Detroit Lake State Recreation Area

Its 271 sites are reservable through Oregon State Parks reservations (ReserveAmerica), camping costs Residents: full hookup $31-$60, electric $29-$55, tent $20-$33 a night (2026 statewide ranges), and it is open year-round. Detroit Lake State Recreation Area is a State Park campground near Detroit, Oregon.

Reservable: Oregon State Parks reservations (ReserveAmerica)

State Park · Detroit, Oregon

Detroit Lake and Piety Island from the hills above the lake

Detroit Lake looking west toward Piety Island

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Detroit Lake and Piety Island from the hills above the lake. Photo: Wsiegmund (Wikimedia Commons), CC BY 2.5

Managed by: State Park
Hookups: Full hookups

Detroit Lake State Recreation Area sits inside Willamette National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by: State Park
Reservations: Oregon State Parks reservations (ReserveAmerica) Book a site
Fee: Residents: full hookup $31-$60, electric $29-$55, tent $20-$33 a night (2026 statewide ranges)
Booking window: Same day up to 6 months in advance
Cancellations: Cancel online or by phone up to one day before arrival; a transaction fee applies.

Source: stateparks.oregon.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites: 271
Tent sites: 96
RV sites: 175
Accessible sites: 3
Hookups: Full hookups

✓ Toilets
✓ Potable water
✓ Showers
✓ Fire rings
✓ Pets allowed

On site: Toilets, potable water, showers, fire rings, and pets allowed.

Sources: oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com, accessed 2026-09-29; stateparks.oregon.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Stay limit: 14 nights in any 30-night period
Quiet hours: 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Generators: Not allowed
Pets: Allowed

Sources: oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com, accessed 2026-09-29; stateparks.oregon.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation: 1,617 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T: 4G LTE and 5G (35/3 Mbps)
T-Mobile: 4G LTE and 5G (35/3 Mbps)
Verizon: 4G LTE and 5G (35/3 Mbps)

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

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Season and winter services

Detroit Lake State Recreation Area is open year-round .

Source: epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Detroit Lake State Recreation Area?

Sites at Detroit Lake State Recreation Area are reserved through Oregon State Parks reservations (ReserveAmerica) (https://oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/oregon-state-parks/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=OR&parkId=402241). Booking window: Same day up to 6 months in advance.

How much does it cost to camp at Detroit Lake State Recreation Area?

Camping at Detroit Lake State Recreation Area costs Residents: full hookup $31-$60, electric $29-$55, tent $20-$33 a night (2026 statewide ranges).

What happens if I cancel or don't show up at Detroit Lake State Recreation Area?

Cancel online or by phone up to one day before arrival; a transaction fee applies.

How many campsites does Detroit Lake State Recreation Area have?

Detroit Lake State Recreation Area has 271 campsites, including 96 tent sites and 175 RV sites. 3 sites are accessible.

Are there accessible (ADA) campsites at Detroit Lake State Recreation Area?

Yes, 3 sites are designated accessible at Detroit Lake State Recreation Area.

Does Detroit Lake State Recreation Area have RV hookups?

Yes. Detroit Lake State Recreation Area has full hookups. 175 sites take RVs.

Is there drinking water at Detroit Lake State Recreation Area?

Yes, Detroit Lake State Recreation Area has potable water. It also has toilets and showers.

Are dogs allowed at Detroit Lake State Recreation Area?

Yes, pets are allowed at Detroit Lake State Recreation Area.

When is Detroit Lake State Recreation Area open?

Detroit Lake State Recreation Area is open year-round.

How long can you stay at Detroit Lake State Recreation Area?

The stay limit at Detroit Lake State Recreation Area is 14 nights in any 30-night period.

Are generators allowed at Detroit Lake State Recreation Area?

No, generators are not allowed at Detroit Lake State Recreation Area.

Is there cell service at Detroit Lake State Recreation Area?

Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE and 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon at Detroit Lake State Recreation Area. The map is carrier-reported and modeled for outdoors, so expect weaker service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle.

Who manages Detroit Lake State Recreation Area?

Detroit Lake State Recreation Area is managed by the state park system.

Around Detroit Lake State Recreation Area

Hot springs and swimming nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Detroit Lake State Recreation Area, in straight-line miles: Opal Creek / Little North Santiam (swimming hole, 9.1 miles), Breitenbush Hot Springs (hot spring, 11 miles), Bagby Hot Springs (hot spring, 14 miles), Butte Creek Falls (swimming hole, 21 miles), and Clear Lake (swimming hole, 26 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

Reservable Piety Island Detroit · National Forest

Reservable Cove Creek Detroit · National Forest Reservable Southshore Detroit · National Forest Reservable Hoover Detroit · National Forest

More campgrounds: camping near Detroit and campgrounds in Marion.

Sources

stateparks.oregon.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-29
oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com (sites.ada, generatorsAllowed), accessed 2026-09-29
stateparks.oregon.gov (reservationWindow, cancellationPolicy), accessed 2026-09-29
stateparks.oregon.gov (quietHours, stayLimit, petsAllowed, water, fireRings), accessed 2026-09-29
stateparks.oregon.gov (fee), accessed 2026-09-29
epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-09-29
broadbandmap.fcc.gov (cellCoverage), accessed 2026-09-27

Photo credits

Photo 1: Wsiegmund (Wikimedia Commons), CC BY 2.5
Photo 2: John2165, CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo 3: John2165 (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0

Reservable: Oregon State Parks reservations (ReserveAmerica) Residents: full hookup $31-$60, electric $29-$55, tent $20-$33 a night (2026 statewide ranges)

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