Shady Cove Campground

Shady Cove Campground, located within the Opal Creek Scenic Recreation Area, offers visitors a primitive camping experience along the Little North Fork of the Santiam River. Numerous trails within a short distance of the campground offer scenic mountain vistas, waterfalls, and hikes through majestic old-growth forests. Three Pools Day Use Site is also nearby

The campground is open year-round but access is dependent on road conditions and weather. In the winter the road can become impassable, as it is not maintained for snow and ice. Travel is at your own risk. Early season (April and May) may provide a wet experience, but late season (September and October) is usually a grea time for camping.

Additional Information

Activities

Tent Camping

Fishing

Picnicking

Hiking

Fee

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

A $5 per vehicle, per day fee or valid recreation pass is required for the Little North Santiam Trail #3338 (located across the bridge from campground). Please use fee tube located at Shady Cove Campground

Reservations

No advance reservations. All sites are first come first serve.

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

Special regulations are in place to help protect this area and preserve the experience for you and for future visitors.

Website

Shady Cove Campground

Open Season Start

Closed 2021

Activities

Campground Camping
Day Hiking
Picnicking
River and Stream Fishing