Shadow Bay Campground
Its 55 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, and camping costs Single Site: $29 per night. Shadow Bay Campground is a National Forest campground near Oakridge, Oregon.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Max RV length
- 40 ft
Shadow Bay Campground sits inside Willamette National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits 0.3 miles outside the boundary of Waldo Lake Wilderness; its permit and camping rules and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Single Site: $29 per night
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 55
- Group sites
- 3
- Max RV length
- 40 ft
- Site driveways
- Back-in
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Potable water
- ✓ Fire rings
On site: Toilets, potable water, and fire rings.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Campsites
55 sites in 6 loops; the longest takes a 40 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.
| Book | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | LOOA | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop LOOA, site 001 |
| 001-24 | LOOA | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop LOOA, site 001-24 |
| 002 | LOOA | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop LOOA, site 002 |
| 003 | LOOA | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop LOOA, site 003 |
| 004 | LOOA | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop LOOA, site 004 |
| 005 | LOOA | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop LOOA, site 005 |
| 006 | LOOA | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop LOOA, site 006 |
| 007 | LOOA | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop LOOA, site 007 |
| 008 | LOOA | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop LOOA, site 008 |
| 009 | LOOA | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop LOOA, site 009 |
| 010 | LOOA | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop LOOA, site 010 |
| 011 | LOOA | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop LOOA, site 011 |
| 012 | LOOA | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop LOOA, site 012 |
| 013 | LOOA | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop LOOA, site 013 |
| 014 | LOOA | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop LOOA, site 014 |
| 015 | LOOA | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop LOOA, site 015 |
| 016 | LOOA | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop LOOA, site 016 |
| 017 | LOOA | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop LOOA, site 017 |
| 018 | LOOA | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop LOOA, site 018 |
| 019 | LOOA | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop LOOA, site 019 |
| 020 | LOOA | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop LOOA, site 020 |
| 021 | LOOA | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop LOOA, site 021 |
| 022 | LOOA | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop LOOA, site 022 |
| 023 | LOOA | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop LOOA, site 023 |
| 024 | LOOA | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop LOOA, site 024 |
| GP_B | LOOB | Group standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop LOOB, site GP_B |
| GP_C | LOOC | Group standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop LOOC, site GP_C |
| 061 | LOOD | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop LOOD, site 061 |
| 061-70 | LOOD | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop LOOD, site 061-70 |
| 062 | LOOD | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop LOOD, site 062 |
| 063 | LOOD | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop LOOD, site 063 |
| 064 | LOOD | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop LOOD, site 064 |
| 065 | LOOD | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop LOOD, site 065 |
| 066 | LOOD | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop LOOD, site 066 |
| 067 | LOOD | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop LOOD, site 067 |
| 068 | LOOD | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop LOOD, site 068 |
| 069 | LOOD | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop LOOD, site 069 |
| 070 | LOOD | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop LOOD, site 070 |
| GP_E | LOOE | Group standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop LOOE, site GP_E |
| 076 | LOOF | Standard nonelectric | 24 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop LOOF, site 076 |
| 077 | LOOF | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop LOOF, site 077 |
| 078 | LOOF | Standard nonelectric | 24 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop LOOF, site 078 |
| 079 | LOOF | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop LOOF, site 079 |
| 080 | LOOF | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop LOOF, site 080 |
| 081 | LOOF | Standard nonelectric | 24 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop LOOF, site 081 |
| 082 | LOOF | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop LOOF, site 082 |
| 083 | LOOF | Standard nonelectric | 28 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop LOOF, site 083 |
| 084 | LOOF | Standard nonelectric | 18 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop LOOF, site 084 |
| 085 | LOOF | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop LOOF, site 085 |
| 086 | LOOF | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop LOOF, site 086 |
| 087 | LOOF | Standard nonelectric | 24 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop LOOF, site 087 |
| 088 | LOOF | Standard nonelectric | 36 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop LOOF, site 088 |
| 089 | LOOF | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop LOOF, site 089 |
| 090 | LOOF | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop LOOF, site 090 |
| 091 | LOOF | Standard nonelectric | 38 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop LOOF, site 091 |
Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-29. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 5,400 ft
43.6931, -122.0417 in Lane. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Shadow Bay Campground?
Sites at Shadow Bay Campground are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234219).
How much does it cost to camp at Shadow Bay Campground?
Camping at Shadow Bay Campground costs Single Site: $29 per night.
How many campsites does Shadow Bay Campground have?
Shadow Bay Campground has 55 campsites, including 3 group sites.
Are there pull-through sites at Shadow Bay Campground?
Recreation.gov lists no pull-through sites at Shadow Bay Campground; 21 sites with a stated driveway are back-in or parallel.
Is there drinking water at Shadow Bay Campground?
Yes, Shadow Bay Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.
Is there cell service at Shadow Bay Campground?
Probably not: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at or within about half a mile of Shadow Bay Campground. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it.
Who manages Shadow Bay Campground?
Shadow Bay Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Shadow Bay Campground
The nearest lake with a fishing page is Odell Lake, whose mapped center point is 8.6 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Odell Lake fishing on fishypedia.com.
Hot springs and waterfalls nearby
Nearest to Shadow Bay Campground, in straight-line miles: McCredie Hot Springs (hot spring, 12 miles), Salt Creek Falls (waterfall, 17 miles), Cougar Hot Springs (hot spring, 29 miles), and Terwilliger Hot Springs (hot spring, 29 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
Reservable Islet Campground 
Reservable Gold Lake Campground 
Reservable North Waldo Campground 
Reservable Princess Creek More campgrounds: camping near Oakridge and campgrounds in Lane.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-28
- recreation.gov (reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, fireRings, sites, campsites), accessed 2026-09-29
- broadbandmap.fcc.gov (cellCoverage), accessed 2026-09-27
Photo credits
- Photo 1: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 2: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 3: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 4: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)