Shadow Bay

Willamette National Forest

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.

This 92 site campground is less busy than its neighboring campground, North Waldo, resulting in a quieter atmosphere. Nineteen sites are reservable. Garbage containers and gray water disposal areas are available at the campground.

Need to Know

• No electric hookups at this facility
• Limit one vehicle per campsite; a fee will be charged for additional vehicles
• This facility has first-come, first-served sites
• Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.

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.

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.

Contact Information

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P.O. Box 8516 Oakridge OR 97463

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 801-226-3564

Rental Options

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Driving 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.

Available Campsites

• Site 076, Loop LOOF, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 083, Loop LOOF, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 065, Loop LOOD, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 022, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 004, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site GP_C, Loop LOOC, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
• Site 006, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 089, Loop LOOF, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 063, Loop LOOD, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 084, Loop LOOF, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 066, Loop LOOD, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 020, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 067, Loop LOOD, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 008, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 062, Loop LOOD, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 017, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 068, Loop LOOD, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 014, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 024, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 087, Loop LOOF, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 005, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 086, Loop LOOF, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 001-24, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 023, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 061, Loop LOOD, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 021, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 012, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site GP_E, Loop LOOE, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
• Site 078, Loop LOOF, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 002, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 070, Loop LOOD, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 091, Loop LOOF, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 077, Loop LOOF, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 088, Loop LOOF, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 015, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 080, Loop LOOF, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 085, Loop LOOF, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 064, Loop LOOD, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 069, Loop LOOD, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 018, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 019, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 081, Loop LOOF, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 007, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site GP_B, Loop LOOB, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
• Site 013, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 061-70, Loop LOOD, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 009, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 082, Loop LOOF, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 079, Loop LOOF, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 010, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 011, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 016, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 003, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 090, Loop LOOF, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 001, Loop LOOA, Type Standard Nonelectric