Detroit Lake

Sixty miles east of Salem, on the North Santiam River, is a sizable reservoir called Detroit Lake. The Detroit Lake State Recreation Area on the northeast shore is the finest location to access this 3,500-acre lake.

The lake is one of the biggest in Oregon, measuring 9 miles and 3,500 acres, and also one of the best lakes to visit in Oregon. The 300 campsite spaces are renowned to sell out like hotcakes in the summer because it is a well-liked location for camping. The most distinctive campground, Piety Island Campground, is located in the center of the lake and is only reachable by boat. Cove Creek Campground and Southshore Campground are two other well-liked Forest Service campgrounds.

Over 250 campsites, a tourist center, and boat ramps are available in the recreation area. All overnight campers have use to the campground's flushing bathrooms and showers, which are available to both RV and tent campers.

Detroit Lake is a popular place for fishing. Due to the numerous surrounding hatcheries, rainbow trout are frequently targeted by anglers. Two marinas in the neighboring city of Detroit provide boat rentals as well as fishing equipment and bait.

Location: Linn & Marion Counties, Oregon