Santiam Flats Campground
Open for the 2026 season, operating April through September. Both reservable and first-come-first-served sites available. Reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance via Recreation.gov. Fire bans are common during summer months. 14-day stay limit.
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
Santiam Flats Campground is located where the North Santiam River meets Detroit Lake, offering campers easy access to both water recreation and forest exploration in the Willamette National Forest. The campground provides 32 sites spread across a mix of single and multiple-occupancy options, all equipped with picnic tables and fire rings. Drinking water is available from spigots throughout the facility, and three vault toilets serve the campground. Detroit Lake provides excellent opportunities for sailing, boating, water skiing, and fishing. Catfish, rainbow trout, and kokanee salmon are commonly caught here. Paying campers may moor boats at their sites, though there is no boat launch within the campground itself. The nearby Stahlman Point Trail offers panoramic views of the lake and surrounding Cascade Range.
Directions
From Detroit, follow Highway 22 east for 2.6 miles to Blowout Road (Forest Service Road 10) on the right. Santiam Flats Campground is on the right.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (503) 854-3366 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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