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Shadow Bay

Willamette National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundWillamette National ForestOregon⭐ 3.5 (59)
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Shadow Bay in Oregon takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. Popular campgrounds like this often book out months ahead, but sites reopen whenever a camper cancels. Set a free CampSage cancellation alert and we'll email you the moment one frees up.

About Shadow Bay

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.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

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We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

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3.5★★★★☆59 ratings
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❓ Shadow Bay FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Shadow Bay?

Shadow Bay in Oregon takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How can I get a spot at Shadow Bay when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Shadow Bay often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. Add your email to the alert on this page and CampSage will start watching Shadow Bay and email you free the moment a cancellation opens up.

Is Shadow Bay a good campground?

Shadow Bay holds an average rating of 3.5/5 from 59 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Where is Shadow Bay located?

Shadow Bay is located in Willamette National Forest, Oregon. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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