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.
Smith Creek Village is such a great place for easy lodging in nature. My family stayed in one of the tiny cabins. The cabin was very clean and well kept. The cabin was nearby a few other similar cabins, but everything felt very private. There was nice walking paths and a large grass area supplied with lawn games.
We decided to take the easy route this particular trip and ate all our meals at the Big Leaf Coffeehouse. The food there is fantastic and the building has a cozy lodge vibe.
Another thing that I loved about Smith Creek Village is that although the Silver Falls state park is always busy, Smith Creek Village is not. It feels like a hidden gem inside the state park. We definitely plan on coming back.
My family had a relaxing weekend here. We would go back for sure!
My family loved the farm. We got to go on hikes, feed the animals, pick freshly laid eggs and explore the grounds. It was a super relaxing weekend.
I went here with a group of 5 families, all with kids 4 years old and under. The campsites were spacious with plenty of room for the kids to run around and play. We reserved 4 of the 20 sites, 2 sites were tent only and 2 were for RVS. I stayed on Site 9 and 8, and they were seconds away from the edge of Metolius river. The 2 RV sites did not have direct access to the river.
No one in our group had any cell service. About a 10min drive away from the campgrounds, on the access roads, you can find cell service appear in brief patches.
My family really enjoyed exploring the area and hanging out with friends we hadn't seen in a while. We also took a day trip to Scout Lake nearby, which was accessible for our younger kids to get some time in the water.