Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park
Warning Alert
Road Closed Due to Erosion
Due to erosion issues, One Way Road, past the campground at Meeman-Shelby, is closed. Please don't try to access these areas for your safety.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. If you have any questions about your upcoming reservation, please call 1 (888) 867-2757.
Explore the Park
Safety and Accessibility
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Park Amenities
- Bike Trails
- Birding
- Boat Ramp
- Boat Rentals
- Boat Access
- Cabins
- Campground
- Canoe Access
- Disc Golf Course
- Horseback Riding
- Fishing
- Gift Shop
- Trails
- Meeting Rooms
- Museum
- Paddle Rentals
- Playground
- Visitor Center
- Accessible Paddling Launch
- Adult-Sized Changing Table
- All-Terrain Wheelchair
- Colorblind Viewfinder
Inspiration
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Park Venues
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Meeman-Shelby Recreation Lodge
Average rates: $325–$425Capacity: 150 guestsThe Recreation Lodge has three meeting rooms inside its 3,000 square foot interior. The rental of this facility includes a large field next to the building that is perfect for an outdoor wedding or family reunion games.
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Meeman-Shelby Visitor Center Meeting Room
Average rates: $30–$60Capacity: 20 guestsThere is a 1,250 square foot meeting room available within the Visitor Center that comes with tables and chairs to seat 50.
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Meeman-Shelby U.A. Moore Recreation Field
Average rates: $159Capacity: 100 guestsLarge 5-acre open area with parking.
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Meeman-Shelby Open Space
Average rates: $80Capacity: 20 guests1-acre open field on Poplar Tree Lake.
Meeman-Shelby Forest Pavilions
Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park has a total of six picnic pavilions that may be reserved for your next event or gathering. Rates subject to change. Taxes and fees are not included.
Capacity: 30 - 100
Amenities: picnic tables, grill, access to restrooms
Rates: $69 - $106
Full-day shelter reservations may be made online or by calling the park.
Picnic shelters or pavilions may be reserved online up to one year in advance with a paid reservation fee.
There is a $5 cancellation fee for picnic shelter or pavilion reservations cancelled eight days or more in advance of the reserved date. Reservations cancelled seven days or less in advance of the reserved date forfeit all paid fees.
Happenings
EV Charging Stations
Installed two EV charging stations at the Nature Center.
Reduce Erosion
Installed tent pads in the campsites. Tent pads are man-made surfaces that protect the ground from damage caused by repeatedly setting up a tent in the same spot.