Can you reserve a site at Shady Cove?

Yes, Shady Cove is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Shady Cove have?

4 sites in total, of which 1 can be booked.

Shady Cove

Campground · 1 bookable site ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Willamette National Forest (NF) · Open Access

1
Bookable site: 1,471 ft
Elevation

Overview

Shady Cove campground remains closed due to wildfire damage.

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

The facts

1 bookable site
4 sites in total, including non-bookable
Loops: Scan and Pay

Site types

3 Management
1 Standard Nonelectric

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4 campsites at Shady Cove

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
ScanPay 2	Scan and Pay	Management	—	—	—	—
ScanPay 3	Scan and Pay	Management	—	—	—	—
ScanPay 4	Scan and Pay	Management	—	—	—	—
Standard	Scan and Pay	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	—

Getting there

44.84493, -122.30044 · 44°50'41.7"N 122°18'1.6"W

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Typical weather

Typically 81°F in Aug, down to 43°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	43	47	52	57	65	71	80	81	74	61	49	43
Low °F	36	37	38	41	46	51	56	56	53	47	40	37
Precip in	13.1	10.0	10.7	8.6	6.0	3.8	0.7	0.9	2.8	8.0	13.5	15.4

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Shady Cove

Can you reserve a site at Shady Cove?: Yes, Shady Cove is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Shady Cove have?: 4 sites in total, of which 1 can be booked.

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Shady Cove also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Shady Cove's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Single Campsites - $12 per night
Multiple Campsites - $22 per night
Extra Vehicles - $6 per vehicle, per night

Restrictions:

Camping is not allowed more than 14 days in a 60 day period.
Check-in time: 2:00 pm or later. Check-out time: 1:00 pm
Use of chainsaws in the campground is prohibited
Dogs MUST be on leash at all times within the campground
ATVs use is only allowed to enter and leave the campground
Target shooting is prohibited within the Opal Creek Scenic Recreation Area

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Shady Cove

Elkhorn Valley Recreation Site 8.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Elk Lake (OR) 8.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Gold Butte Lookout 11 mi · Campground · we watch it
Three Pools Day Use Area 0.7 mi · Facility
Opal Creek Wilderness 2 mi · Facility
Opal Creek Trailhead (Gate) 2 mi · Facility
Pechuck Lookout 6.2 mi · Facility
Elk Lake Campground 8.6 mi · Campground
Bagby Campground 9.9 mi · Campground
Detroit Lake 10.1 mi · Facility
Upper Arm Day Use Area 10.3 mi · Facility
Detroit Ranger District (US Highway 22) 10.4 mi · Facility

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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