
Weekend availability at Southshore at Detroit Lake - Willamette (OR)
Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 19, 6:04 AM PTSold out 1 of the next 2 weekends — exactly when cancellation alerts earn their keep.
- Fri, Sep 18Sold out
- Fri, Sep 25Open22/28 sites
Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.
How booked is Southshore at Detroit Lake - Willamette (OR)?
as of September 19Sites are open right now — we found space out to Sep. That changes fast at a campground. We check Southshore at Detroit Lake - Willamette (OR) around the clock, so the moment your dates fill up and a cancellation reopens them, you'll be first to know. Weekdays still have room — for now.
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Campsites & amenities
Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.
- Campsites
- 33
- Pull-through
- 10
About this campground
Overview Southshore Campground provides 30 campsites, 25 single and 5 double sites, in two main loops. This campground is now fully reservable. First come first serve is only available if no prior reservation has been made on site and only one night at a time. The sites can accommodate trailers up to 30 feet in length. Campsites 4 -11 are walk in, tent only sites. No RV's or trailers allowed for these sites. All sites are equipped with picnic tables and fire rings. The Boat Launch area includes the launch and two courtesy docks. *Day use is available for a parking fee. Drinking water is available to both sites via individual faucet risers located throughout the campground. There are two double-vault toilets, and two single-vault toilets located in accessible locations throughout the sites. Trash receptacles are located in the campground. There are approximately 43 parking spaces for use at the boat ramp area, which have also been used as overflow parking (ex. extra vehicle w/boat trailer) or the campground. *Extra Vehicle Fee for campers. Campfires allowed until and unless otherwise posted. Fire bans are common during summer months. Please plan accordingly. A mix of wooded and open sites are available, located a little further away from the busier portions of Detroit Lake. You'll find quiet camping on all but the busiest weekends. Detroit Lake covers 3,500 acres and is surrounded by groves of Douglas fir. Reservations for this site can be made up to 6 months in advance of arrival date by reserving online at RECREATION.GOV or by calling 877-444-6777. Recreation Detroit Lake is a popular destination for boating, jet skiing, swimming and fishing. Rainbow trout, Kokanee salmon and catfish are found in the lake. A boat ramp and dock are located next to the campground.Facilities The campground offers 25 single and five double family campsites. There are vault toilets and drinking water onsite. Coin operated showers are available a mile away at Cove Creek. In the day use area, there is about 1,000 ft. of shoreline. There is a dock for launching, loading and unloading only. There is no mooring allowed.Natural Features A mix of wooded and open sites are available, located a little further away from the busier portions of Detroit Lake. You'll find quiet camping on all but the busiest weekends. Detroit Lake covers 3,500 acres and is surrounded by groves of Douglas fir. Nearby Attractions Additional hiking trails can be found across the lake, including those that lead to Dome Rock and Needle Rock. The town of Detroit is across the lake with hometown activities. The Cascading Rivers Bikeway is available for cyclists of all ages. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (541) 967-3917.
Getting there
From Detroit, Oregon, travel east on State Highway 22 for 2.7 miles to Blowout Road/Forest Service Road 10. From Idanha, Oregon, travel west on State Highway 22 for 0.7 miles to Blowout Road/Forest Service Road 10. Proceed on Blowout Road 4.7 miles to Southshore Campground on the right.
Activities
- FISHING
- BOATING
- BIKING
- SWIMMING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Cove Creek (OR)Willamette National Forest1 mi
- Detroit Ranger District (US Highway 22)Willamette National Forest1 mi
- Detroit LakeWillamette National Forest2 mi
- Hoover CampgroundWillamette National Forest3 mi
- Upper Arm Day Use AreaWillamette National Forest3 mi
- Elk Lake CampgroundWillamette National Forest8 mi
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