 feet |
| Nearby Gateway Cities: | Eugene - 73 miles
Cottage Grove - 82 miles Crescent - 35 miles |
| Number of Sites: | 92 (includes group sites) |
| Open - Closed: | Open late June through late September |
| Max. People per site: | Standard campsite - 6 |
| Vehicles per site: | Standard campsite - 2 ($8 fee for 2nd vehicle) |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended |
| Operated by | American Land and Leisure for Willamette National Forest |
| Middle Fork Ranger District: | (541) 782-2283 |
| Shadow Bay Campground Reservations | |
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| Shadow Bay Campground Reservations | Reservations are available for some of the campsites up to 6 months in advance. Some campsites are available first-come, first-served. |
| Maximum vehicle length: | 40 feet |
| Wheelchair accessible sites: | None designated, but there are accessible trails in the campground. |
| Fees: | Single campsites - $27 per night
Double campsite - $50 |
| Campground Reservations: | Shadow Bay Campground Reservations |
| Campground Map: | Shadow Bay Campground Map |
| Check-in, check-out: | check-in - 2:00 PM check-out - 1:00 PM |
| Shadow Bay Campground Amenities | |
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| Campsites: | Picnic table, campfire ring, no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Vault and composting toilets, potable water |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump station: | Gray water disposal |
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Three areas within Shadow Bay Campground can be reserved as group sites.
Group Site B is composed of campsites #25-43. It can accommodate up to 120 people and 19 vehicles.
Group Site C is composed of campsites #44-60. It can accommodate up to 120 people and 17 vehicles.
Group Site E is composed of campsites #71-75. It can accommodate up to 30 people and 5 vehicles.
Fees: Sites B or C $424 per night, site E is $121 per night
Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. Check carefully on the website when you make your reservation to be sure your vehicle will fit your campsite.
In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, firewood from outside the area is not permitted.
Designated Accessible sites are reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate
Shadow Bay Campground (2018)
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