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Shadow Bay Campground (Waldo Lake)
This 92-site campground is less busy than its neighboring campground, North Waldo, resulting in a quieter atmosphere. It is situated in a lower and wetter landscape than North Waldo and Islet Campground and supports thicker and more diverse groundcover and generally more mosquitoes earlier in the season, so come prepared June to mid-August. Garbage containers and gray water disposal areas are available at the campground.
There are three areas of the campground that can be reserved as group sites.
- Group Site B can accommodate 120 people and 19 vehicles.
- Group Site C can accommodate 120 people and 17 vehicles.
- Group Site E can accommodate 30 people and 5 vehicles.
Hikers, equestrians, and mountain bikers can traverse the Shoreline Trail to the historic South Waldo Shelter and then continue on the Jim Weaver Loop #3590. Winding around to the west side of the lake, the public can catch glimpses of the lake through the high-elevation forest, or capture broad views of the High Cascades mountains from open viewpoints.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Opening in spring 2024. |
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| Reservations: | Reserve online at www.recreation.gov or phone 1.877.444.6777. Over half the campsites are available for advance reservation via recreation.gov. The remainder are first come first serve. |
| Area Amenities: | Toilets, Drinking water |
| Fees: |
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| Open Season: | June - July |
| Usage: | Heavy |
| Best Season: | August, September |
| Busiest Season: | August |
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| Closest Towns: |
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| Water: | Faucets |
| Restroom: | Composting toilet |
| Passes: | Interagency Senior and Access Passes (and the Golden Age and Access Passes) may receive a 50% discount on the use fee for individual campsites. This discount does not apply to extra vehicle fee or multiple campsites. |
| Operated By: | American Land & Leisure |
| Information Center: | Middle Fork Ranger District 46375 Highway 58 Westfir, OR 97492 541-782-2283 |
General Information
Directions:31.8 miles east of Oakridge, Oregon
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.
General Notes:
- Garbage containers, fire rings, interpretive sign
Close to:
- South Waldo Trail Area
- Waldo Lake Wilderness
- Gold Lake Campground
- Gold Lake Day Use Area
- Islet Campground
- Islet Day Use Area
Read about camping rules, regulations and camping tips on our Camping Rules & Things to Know page.
Activities
Campground Camping
Recreation areas with activity Campground Camping:- Tent, auto, trailer sites (maximum trailer length 32 feet)
- Grey water station
| No. of Sites | 92, 57 reservable |
| No. of Accessible sites | All restrooms in the campground are accessible. |
Lake and Pond Fishing
Recreation areas with activity Lake and Pond Fishing:Boating - Non-Motorized
Recreation areas with activity Boating - Non-Motorized:Motorized boats are allowed on Waldo Lake when propelled by an electric motor and traveling less than 10 mph.
Swimming
Recreation areas with activity Swimming:Amenities
| Toilets: | Composting toilet |
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| Drinking water: |
Related Information
Highlights
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