Shady Lake
Mena/Oden Ranger District
| Setting |
Take Arkansas Hwy. 84 west of Glenwood, AR; turn
northwest on Arkansas Hwy. 246 at Athens, AR; turn right (north)
at sign, drive 3 miles on Forest Service Road
38. |
| Directions |
FS Road 38 is a gravel road. |
| Road Access |
FS Road 38 is gravel, the road is paved within the campground. |
| Total Campsites |
69 |
| Hookups |
18 |
| Max Vehicle Length |
Can accommodate RV's and trailers up to 40 feet |
| Max Length of Stay |
14 days |
| Max Group Size |
6 Persons Per Site |
| Water |
Well water |
| Restrooms |
Accessible flush toilets and warm showers |
| Fee |
$10.00 for Camping; $15.00 site A-7 with electric and water
hookups; $17.00 site C-22 with electric, water,and sewer; $16.00
Double site, no utilities; Day Use $3.00 |
| Reservations |
Group Picnic Shelter and C-22 (full hook-ups) reservable from
Mena Ranger District Office |
| Season of Use |
Loops A, D, & C-22 March 1 - November 30 (Loop A Bathhouse
opens May 15th). Loops B & C May 15 - October 31. |
| Site Manager |
Forest Service |
| Special |
Group picnic shelter, swimming, fishing, hiking,
interpretive trail, amphitheater, playground. Only electric
motors allowed on lake. |
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