Detroit is an ideal place for camping adventures of all kinds. Aside from great camping spots, you'll find hiking and many more outdoor experiences. Thinking of traveling with kids? You're in luck—Detroit is surrounded by family-friendly activities. Find the best campgrounds near Detroit, OR. Read reviews from campers like you and find your perfect campsite.
"Doesn’t get better than Detroit Lake! Campground is in a beautiful spot with easy access to the lake for boating, fishing, swimming, etc."
"We love Detroit Lake just as much during the off season as we do during the summer. The spots are generous and the lake is really cool without water!"
$21 - $40 / night
"This is an excellent little campground just a few miles up FS RD 46 from Detroit.
It can get busy during Summer weekends but mid week you can usually find a nice spot."
"This campsite is about five miles off of 22 and five miles from a few local stores and Detroit lake.
The site is tucked away and quiet."
$28 - $260 / night
"Cove creek campground is an hour away from Salem sitting above the south side of Detroit lake, on the right hand side of the road once you arrive in Idanha - off hwy 22 and blowout road."
"Cove Creek is a popular campground with excellent access to Detroit Lake. It has a long beach and is right across from Piety Island."
$28 - $260 / night
"This is a great campground along a tributary of Detroit Lake. There is a little road noise from hwy 22, but it's across the water, and not too bad."
"Close to the lake and far away from craziness. Sites are nice but close together."
$28 - $56 / night
"When I was asked if I wanted to go to Detroit lake, I thought we were going all the way to Michigan! But no this perfect little lake is a peaceful and fun filled getaway."
"Detroit Lake campground is spacious with 6 different camping loops and lots of RVs and trailers. Main negative is the proximity of the back of each loop to a busy state highway."
"If you want to test the waters fort backpacking this is a great trail to do it on. Only 3ish miles to the camp sites. All are first come, near water."
"Probably one of my favorite places in Oregon.
Maybe it is the lack of visits that keeps me longing to go back here, but the water was more blue than the Carribean, just 30 degree colder."
$22 - $63 / night
"If you want to camp in Oregon this is the place to go. There are several waterfalls and hiking trails. You can see wildlife and you can't beat the beauty. You can tent camp and they also have yurts."
"Probably the easiest accessibility to the most awesome waterfalls per few square miles in Oregon. Ample Parking and many different falls and trails to choose from"
$25 - $50 / night
"This site has access to vault toilets, potable water. The sites are large enough for rv or tent sites with vehicle pull through."
"Whispering Falls is a small campground right off of OR22, near Mt Jefferson. We stopped here for to camp just one night on a hiking road trip between Opal Creek Wilderness and Sisters. "
"A few are by a very small creek. but it’s an easy nice spot right of 22 and about 15 miles from Detroit lake.
There are single and mutli tent sites, picnic tables and firepits."
"Each spot has--and I'm not sure why this is--a split rail fence around it."
$110 / night
"This campground was an unexpected surprise not too far out of Salem, Oregon and just over an hour from Portland."
"Sites are pretty close together but very clean, with nice access to the river.
Be sure to head up to Opal Creek for a great hike."
TravelerNice little area. Went out the day after memorial weekend. Hoping the holiday campers would be gone. This area was still pretty full with campers when I showed up. For the most part everyone around me kept the noise down. One of the cleaner dispersed sites I’ve seen out here. Would imagine this place stays busy during the summer months. Decent amount of van lifers when I visited. Stayed 2 nights.
GuideIt's a nice park for families, some of the spaces are very open. We did a couple hiking trails and drove to the lookouts.
ScoutElectrical has been good so far, but the water is dirty and filled with what appears to be iron. It has gone through my filter. So carry some portable water. Trees can fall. Sites are fairly level. Cabins have been boarded off. It's not fair from dispersed campsites. Water hookups are at odd angles inside water meter boxes, so hooking up can be challenging.
TravelerWe stayed here in a little tent and was a great night sleep. Loads of space to put a tent or park an RV. They have a vault toilet. Only half a mile to see the steelhead waterfall
LegendWe were in spot 16 right next to the river. The rushing water was very soothing and loud by the way but no problem for us. The camp host came to our site and greeted us. This is a beautiful Park under the trees and next to the river. Great little walking trails and scenery. Several ponds and Creeks are nearby. The town of Lyons is not even a quarter mile away with a couple small grocery markets. There's about 32 campsites including group sites. The park is wonderful with picnic tables campfire rings horseshoe pits showers which are free with your reservation.
GuideWe were at site 15 which was all the way at the end and was nicely secluded from the rest of the sites. We had direct access to the lake, but it looks like if the lake was low it would be a climb to get down to the water. No electricity or water so bring all that. Enough parking for 2-3 vehicles and a couple of tents or an RV. We had amazing views!
ScoutFor a free place to stay it sure beats a parking lot. Lots of trees, large spaces but lots of rain in May. But if coming thr again I would stay here. You can stay up to 14 days. In night two, I got a mouse. Ugh!
ScoutExtremely Pleasant. Close to Sisters, Camp Sherman and Suttle Lake.
TravelerOnce you turn off NF-1270 the road is real tight. Hopefully, you don't mind pin stripes. If you desire tree coverage or grass there are two or three nice spots just within a 5 min drive south of this spot along NF-1270 that are unmarked on this app. Will be visiting again.
Camping near Detroit, Oregon, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a family-friendly adventure, there are several campgrounds to choose from.
Camping near Detroit, Oregon, has something for everyone, whether you're in a tent, RV, or cabin. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, Detroit, OR offers a wide range of camping options, with 346 campgrounds and RV parks near Detroit, OR and 46 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Detroit, OR is Detroit Lake State Recreation Area with a 4-star rating from 42 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 46 free dispersed camping spots near Detroit, OR.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 20 parks near Detroit, OR that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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