Shady Campground is a rustic campground located along the Wild and Scenic Lostine River. Nestled in a 'shady' cool fir and pine tree forest, the campground is popular during the summer for local and regional campers. There are 14 campsites, offering a variety of settings for campers.
Nearby, Maxwell Trailhead provides access to the Maxwell Lake and other locations in the Eagle Cap Wilderness.
The primary use season is from early June to the end of September.
Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
Facilities
Shady Campground has 14 campsites with tables, fire rings and a parking spot.
The description, directions and fees are the Forest Service’s own words, from its record on Recreation.gov.
What people do here
backpacking
camping
fishing
hiking
photography
water access
wilderness
The federal record has no coordinates for this campground, so it is listed under Joseph and left off the map rather than placed by guesswork. Use the directions above.
Source: Recreation Information Database (Recreation.gov), record updated April 4, 2026. Elevation from the USGS 3D Elevation Program. Seasons, fees, water and fire rules change; the managing office has the final word.
