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Established Camping

Shadow Bay

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Per the Willamette Forest Order, effective 7/31/24: fire restrictions are in effect that prohibit the building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire or stove fire, including a charcoal, wood, or coal fire. Howeverpressurized liquid or gas stoves, lanterns, and heaters that can be switched on and off are allowed. Please review the Forest Order for additional restrictions and exemptions.

Shadow Bay is located near Oakridge in the Willamette National Forest. The area features forested terrain with access to Odell Lake, offering opportunities for water activities. Temperatures range from 30°F in winter to 80°F in summer, and nearby attractions include the Salt Creek Falls and Willamette Pass Resort.

Description

USDA Forest Service

Willamette National Forest

Overview

Shadow Bay Campground rests on the shores of Waldo Lake in a forest of towering conifers. This large recreation area provides plenty of things to see and do like sailing, canoeing, fishing and swimming.

Recreation

Waldo Lake is circled by the Jim Weaver Loop, a 22-mile hiking and biking trail. The Shoreline Trail lines the lakeside of the campground and takes hikers and bikers to a network of other trails. From there, hikers can continue into the Waldo Lake Wilderness, but mountain bikers are not allowed in Wilderness. The lake offers boating and swimming. A boat ramp is located on-site.

Natural Features

Shadow Bay Campground is located on a large bay at the south end of Waldo Lake. It is considerably wetter than either North Waldo or Islet Campground, supporting a more diverse and prolific ground cover, and also more mosquitos. Situated high on the western slopes of the Oregon Cascades at 5,400 feet in elevation, Waldo Lake is one of the purest lakes in Oregon (9.8 square miles with a maximum depth of 427 feet). It has no permanent inlet to bring nutrients into the lake for plant growth. The lack of plant life contributes to its purity, allowing you to see to depths of 120 feet on a calm day.

Nearby Attractions

Explore Waldo Lake and surrounding hiking trails for views of the snow-capped North, Middle and South Sisters, three of the seven major peaks in Willamette National Forest.

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Location

Shadow Bay is located in Oregon

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Directions

From Oakridge, Oregon: 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.

Address

P.O. Box 8516
Oakridge, OR 97463

Coordinates

43.6930556 N
122.0416667 W

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  • Tent Sites
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Features

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Reviewed Oct. 3, 2021

Beautiful lake, nice campground

This is a beautiful campground with nice sites. Well maintained. The composting toilets need a revamp to pit toilets. The toilet facilities are clean and disinfected. The lake is AMAZING!

Reviewed Jul. 17, 2019

Can’t wait to go again!

The campground is beautiful. Our site was next to a trail that lead 150 feet down to the lake where there was a bench on a rock outcropping which was a great place to enjoy my morning coffee and watch the sunrise! We’ll definitely be going back again very soon!!

  • Review photo of Shadow Bay by Shawn L., July 17, 2019
  • Review photo of Shadow Bay by Shawn L., July 17, 2019
  • Review photo of Shadow Bay by Shawn L., July 17, 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to camp at Shadow Bay?

    Camping at Shadow Bay can cost between $27.00 and $80.37 depending on the site.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Shadow Bay?

    Shadow Bay allows vehicles up to 40 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Shadow Bay?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Shadow Bay, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Shadow Bay?

    Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Shadow Bay. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Shadow Bay, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

  • Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Shadow Bay?

    There are 23 campsites at Shadow Bay and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts