## Overview

 The campground area offers 60 campsites, 55 single and 5 double sites, that can accommodate railers up to 30 feet in length.\_\_ There are both reservable and FCFS Campsites. The campsites are laid out in two main loops with sites #1-36 in one and sites #37-63 in the other.\_\_ There is a designated host site (#1) near the entrance.\_\_ The group camp offers individual campsites and a picnic shelter that can accommodate up to 70 people.\_\_ 20 vehicles, and trailers up to 30 feet in length.\_\_ All sites are equipped with picnic tables and fire rings.\_\_ The day use area includes a boat launch and 2 courtesy docks for loading and unloading only; no mooring is allowed.\_\_ There are approximately 35 parking spaces for use at the day use area, which have also been used as overflow parking (eg extra vehicle w/boat trailer) for the campground. 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. Water is available to visitors from faucet risers throughout the site.\_\_ There are 4 double-flush toilets, 2 of which contain coin-operated showers, located throughout the site.\_\_ Trash receptacles are located in the campground. This is a\_\_Scan and Pay campground. There are no refunds, modifications, cancellations, or other fee changes allowed with Scan and Pay payments. This system is the same as putting cash into a fee tube and cannot be refunded. Reservations for this site can be made up to 6 months in advance of arrival date for individual camp sites and 12 months in advance of arrival date for the group camp by reserving online at RECREATION.GOV or by calling 877-444-6777. 
## Recreation

 Detroit Lake is a popular destination for boating, jet skiing, swimming and fishing. Rainbow trout, Kokanee salmon and catfish are found in the lake. A boat ramp and dock are located next to the campground. The Stahlman Point Trail is a quarter-mile from the campground entrance road. The trail meanders through younger Douglas fir forests and offers some memorable views of Detroit Lake.
## Facilities

 The campground offers single and double-family campsites, as well as an accessible group site for up to 70 people. Accessible flush toilets, drinking water and coin-operated showers are available at Cove Creek. The group campground comes with a sheltered eating area. In the day use area, there is about 1,000 ft. of shoreline. There is a dock for launching, loading and unloading only. There is no mooring allowed.
## Natural Features

 A mix of wooded and open sites are provided at the campground. Its location is near enough to the Detroit Reservoir to hear passing boats, but a little too far for unobstructed views of the lake. The reservoir covers 3,500 acres and is surrounded by groves of Douglas fir. 
## contact\_info

 For facility specific information, please call (541) 967-3917. 
## Nearby Attractions

 Additional hiking trails can be found across the lake, including those that lead to Dome Rock and Needle Rock.

Cove Creek

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. This campground is first come, first serve with both walk up and reservable sites. We stopped here during Labor Day weekend and there were still spots available and we were surprised! This campground is large and includes bathrooms, showers, and is short distance from Detroit Lake. There are trails nearby for hikers and the roads are paved for bike riding. You can access forest roads at the end of Blowout if you’re looking for adventure. We prefer this site in comparison to Hoover campground, Santiam Flats campground and Southshore Campground!! See you soon!

Dream destination an hour away from Salem

This camp ground has has spacious sites and room enough at most for an RV pad with a couple of tents. Portable water stations, fire rings, benches/tables and restrooms. Great shower facilities and a beautifully taken care of campground! Dogs welcome.

These sites are reservable, but many are first come first serve.

Tucked away peaceful spot

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.

Excellent lake access

Cove Creek Campground has nice facilities that are well maintained. The campground has its own boat launch and large sites. I would have given it five stars but the accuracy of lengths of the sites was way off. Out site was only listed for a 24’ trailer but we fit our 31’ trailer and suburban. There are lots of first come first serve spaces. 

Quite and Clean

We really enjoyed our time at Cove Creek. All the sites are well shaded. Our site 51 was quite spacious with a direct  path to the lake. It is a shared path so several people walked directly next to our campsite, which didn’t bother us but I could see it being an issue for others. The lake access was very rocky, but not busy at all. It seemed like the sites on the perimeter were generally better. Some of the inner loop sites were clustered closely and didn’t have as much privacy. The bathrooms were just ok and the showers are $1.25 and only accept quarters. This is a good campground for an easy lake getaway and will be on my go-to list for Detroit lake camping.