Federal campground in Mena, AR.
APRIL 15, 2027 : ALL CAMPSITES IN SHADY LAKE CAMPGROUND WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR RESERVATIONS ONLY. THERE WILL NO LONGER BE FIRST COME FIRST SERVED OPTIONS. For full information regarding Rules and Reservation Policies, visit https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies Shady Lake is closed to horses and all Off Highway Vehicles (OHV). Visitors are encouraged to access the Forest Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUM) to identify routes where OHV activities are allowed on the Forest. Visitors are welcomed to trailer OHVV's to and from the campground. Shady Lake makes an excellent base camp for those who wish to participate in such activities. Guests are welcome to trailer their machines to and from the recreation area and park in proximity to Shady Lake Recreation area. Shady Lake is a 25-acre lake constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in 1937 along the Saline River in Polk…