Detroit State Park
Open year-round for camping. Reservations available up to six months in advance through Oregon State Parks. Note: The park is within Marion County's emerald ash borer quarantine zone; ash, olive, and white fringe tree firewood must remain within the county.
Frost Advisory issued October 29 at 11:14AM PDT until October 31 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR
* WHAT...Temperatures of 36 degrees or lower will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Oregon and southwest Washington. * WHEN...From midnight Friday Night to 9 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Frost and freeze headlines are only issued through the growing season of April 1 through October 31. Therefore, frost or freeze headlines will not be issued beginning November 1, even though similar low temperatures are possible. Additionally, frost and freeze headlines will no longer be issued this growing season for the Upper Hood River Valley, southern Willamette Valley, south Washington Cascade Foothills, and north Oregon Coast Range as these locations have already experienced a hard freeze earlier in October.
About
Detroit Lake State Recreation Area sits on the shore of a nine-mile-long reservoir nestled in a forested canyon of the Cascade Mountains in Marion County, Oregon. The campground offers nearly 300 sites spread across various configurations: 107 full-hookup sites for RVs, 68 electrical sites with water, 96 tent sites with water nearby, and 6 mini cabins that sleep up to three guests each. The park provides excellent facilities including flush toilets, hot showers, and a visitor center that sells firewood, ice, soft drinks, and souvenirs. Recreational amenities include horseshoe pits, a basketball court, volleyball area, playground, two courtesy boat ramps, two reservable boat moorages, and a fishing dock. Eight campsites are ADA-accessible. Detroit Lake is a premier destination for water recreation including fishing, boating, swimming, and water skiing. The surrounding Willamette National Forest offers additional hiking and outdoor opportunities. Reservations can be made up to six months in advance through Oregon State Parks.
Directions
From Detroit, Oregon, travel east on State Highway 22 for 2.7 miles to Blowout Road/Forest Service Road 10. Proceed on Blowout Road for 4.7 miles to the campground on the right.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | Yes |
| Camp Store | Yes |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (503) 854-3766 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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