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Shadow Bay
Total sites: 21
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Booking Window: 6 months
Available Today: 7 FF*
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Booking Window: 6 months
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Willamette National Forest › Middle Fork Ranger District › Oregon
› Lane County
› Oakridge
› Shadow Bay Campground
Shadow Bay Campground, OR - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Shadow Bay Campground in Lane County is located 1 hr 40 min southwest of Bend, OR with an elevation of 5,447 feet. There are a total of 21 campsites. The campground is normally open from the end of June to the end of October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 18 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Fees range from $27.00 to $424.00. Some amenities include boat ramp. Activities include boating, fishing, floating sports.
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Campsite Reviews (51)
3.5 out of 5
| 5 star | 25% | |
| 4 star | 25% | |
| 3 star | 29% | |
| 2 star | 8% | |
| 1 star | 12% |
@ShirleyF260089 · Camped on Jul 13, 2025 at Campsite #81
The setting was beautiful and the water at Waldo Lake was clean.There was no drinking water available throughout the entire campground, not good for people who had not brought enough water with them for their stay. No signs were posted about this problem.The camp hosts cleaned the outhouse regularly, but the toilets badly needed to be pumped out. The ammonia smell inside the outhouse was so strong that it burned your eyes and nose.
@BennyAA1466D3A · Camped on Jul 12, 2025 at Campsite #89
When we arrived with our reserved reservations at Shadow Bay campground, we found someone setup with tents in our campsite. This was well after the checkout time. We contacted the camp manager, and he was very nice by giving us a better campsite near to the lake. He said he would charge the people in our reserved site for the extra day. We didn't see the people at our site, as we were told by their neighbors they were out with their boat on the lake. Too bad this seems to be happening more often at the national forest campgrounds. Reviews claim this is a real problem at Oregon central coastal campgrounds near where we live. More camping gear being taken too, such as a new kayak at Coldwater Creek campground we were at a few weeks before.
@LillianS301781 · Camped on Jul 11, 2025 at Campsite #84
The water was beautiful on the lake. Not too crowded or anything either and nice little spots with beach access from our campsite. But the mosquitoes at the beginning of July were so bad that I couldnt really stand to sit by the fire or to eat outside. Stayed in my camper except for when I went onto the lake. Bathrooms were also really unclean and smelled terrible.
@TrishaL5216245 · Camped on Jul 11, 2025 at Campsite #78
If your sensitive to bug bites wait til the 'off season' for mosquitos We actually had to leave early due to my 12 year old getting bit so bad the first night they couldn't move with out wanting to cry the next day. The water is amazing. Again if you can get 50 yards away from the shore. And that's really using every spray and thing that was DEET free. And having a double layer shelter setup for bug protection. Sorry as you can tell a little traumatized sites are big. At the moment NO WATER which was okay because we weren't there long. It was pipe damage so they were waiting on repairs. The shadow bay area is just a dry swamp so some sites are next to mosquito beds and never get sunrays. The land is amazing. I will have to come up when the bugs aren't as bad and get the 2 extra stars. The small islands that you can paddle to are GREAT safe zone aways from the bugs and to spend the day at.
@RachelC2171796 · Camped on Jul 10, 2025 at Campsite #83
Campground was great. We were in 83. Large site. Great access to the lake. Very nice hosts! However, we were there in July, mosquitoes were horrible! Go prepared! I would recommend a pop up screen room!
@PatriciaM16546 · Camped on Jul 8, 2025 at Campsite #76
Waldo Lake is a truly special lake and worth a visit; extract more beauty with a canoe or kayak. The blooming beargrass was spectacular! Do be ready for mosquitoes, however. Take your own water - the water system was vandalized over the winter and is non-functional. I didnt see mention of that on the Recreation.gov website, nor was it mentioned at my stop at the Oakridge Ranger Station, even when I verified there were no shower facilities at Shadow Bay. Why not??I had a great visit, however, and the hosts were quite accommodating. Thank you.
@AimeeW4B545468 · Camped on Jul 7, 2025 at Campsite #82
There is no potable water and thats a big deal. Sure theres mosquitoes. Lots of them but you gamble in nature. And ours was a blood donation. But the fact that none of the water is working and available was very disappointing. Ive camped here before and checked the site before I left. No mention of lack of water. It says potable water available. I spent a lot of time checking all the water areas before meeting a host who told me the water is t working. Its a long drive to Crescent or Oakridge to get water. I brought two gallons and boiled water for meals from the lake and still needed to get drinking water. Be aware and take lots of water.
@SandraZ6205662 · Camped on Jun 26, 2025 at Campsite #89
The campground was great, the host/manager was kind and helpful. The only issue was no water...Thank goodness we had a purifier!
@KristenS426435 · Camped on Aug 8, 2024 at Campsite #85
A fantastic campground. Nice, spacious sites. Very quiet. Plenty of beach spots to relax and swim from. Nice hiking trails around the lake. We love this spot so much and come back every year!
@LornaFDE329A4E · Camped on Aug 3, 2024 at Campsite #83
Be prepared for mosquitoes
@MichaelJ550489 · Camped on Jul 12, 2024 at Campsite #77
The camp hosts were very helpful, nice, and kept the campsite clean. Our only issue was the circular stone area to rinse dishes was clogged and very dirty with stagnant water. The camp hosts explained they were waiting on a company to have those areas cleaned.
@Nathaniel79287 · Camped on Jul 8, 2024 at Campsite #79
The mosquitoes at this campsite were the most vicious and numerous that I have ever seen at any campground.The campground was very nice and well maintained.Waldo lake was beautiful and clear!The campground hosts were very helpful and nice.
@KevinW7927630 · Camped on Sep 13, 2023 at Campsite #82
Beautiful setting and great camp hosts this year. Just a few mosquitoes in the early evening and shady areas but not bad at all, much better than early or mid summer. Composting toilets....a mixed bag. Strong ammonia smell and flies in F loop, much better in other loops. But hosts kept them spotless and sanitized. Dishwater disposal receptacles in all sites plugged with tree needles and grease, I don't think they've been cleaned out in years. Lots of water hydrants inoperative, perhaps due to late season? These issues didn't detract from our experience, camping in a 22' travel trailer.
@BrynnKD37BEC77 · Camped on Aug 16, 2023 at Campsite #79
Beautiful lake, wonderful beaches, peaceful evening, we love Waldo. However, the grounds here could use some attention/care. Descriptors for camp sites are not accurate, they only fit one tent.
@ChristiR571200 · Camped on Aug 15, 2023 at Campsite #86
We had a wonderful few days at Shadow Bay campground. It's a beautiful campground with the sites well spread out. My only complaint (besides a few mosquitoes) is that the bathrooms had such a strong ammonia smell and were so full of flies that they were almost unusable.
@SuzanneS213714 · Camped on Aug 7, 2023 at Campsite #82
Had a wonderful time out on the water, but not so good in the campground. Dogs barking constantly, big trees cut down all over our campsite. The hosts were great though !
@JasonS8132232 · Camped on Aug 6, 2023 at Campsite #86
Waldo Lake is beautiful, and Shadow Bay is great for camping and family fun. The camp hosts in 2023 were very friendly and kept things exceptionally clean. Thank you.
@ClaireA2347578 · Camped on Jul 29, 2023 at Campsite #83
Gorgeous sites, clean bathrooms, super helpful and friendly camp host. Every site is close to the water, just a few minutes walk at most. We could see the lake from our site and it was about 40 feet from the crescent beach. The scenery and the lake are world class. Hiking, paddling, relaxing. Waldo is an incredible place and this campground is hard to beat.
@BayleeH234B63B · Camped on Jul 25, 2023 at Campsite #81
Absolutely beautiful lake and campsite! The bathrooms smell horrible and there are enough mosquitoes to drive you crazy! Bring bug spray, tiki torches and lots of citronella candles.
@PamelaR3069613 · Camped on Jul 21, 2023 at Campsite #85
The camp hosts were super friendly and kept everything clean and wonderful!
@JudyP770835655 · Camped on Jul 18, 2023 at Campsite #80
Waldo Lake is our favorite place to camp and kayak. However, the bathrooms remain in dire need of maintenance. They were very clean but the stench is unbearable. The camp hosts were wonderful. Very friendly and helpful.
@EricaC2835606 · Camped on Aug 4, 2022 at Campsite #GP_E
Waldo is a beautiful area, we’ve been going for years. Be advised this year and last there has been no potable water at Shadow Bay. You can drive 10 mins to Islet and get water there if needed.
@beckyz7463361 · Camped on Aug 3, 2022 at Campsite #90
Our campsite was great. I did not realize upon booking that it was a double site. The site was nicely tucked away by the lake. It was perfectly clean and more than we could ask for. I would maybe remove one of the cement blocks that is used for parking because when we got in at night we drove over it and got the car stuck on it. Other than that, remember to bring bug spray kids! Gorgeous camp area with a gorgeous lake.
@Allouette10827 · Camped on Aug 2, 2022 at Campsite #GP_E
Park hosts were amazing. We left a necklace there, they went out of their way to contact us and send it back! Park was clean. We love waldo and this is our new favorite place to stay!
@KristenF136755 · Camped on Jul 29, 2022 at Campsite #85
The mosquitoes were horrible!! I can’t necessarily blame the campsite for it, however it would’ve been nice to have a warning that they were so many swamps next to the campsites.
Also, there was no potable water. We were not informed about this. In fact, the website that I checked several times, said there was potable water there.
The signage within the campsite was not very easy to navigate. I got lost on a few loops. A handout map would’ve been great, because of course, I did not have Internet connectivity to look it up.
The lake was beautiful and everything it promised. The camp hosts were super nice and genuine. However, they could’ve used a bit of help since it was so busy. Maybe more campsite hosts available? I hope their mosquito bites weren’t as bad as mine.
And, what is with the 1 hour in between check out and check in? That’s not fair to anyone!
Honestly, will never camp there again.
Also, there was no potable water. We were not informed about this. In fact, the website that I checked several times, said there was potable water there.
The signage within the campsite was not very easy to navigate. I got lost on a few loops. A handout map would’ve been great, because of course, I did not have Internet connectivity to look it up.
The lake was beautiful and everything it promised. The camp hosts were super nice and genuine. However, they could’ve used a bit of help since it was so busy. Maybe more campsite hosts available? I hope their mosquito bites weren’t as bad as mine.
And, what is with the 1 hour in between check out and check in? That’s not fair to anyone!
Honestly, will never camp there again.
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