Southshore Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Open 24 hours/day
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 44.7054, -122.1762
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
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 a little further away from the busier portions of Detroit Lake. You 'll find quiet camping on all but the busiest weekends. The campground offers 25 single and five double family campsites. There are vault toilets and drinking water onsite. Coin operated showers are available a mile away at Cove Creek. 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. Additional hiking trails can be found across the lake, including those that lead to Dome Rock and Needle Rock. The town of Detroit is across the lake with hometown activities. The Cascading Rivers Bikeway is a draw for cyclists. 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.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Southshore Campground free?
No. Southshore Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Southshore Campground?
From Detroit, Oregon, travel east on State Highway 22 for 2.7 miles to Blowout Road (Forest Service Road 10). Proceed on Blowout Road 4.7 miles to Southshore Campground on the right.
What are the rules at Southshore Campground?
Camping is not allowed more than 14 days in a 60 day period.Check-in time: 2:00 pm or later. Check-out time: 1:00 pm; Use of chainsaws in the campground is prohibitedDogs MUST be on leash at all times within the campground; Special regulations are in plac
Nearby
- Southshore at Detroit Lake - Willamette (OR)0.0 mi
- Cove Creek Campground1.0 mi
- Cove Creek (OR)1.0 mi
- Piety Island Campground1.4 mi
- Hoover Group Site2.6 mi
- HOOVER CAMPGROUND2.6 mi
- SANTIAM FLATS CAMPGROUND3.0 mi
- Humbug Campground3.4 mi
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.
