CampgroundsDB

Riverside

Its 32 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, camping costs Single Site: $25 per night; additional vehicle $9; day use $9, and it is open from April to September. Riverside is a National Forest campground near Detroit, Oregon.

Reservable: Recreation.gov

National Forest · Detroit, Oregon

Riverside Campground on the North Santiam River
Riverside Campground on the North Santiam River. Photo: Gary Halvorson, Oregon State Archives, CC BY 4.0
Managed by
National Forest

Riverside sits inside Willamette National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
Recreation.gov Book a site
Fee
Single Site: $25 per night; additional vehicle $9; day use $9

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites
32
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Potable water

On site: Toilets and potable water.

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Stay limit
14 days

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
2,341 ft

44.6424, -121.9453 in Linn. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

Riverside is open from April to September , at 2,341 ft.

Sources: epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-09-29; fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Riverside?
Sites at Riverside are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233258).
How much does it cost to camp at Riverside?
Camping at Riverside costs Single Site: $25 per night; additional vehicle $9; day use $9.
How many campsites does Riverside have?
Riverside has 32 campsites.
Is there drinking water at Riverside?
Yes, Riverside has potable water. It also has toilets.
When is Riverside open?
Riverside is open from April to September.
How long can you stay at Riverside?
The stay limit at Riverside is 14 days.
Is there cell service at Riverside?
Probably not: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at or within about half a mile of Riverside. 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.
Who manages Riverside?
Riverside is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Riverside

fishypedia.com · 29 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Lake Billy Chinook, whose mapped center point is 29 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Lake Billy Chinook fishing on fishypedia.com.

Hot springs, waterfalls and swimming nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Riverside, in straight-line miles: Breitenbush Hot Springs (hot spring, 9.8 miles), Clear Lake (swimming hole, 19 miles), Sahalie Falls (waterfall, 20 miles), Opal Creek / Little North Santiam (swimming hole, 21 miles), and Bagby Hot Springs (hot spring, 23 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

First-come Marion Forks Detroit · National Forest Season Year-round Fee Single Site: $21 per night; double site $40; additional vehicle $7 Reservable Whispering Falls Detroit · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Single Site: $21 per night Reservable Santiam Flats Detroit · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Single Site: $21 per night Reservable Cleator Bend Idanha · National Forest Season May to October Fee Group Site: $200 per night (up to 45 people)

More campgrounds: camping near Detroit and campgrounds in Linn.

Sources

Photo credits

Reservable: Recreation.gov Single Site: $25 per night; additional vehicle $9; day use $9
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