General Information
Lake Shawnee Campground has 114 campsites. Sites 55 + 56 are handicap accessible and campers must have a handicap license plate to reserve. To view a layout of the Lake Shawnee Campground, see our Campground Site Map.
Electricity is on to sites year-round. Sites 3 – 72 in Area A have 50-amp service available. Sites in Areas B, C, D & E have 30-amp and 50-amp service available.
Water is currently turned on. The water filling station is across the street and available during your reservation in the off-season while water is turned off (see dates below).
Tentonly camping is permitted on sites D14-16. Two tents allowed per campsite. Tent only camping has a maximum of 5 nights per reservation. Must then leave campground for at least 5 nights before returning.
Camping in cars is not permitted.
Check in anytime after 2pm and check out time is 12pm.
Quiet hours, 10pm – 7am year-round
There is a North Bath House and a South Bath House at the campground. Each bath house includes showers, bathrooms, and a laundry area. The North Bath House is closed during the off-season.
A natural lake cove (beach) at the campground is open between sunrise and sunset and only to registered campers. Persons choosing to use the swimming area, surrounding dock and sidewalk do so at their own risk. No lifeguard is on staff at campground. All children 10 years of age or younger using the swimming area must be supervised by a parent, guardian or responsible companion 18 years of age or older.
There is a playground located near the north bath house.
Items sold at the main office: Ice cream bars ($2), bagged ice ($3/8lb bag), electrical adapters(50amp male to 30amp female, $20), firewood ($5/6 pieces), worms ($5/dozen), 6oz sun block ($7), 6oz mosquito spray ($7), dog waste bags ($1/15 bags), 13 gallon trash bags ($1/5 bags). There is a Coca-Cola machine located near the office.
Fees
2024 On Season Camping Rates
Water/Electric Only Waterfront RV Sites, $24/night
Water/Electric Only Non-Waterfront RV Sites, $22/night
Full Hookup Waterfront RV Sites, $42/night
Full Hookup Non-Waterfront RV Sites, $38/night
Tent Only Sites, $24/night
2024 Off Season Camping Rates,$20/night
A senior citizen discount is offered at $2 off per day for ages 62 and older. Identification with date of birth must be provided to receive discount.
One vehicle is included with your reservation. To park an extra vehicle at your campsite, there is a fee of $5 per day.
Parking spaces for boats or trailers is $3 per day inside the campground. Spaces are located at the north end of the campground by the bathhouse. Campground management reserves the right to refuse if there are safety concerns. Availability not guaranteed.
There is a dump station and a water fill up station located across the street from the campground entrance. There is no fee for campers with a current reservation at the campground. For those without a current reservation, there is a $8 fee to use the dump station and a $8 fee to use the water fill up station.
Please see our refund policy regarding cancelled reservations.
On Season Camping Information (April 12, 2024 – October 13, 2024)
Campground office is staffed daily. All visitors and campers entering the campground must check in at the entrance booth and display a current camper or visitor tag. Payment is required at the time of reservation. All sites have water and electric hookups. The dump station is across the street. Some sites with sewer hookups available.
The newly renovated north side of the campground is open for camping during on season. Improved sites in areas B, D and E have concrete pads and are full hookups including water, sewer and electric with 50 and 30 amp service.
Off Season Camping Information (October 14, 2024 – April 10, 2025)
Limited sites are open during this time. Water is OFF to sites, please use the filling station across the street. Payment is required at the time of reservation, please use the button above to make your reservation. The north bathhouse is closed during this time. Tent camping is ONLYpermitted on site 35 if available.
Water filling station and dump station are across the street from campground and included in your fee if you have a current reservation.
The office does not have regular hours during the off season, so please leave a message and we will return your call as soon as possible.
Lake Shawnee Campground is host to Winter Wonderland, a drive-thru Christmas light display. During the evening hours, there will be vehicles from the community driving around the perimeter of the campground to enjoy this Winter Wonderland and support an incredible fundraiser. Lines to get into the campground may be longer, especially closer to Christmas time.
2024 Holiday Reservations
The following holidays require the listed minimum night reservations.
Memorial Day, 3 night minimum
4th of July, 3 night minimum
Labor Day, 3 night minimum
Popular Links:
Campground Site Map
Campground Rules
Map of Lake Shawnee
