Shady Lake Recreation Area

Category: Campground in Mena, Arkansas

Address: Mena, AR 71953, USA

Phone: +14793942382

Reviews

Cliff DeYoung

Jun 20, 2022

Campground is a little rough around the edges but very pretty area.

Julie D. Evans

May 1, 2022

Great location, but not as well maintained as it was 10-15 years ago. Still great especially if you are accustomed to primitive camping. There was no water during our stay, not sure if that's permanent or temporary. Be aware that you will not have cell service of any kind in the campground. Also, local mom and pop stores close at 5 and Sundays so try to come well-prepared.

Tena Jones

Jun 7, 2021

The camp sites seem like they've seen better days, and the bathroom door wouldn't shut all the way so I couldn't lock it. As far as the beauty, the lake was gorgeous & the waterfall at the dam was unbelievable! We only went on one trail, the interpretive one.

Kathleen Ray

Sep 4, 2019

Without Google Map and a good friend I would have never found it. Amazing as I lived in Arkansas, not 40 miles away. The water was cool, the park well kept, the bathrooms stocked and reasonably clean. We stuck to the little stream, but if you walk up a little, previous visitors have built little dams, allowing the water to rise and giving you a place to just sit, stay cool and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.

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Questions & Answers

Is there a boat ramp there

Timothy Todd | Aug 17, 2018
Lucky Shot | Aug 18, 2018

Timothy Todd, Ronald Norris is correct. There is not a concrete ramp, but you can easily back a flat bottom boat down into the water using the designated ramp area... Mr. Norris is also correct about the use of trolling motors.

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does shady lake rent canoes?

Leo Richardson | Aug 17, 2018
Lucky Shot | Aug 18, 2018

No, canoes are not available for rent from the State Park. You could perhaps rent from some of the rental providers at Glenwood where they run the Cossatot, but I cannot guarantee you that this is an option.

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Is the road paved now? Are the showers really not heated? Last answer was two years ago.

Sarah Schermerhorn | Aug 16, 2020
Arkansas Tate | Aug 17, 2020

Bathhouses were closed when I went last month. Road is real bad depending on your route.

We like to have water and electricity when we rent camp. Is the park set up for that?

Edie Mcclary | Aug 17, 2019
Danni Waddell | Aug 18, 2019

Definitely! We went there for that exact reason.

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Are the showers working at this campground?

Roman Thru | Aug 17, 2018
Dr. Marvella LeRainmont | Aug 18, 2018

There are working showers, but the water is not heated.

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