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Detroit Ranger District

The Detroit Ranger District is located in the northern part of the Willamette National Forest, bordering Mt. Hood National Forest and the Warm Springs Indian Reservation.

This area is accessible from the west on Highway 22 from Salem, from the east on Highway 22 via Highway 20/126 from the Santiam Pass area, or from the north on Forest Road 46 from the Mt. Hood National Forest.

Camping: Here you will find popular campgrounds in the Detroit Lake Area, as well as Breitenbush Campground and Shady Cove Campground that serve as the base for adventures such as hiking, horseback riding, OHV riding, swimming, and more.

Hiking: Incredible vistas await while backpacking in the Mt. Jefferson - Jefferson Park Trail Area. Many day hiking opportunities can be found throughout the district such as the Detroit Reservoir Trail Area and Coffin Mountain Trail Area.

Other Recreation: Many areas offer great boating and swimming such as the Detroit Lake Area, Elk Lake Campground, and Three Pools Day Use Area.

Recreation Sites

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Piety Island Campground
Site Open
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Picnicking Hiking Water Activities
Piety Island Campground is located on Detroit Lake with easy boat-in access from the northeast side of the island. In the winter, depending on water levels and weather conditions sites are available…

Pika-Fir Trailhead
Site Open
Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
This trailhead provides access to:Pika-Fir Trail #3489See trail page for more information.

Pine Ridge Trailhead
Site Open
Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
This trailhead provides access to:Pine Ridge Trail # 3443Turpentine Trail #3490Temple Lake Trail #3444Marion Mountain Trail #3435See Trail page for more information

Riverside at Detroit Campground
Site Open
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Riverside at Detroit Campground is an excellent outdoor retreat designed for campers more interested in a remote experience. Guests are greeted with grand, mature cedars and Douglas fir trees as they…

Roaring Creek Trailhead
Site Closed
Hiking
This trailhead provides access to:Roaring Creek Trail #3361Crown Lake Trail #3362See Trail page for more information.

Santiam Flats Campground
Site Open
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Picnicking Hiking Water Activities
Santiam Flats Campground is located at the confluence of the North Santiam River along the shore of Detroit Lake. The 32 sites (27 single and 5 multiple) have picnic tables, grills and easy access to…

Shady Cove Campground
Site Closed
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Picnicking Hiking
Shady Cove Campground, located within the Opal Creek Scenic Recreation Area, offers visitors a primitive camping experience along the Little North Fork of the Santiam River. Numerous trails within a…

South Breitenbush Trailhead
Site Closed
Hiking
This trailhead provides access to:South Breitenbush Trail #3375Bear Point Trail #3342South Breitenbush Gorge Trail #3366Crag Trail #3364See Trail page for more information.

Southshore Campground
Site Open
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Picnicking Hiking Water Activities
At an elevation of 1,604 ft., Southshore Campground is located on the south shore of Detroit Lake, a little west and south of Pretty Knob Island. A mix of wooded and open sites are available, located…

Last updated May 1st, 2025

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