Covered picnic shelters with tables are located at the following locations along with modern restrooms. Cooking fires are permitted in the provided grills or an approved carry-in grill. An approved grill is a noncombustible container with an enclosed bottom and enclosed sides with a minimum depth of two inches. Charcoal must be cooled and safely disposed of in a noncombustible container or removed from the area.
The following picnic shelters can be reserved in advance:
Bailly Chellberg. There are three covered picnic shelters near the parking lot with one that is wheelchair accessible. The shelters are reservable at www.recreation.gov starting six months in advance of the desired use date. The reservation is good for day use from 6:00 am to 11:00 pm Central Time.
West Beach. There are eight covered picnic shelters near the parking lot with two that are wheelchair accessible. The shelters are reservable at www.recreation.gov starting six months in advance of the desired use date. The reservation is good for day use from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm Central Time. The shelter reservation does not waive the West Beach car entrance fee collected during the summer months.
The following picnic shelters are available on a first come, first served basis:
The above locations (West Beach, Bailly Chellberg, Glenwood Dunes, Lake View Beach, Mount Baldy, and Tremont) are the only park areas that have designated locations for cooking fires / grilling. Approved carry-in grills can only be used in the picnic areas of these locations. Cooking fires / grilling / campfires are not permitted in parking lots or on any beaches or trails.
