Located in the Cascade Mountains, Detroit Lake State Park is the gateway to beautiful Detroit Lake. The 400-foot-deep lake was created in 1953 when the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers completed the Detroit Dam project. The lake is over nine miles long with more than 32 miles of shore line. This is the spot for all types of water sports: fishing, boating, swimming, water skiing, and personal watercraft.
The park has a large campground bordering the lake. Along with two swimming areas, you'll find two playgrounds, a wildlife viewing area, and a visitor center with historical exhibits and a store with gifts, ice, soft drinks, firewood, souvenirs and educational toys.
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Vital stats
Open mid March - end of October.
$3 daily day-use fee or buy a 12-month permit for $25, or a 24-month permit for $40. These 1- and 2-year permits are good at all state park day-use areas.
106 full hookup, 72 electrical, 133 tent (maximum site 60 feet), 82 boat slips. For information only, call (503)854-3346 or (800) 551-6949. To make reservations, call 1-800-452-5687.
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with Willamette National Forest, operates Detroit Lake State Recreation Area through a Special Use Permit from the USDA, US Forest Service, an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Park rates (subject to rate changes; winter, emergency or other closures)
May 1 to September 30
Full rate: $20
Electrical hookup: $20
Tent site: $16
Extra vehicle: $5
Boat moorage: $7
Daily day use: $3
Yearly day use: $25
| | October 1 to April 30 (Discovery Season)
Full rate: $16
Electrical hookup: $16
Tent site: $12
Extra vehicle: $5
Boat moorage: $7
Daily day use: $3
Yearly day use: $25
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Services
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Camping |
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Accessible camping |
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Tent |
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Electric |
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Full hookup |
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Showers |
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Reservations |
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Playgrounds |
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Wildlife watching |
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Bird watching |
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Native plant |
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Boating |
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Boat ramp |
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Boat slips |
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Marina |
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Fishing |
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Swimming |
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Special events |
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Nature programs |
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Celebrations |
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Athletics |
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Interpretive events |
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Forest |
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Lake |
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Mountains |
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Interpretation |
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Interpretive tours |
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Evening programs |
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Interpretive signs |
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Interpretive displays |
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Nature/Visitor center |
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Interpretive store |
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ADA restroom |
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Restrooms |
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