Campsite AtlasShady Lake Campground
Shady Lake is closed to horses and all Off Highway Vehicles (OHV). Visitors are encouraged to access the Forest Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUM) to identify routes where OHV activities are allowed on the Forest. Shady Lake makes an excellent base camp for those who wish to participate in such activities. Guests are welcome to trailer their machines to and from the recreation area and park in proximity to Shady Lake Recreation area. Shady Lake is a 25-acre lake constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in 1937 along the Saline River in Polk County.
Campsites
| Standard, no hookups | 25 |
| Standard with electric | 17 |
| RV with electric | 10 |
| Host/management | 1 |
| Group sites | 1 |
| group standard electric | 1 |
| Total | 55 |
Amenities & rules
Fees: There is an additional $8.00 fee charged to all reservations automatically added by Recreation.gov. This fee is strictly, non-refundable. Day Use: $5.00 per vehicle or $2.00 per person, walk-in, bike-in or drop-off.
Compiled from site-level records; individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB, retrieved August 30, 2026. The Campsite Atlas is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Recreation.gov or any federal agency. Always confirm critical details on the official Recreation.gov page before you travel.