USFS · Campground · Fee
With 63 sites and a 70 person group campground, Cove Creek Campground is the largest national forest Campground on Detroit Lake. Cove Creek Campground rests on the shores of Detroit Lake at an elevation of 1,600 feet. A mix of wooded and open sites are provided at the campground. Its location is near enough to the Detroit Reservoir to hear passing boats, but a little too far for unobstructed views of the lake. The reservoir covers 3,500 acres and is surrounded by groves of Douglas fir. The campground offers single and double-family campsites, as well as an accessible group site for up to 70 people. Accessible flush toilets, drinking water and coin-operated showers are available 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. 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. The Stahlman Point Trail is a quarter-mile from the campground entrance road. The trail meanders through younger Douglas fir forests and offers some memorable views of Detroit Lake. Additional hiking trails can be found across the lake, including those that lead to Dome Rock and Needle Rock.
From the USFS.Official page
No. Cove Creek Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
From Detroit, Oregon, travel east on Highway 22 for 2.7 miles to Blowout Road (Forest Service Road 10). Proceed on Blowout Road 3.6 miles to Cove Creek Campground on the right.
14 day limitCheck-in time is 2:00 pm or later. Check-out time is 1:00 pm.Campsite must be occupied every night paid.Use of chainsaws in the campground is prohibitedDogs MUST be on leash at all times within the campgroundSee special regulations for the are
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.