Shores Lake Recreation Area
Campground · 25 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Ozark National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 25
- Bookable sites
- 652 ft
- Elevation
Overview
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
- 25 bookable sites
- 28 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Loops: Shores Lake Campground, Shores Lake Campground Loop
Site types
- 18 Standard Nonelectric
- 7 Standard Electric
- 3 Management
28 campsites at Shores Lake Recreation Area
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 | Shores Lake Campground | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 03 | Shores Lake Campground | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 04 | Shores Lake Campground | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 05 | Shores Lake Campground | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 06 | Shores Lake Campground | Standard Electric | — | — | — | — | |
| 07 | Shores Lake Campground | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 08 | Shores Lake Campground | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 09 | Shores Lake Campground | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 10 | Shores Lake Campground | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 11 | Shores Lake Campground | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 12 | Shores Lake Campground | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 13 | Shores Lake Campground | Standard Electric | — | — | — | — | |
| 14 | Shores Lake Campground | Standard Electric | — | — | — | — | |
| 15 | Shores Lake Campground | Standard Electric | — | — | — | — | |
| 16 | Shores Lake Campground | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 17 | Shores Lake Campground | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 18 | Shores Lake Campground | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 19 | Shores Lake Campground | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 20 | Shores Lake Campground | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 21 | Shores Lake Campground | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 22 | Shores Lake Campground | Standard Electric | — | — | — | — | |
| 23 | Shores Lake Campground | Standard Electric | — | — | — | — | |
| 24 | Shores Lake Campground | Standard Electric | — | — | — | — | |
| Host Site | Shores Lake Campground | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| Campsite 1 | Shores Lake Campground Loop | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| Campsite 2 | Shores Lake Campground Loop | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| Campsite 3 | Shores Lake Campground Loop | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| Standard | Shores Lake Campground Loop | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — |
Getting there
35.64341, -93.96219 · 35°38'36.3"N 93°57'43.9"W
Typical weather
Typically 92°F in Jul, down to 48°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 48 | 54 | 62 | 71 | 79 | 87 | 92 | 91 | 84 | 73 | 61 | 51 |
| Low °F | 28 | 32 | 39 | 48 | 57 | 66 | 70 | 69 | 62 | 50 | 39 | 32 |
| Precip in | 3.5 | 3.3 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 5.8 | 4.9 | 3.5 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 3.8 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 10.5 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 Shores Lake Recreation Area
- Can you reserve a site at Shores Lake Recreation Area?
- Yes, Shores Lake Recreation Area is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Shores Lake Recreation Area have?
- 28 sites in total, of which 25 can be booked.
Also listed by
Shores Lake Recreation Area also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Shores Lake Recreation Area's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- Pavillion - $35/day
- Campground sites: $30/day/double sites
- $20/day single sites with electricity
- $15/day single sites without electricity.
- Beach day use $3/vehicle/day
- Boat ramp day use $3/day
Restrictions:
- "No wake" restriction
Accessibility:
- Accessible fishing access
Camping near Shores Lake Recreation Area
- White Rock Mountain Recreation Area 3.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Redding Campground 10.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Aux Arc 14.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Clear Creek - Ozark Lake (AR) 18.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Wolf Pen Campground 18.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Horsehead Lake Recreation Area 18.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Springhill 28.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Ozone Campground 28.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Spadra 31.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Mill Creek OHV Trail Day Use Pass 10 mi · Activity pass
- Wolf Pen Recreation Area 18.7 mi · Facility
- Dahl Memorial Trailhead 31.3 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone N/A
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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