Seasonal Update

Seasonal Update

Water: Water is on for the season.

Drinking Water: Drinking water is available at spigots in the picnic grounds, campgrounds, and sanitation buildings.

Bathroom Facilities: Beach and picnic bathroom facilities are open for the season. Vault toilets are available year-round.

Showers: Shower buildings are open for the season.

Dump Station: The Dump station is open for the season.

Campgrounds: Oak Woods and Sunrise Campgrounds are now open for 2012. Reservations are being taken for available dates in 2012 beginning in March. Please check with the park for more details. The park has 4 Camper Cabins that are availablle year-round. The park has six non-electric sites. Rustic camping is available in the Prairie Campground and at Park Lake. There are 8 cart-in campsites adjacent to the new Oak Woods Campground.

Electric Sites: There are 32 electric sites in Oak Woods Campground and 32 full hookup sites (sewer/water/electric) in Sunrise Campground.

Special Notes for RV Campers: New in 2011, 32 full hookup sites in Sunrise Campground. All electric sites at Lake Shetek State Park have now been upgraded to 50 amp.

Reservations: Reservations are recommended for camping and lodging during the normal camping season, especially for weekends and holidays. No reservations are needed November 1 - April 1 but please call the park before arrival.

Contact Notes: Best time to contact the park:

Memorial Weekend - Labor Day: Daily, 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Trail Notes: Lake Shetek has 14 miles of hiking trails, six miles of surfaced bike trails and 7.5 miles of handicapped accessible trails. In winter, the park has two miles of groomed snowmobile trails. Snowshoeing is permitted anywhere in the park. Trail shelter with a stove is available.

Season Rentals: Boats, canoes, and kayaks are available for rent for the 2011 season. The picnic shelter in the park is available for rent at $25/day. Contact the park to reserve.