Openings · last 7 days
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Campsite Sniper does not currently hold availability data for Shadow Bay. That is a gap in what Campsite Sniper tracks — it does not mean the facility is full, closed, or unavailable. Recreation.gov may well be showing open dates right now.
The site details and map below come from the public Recreation.gov record and are accurate. For current dates and to book, go to Recreation.gov.
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234219
When Shadow Bay reopens
Shadow Bay's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
5
Openings · last 90 days
154
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dWednesday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected. 42 of 154 openings detected in the last 90 days occurred on a Wednesday (27.3%), with Friday (28) and Tuesday (24) next in line.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 07:00 and 11:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 31 of 154 detected openings (20.1%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Pacific Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 8 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 5–14 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| 091 | 23 | 14.9% |
| 084 | 19 | 12.3% |
| 086 | 12 | 7.8% |
| 088 | 12 | 7.8% |
| 090 | 12 | 7.8% |
Site 091 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 23. One free watch covers every site here.
About Shadow Bay
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.
Facilities
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.
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.
21 monitored sites2 FCFS sitesRVs up to 40 ftNo hookups19 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 120
Getting there
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.
P.O. Box 8516, Oakridge, OR 97463801-226-3564
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02 · Field Photos · roll CS-234219 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-234219 · Shadow Bay · Oakridge OR12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Shadow Bay?
Online reservations for this facility, where offered, are made through Recreation.gov. Campsite Sniper has also detected 154 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper does not currently hold availability data for Shadow Bay, so there is nothing to date here. That is a gap in coverage — it does not mean the facility is full or closed. Check Recreation.gov for current dates.
How often do new openings appear at Shadow Bay?
Campsite Sniper detected 154 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Which day of the week had the most detected openings at Shadow Bay?
Wednesday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected in the last 90 days: 42 of 154 (27.3%). Days reflect when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, not when the change occurred upstream.
Which sites at Shadow Bay fit a 35-foot RV?
5 of the 19 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 40 ft.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Shadow Bay?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 8 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 5-14 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
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