Cove Creek
About This Campground
Cove Creek Campground rests on the shores of Detroit Lake at an elevation of 1,600 feet. Campsites are surrounded by towering trees, which create a secluded atmosphere. Visitors enjoy exploring the area and discovering osprey hovering above or nesting in many trees.
The campground lies in the…
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
- Max Length: 80 ft.
Access
- Drive InPark next to your campsite
- Walk InPark in a lot, walk to your campsite
- Boat InBoat to your campsite
LegendExcellent lake access
Cove Creek is a popular campground with excellent access to Detroit Lake. It has a long beach and is right across from Piety Island. I found the campground rather crowded and loud but loved the quick walk to the lake.
Several spots are on steep inclines, making it difficult to park an RV.
GuideLush, with very tall trees and lots of ferns. Easy lake access.
We stayed in August after making reservations in February. Highs were in the 80s, but our site stayed shady all day with just dappled sunlight. Lows in the low 50s.
Sites vary in length and width, besides the driveway, and some are even split-level due to the terrain. Separation between sites…
Scout$6 firewood stacks suck. Loud evenings on the weekends
At the time of this review the rates were a bit expensive $24 a night, so deduct a star for price. Another star deducted for the feeble firewood stacks you can purchase for $6. Our stack contained 4 sad little logs with about 2 hours of max burn time if you know how to stack a fire well. 2nights…
Location
Cove Creek is located in Oregon
Directions
From Detroit, Oregon, travel east on State Highway 22 for 2.7 miles to Blowout Road/Forest Service Road 10. From Idanha, Oregon, travel west on State Highway 22 for 0.7 miles to Blowout Road/Forest Service Road 10. Proceed on Blowout Road 3.6 miles to Cove Creek Campground on the right.
Coordinates
44.71201643 N
122.15861181 W
