Oak Point - Lake Glendale

About this site

If you are looking for a place in the center of the Shawnee National Forest, then Lake Glendale Recreation Area is for you. Its central location makes it easy to visit main attractions on either side of the forest or any place in-between. Surrounded by tall pine trees and mixed hardwood forests, Lake Glendale Recreation Area offers a wide range of recreation opportunities including hiking, camping, swimming, boating, fishing and bicycling. The accessible picnic area has a large picnic shelter near the lake with party grills for group gatherings. OAK POINT - LAKE GLENDALE Campground features 35 electric/water and 24 non-electric campsites, showerhouses, water hookup, and a dump station. Fee info: Overnight Use: Single Site: $15 per night Single Site with electric: $25 per night Double Site: $28 per night Double Site with electric: $48 per night Additional Info: Many sites accommodate RVs and trailers up to 40 feet in length. Each campsite includes a picnic table and fire ring. The campground operates first-come, first-served with no advance reservations. A campground concessionaire manages daily operations. The 82-acre Lake Glendale offers fishing for bass, bluegill, channel catfish, crappie, and sunfish, with electric motors permitted. A swimming beach is open seasonally (Memorial Day to Labor Day and weekends thereafter). The 3-mile Lake Glendale Trail circles the lake.

Amenities & access

Maximum vehicle length

40 feet

Contact

• https://www.fs.usda.gov/r09/shawnee/recreation/lake-glendale-recreation-area

Location

37.409167, -88.661389