Detroit Lake State Recreation Area
State Recreation Area · Oregon · Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
- Camping
- 469 acres
Park Overview Detroit Lake's campground offers nearly 300 sites on the shore of a forest-ringed canyon reservoir in the Cascade Mountains. The nine-mile-long lake is a popular destination for fishing, boating, and other water sports. Sightseers enjoy views of snow-capped Mt. Jefferson in the distance. The campground has horseshoe pits, a basketball court, a volleyball area, and a playground. There are two courtesy boat ramps, two reservable boat moorages, and a fishing dock. A Visitor Center has information on the park and local attractions, along with gifts, ice, soft drinks, firewood, souven
Plan your visit
Camping
Camping · Shower
Site types & reservations: see the official site.
Know before you go
- Official site
- stateparks.oregon.gov
- Managed by
- Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
Getting there
Things to do
Activities & features: Amphitheater · Boating · Fishing · Interpretive Signage · Picnic Area · Playground · Scenic Overlook · Swimming · Wildlife Viewing
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Sources: Wikimedia Commons / editorial, State agency · updated 2026-09-12