Shadow Bay Campground (Waldo Lake)

Area Status: Closed

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:	Closed for the 2024 season and will reopen in summer of 2025
Reservations:	Reserve online at www.recreation.gov or phone 1.877.444.6777. There are 19 reservable sites, including 3 group sites; the remaining 35 sites are first come first serve.
Area Amenities:	Toilets: Composting toilet Drinking water
Fees:	Single Campsites - $29 per night Multiple Campsites - $58 per night Group Sites Site B and C - $465 per night Site E - $130 per night Extra Vehicles - $10 per vehicle, per night Day Use - $10 per vehicle, per day Campsite must be occupied every night paid and fees must be paid within 30 minutes of arrival. Campsite must be occupied every night paid, and fees must be paid within 30 minutes of arrival. Download the Recreation.gov mobile app prior to your trip so you can pay the overnight fee onsite with Scan and Pay.
Open Season:	June - September
Usage:	Heavy
Best Season:	August, September
Busiest Season:	August
Restrictions:	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 Area 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 prohibited Dogs MUST be on leash at all times within the campground *Additional vehicles that cannot fit within the area of the parking spur must park in the boat launch parking area
Closest Towns:	Oakridge, Oregon (31.8 miles) Crescent Junction, Oregon (19 miles)
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:

Campground Map