Established Camping
Southshore At Detroit Lake
Closed For the Season
This campground is closed for the season from September 29, 2023 through April 25, 2024.
Warning 2 Alerts are In Effect
There are 2 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Closed For the Season
This campground is closed for the season from September 29, 2023 through April 25, 2024.
Warning 2 Alerts are In Effect
There are 2 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
This facility is now managed by Linn County Parks and Recreation.
This facility is now managed by Linn County Parks and Recreation.
About
National Forest
Willamette National Forest
Overview
Southshore Campground provides 30 campsites, 25 single and 5 double sites, in two main loops.__ There are both reservable and FCFS campsites. The sites can accommodate trailers up to 30 feet in length.__ All sites are equipped with picnic tables and fire rings.__ The Boat Launch area includes the launch and two courtesy docks.__ Drinking water is available to both sites via individual faucet risers located throughout the campground.__ There are two double-vault toilets, and two single-vault toilets located in accessible locations throughout the sites.__ Trash receptacles are located in the campground.__ There are approximately 43 parking spaces for use at the boat ramp area, which have also been used as overflow parking (ex. extra vehicle w/boat trailer) or the campground. A mix of wooded and open sites are available, located a little further away from the busier portions of Detroit Lake. You'll find quiet camping on all but the busiest weekends. Detroit Lake covers 3,500 acres and is surrounded by groves of Douglas fir. 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 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.
Facilities
The campground offers 25 single and five double family campsites. There are vault toilets and drinking water onsite. Coin operated showers are available a mile away at Cove Creek. 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 available, located a little further away from the busier portions of Detroit Lake. You'll find quiet camping on all but the busiest weekends. Detroit Lake 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. The town of Detroit is across the lake with hometown activities. The Cascading Rivers Bikeway is available for cyclists of all ages.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Pull-Through Sites
Easy access
This campground offers easy access to the lake with motor boats and nice docks to fish from. The sites are spacious and have large fire rings. The camp host will enforce the quiet rules after 10pm…she’ll also remind you multiple times. We had multiple sites with approximately 25 people.
Great lakeside sites
The campground is awesome, and site#17 was pretty good. The weather did not cooperate on this trip...which is Oregon. There is a big slope from the parking pad to the table/fire pit. There is a fairly flat open area for tents, and access to a small private"beach" on the lake. Very doable to get kayaks or paddle boards down.
Don't love when the table is between the fire pit and the view... sitting around the fire looking at your stuff is not why we camp with a view of water. Motorized boats allowed on the lake so not as peaceful as some other lakeside campgrounds.
Worth trying again:)
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Great Campground
This is a great spot for mostly private sites with plenty of shade and close proximity to the water. Some sites have the parking spot up above the actual site and you have to walk down a short set of stairs to access. We were in spot 19 and this was the case but it wasn't a huge issue for us. The view from spot 19 made it absolutely worth it. There was a small/steep trail down to the water with a VERY rocky little beach next to the water. The water was a bit too rough for much water play with our 4 year old, but older kids and adults would likely enjoy some swimming and more water play. Plenty of trees for hanging hammocks and such as well. The bathroom was well stocked with tp and even had an air freshner. Would recommend.
Location
Southshore At Detroit Lake 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 4.7 miles to Southshore Campground on the right.
Coordinates
44.7054 N
122.1761861 W