About this campground
Upper Arm is situated on a quiet cove of the Breitenbush Arm of Detroit Lake away from motor boating activities. Fishing opportunities abound along the shoreline trails and from the wooden fishing pier. Enjoy calm water at the sandy swimming beach. Observe various species of waterfowl and birds from the wildlife viewpoint.
Getting there
1 mile north of Detroit, Oregon. From Detroit, Oregon, turn onto Breitenbush Road (FSR 46) for 1 mile to Upper Arm Day Use on left.
Activities
- FISHING
- PICNICKING
- WILDLIFE VIEWING
- SWIMMING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Cove Creek (OR)Willamette National Forest3 mi
- Detroit Ranger District (US Highway 22)Willamette National Forest3 mi
- HOOVER CAMPGROUNDWillamette National Forest3 mi
- Southshore at Detroit Lake - Willamette (OR)Willamette National Forest3 mi
- Battle Ax Creek TrailheadWillamette National Forest5 mi
- Detroit LakeWillamette National Forest5 mi
Explore more Oregon camping
Upper Arm Day Use Area doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby Oregon campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.
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