South Waldo Shelter
The overnight season ended April 30. Overnight stays resume November 15. Day use is available year-round. A Sno-Park permit is required for winter trailhead parking.
Alcohol Prohibitions
This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.
Aquatic Invasive Species
This Order prohibits 1) possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic invasive animal species AND 2) prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic or riparian invasive plant species - on National Forest System lands in the Pacific Northwest Region as specified in the Order.
Restrictions on Use of Forage and Mulch Products
This Order prohibits unloading, storing, or using any straw, hay, grain, seed, or other forage or mulch products that are not state-certified weed free on the National Forest System lands, roads or trails in any Closure Area as specific in the Order. Some examples of these include hay bales, hay…
About
South Waldo Shelter is a rustic backcountry shelter located on the edge of a meadow near Waldo Lake in the Willamette National Forest. Accessed via cross-country skiing from Gold Lake Sno-Park, the trail passes Betty Lake and several smaller lakes before reaching the shelter approximately 3.9 miles from Waldo Lake Road. This route is recommended for equipped and experienced skiers. The shelter provides basic amenities including a wood stove for heating, a sleeping bench, and a gravel floor. Maximum overnight capacity is four persons. No drinking water or restrooms are available; visitors must pack out all garbage and human waste. Firewood, if provided, is for use in the woodstove only. Candles are prohibited; bring your own lighting. Overnight stays are permitted from November 15 through April 30, with a maximum stay of 3 nights. The shelter cannot be reserved and exclusive use by individuals or groups is prohibited. A Sno-Park permit is required during winter months to park at the Gold Lake Sno-Park trailhead.
Directions
From Oakridge, travel east on Highway 58 for 23.3 miles. Turn left on Waldo Lake Road/Forest Road 5897 and travel 6.7 miles to Forest Road 5896. Turn left and travel 2 miles to the day use parking area. The shoreline trail heading south past the day use area leads to South Waldo Shelter. Winter access is via Gold Lake Sno-Park following Gold Lake Road and Trail to Waldo Lake Road, then the marked trail approximately 3.9 miles to the shelter.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| sm.fs.mfrd@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (541) 782-2283 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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