Southshore at Detroit Lake - Willamette (OR)
Detroit, Oregon · 1,598 ft · In Willamette National Forest
Wildfire 22 mi N: Austin, 12,888 acres, 98% contained
At a glance
5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 1,598 ft (487 m)1,598 ft487 m
Loops4
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 5 staff entries left out. Loop names are trimmed and merged.
How we name loops
“S&P” is a staff entry, not a campsite, and is left out.
Amenities
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- Campfires allowed
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About
Overview
Southshore Campground provides 30 campsites, 25 single and 5 double sites, in two main loops. This campground is now fully reservable. First come first serve is only available if no prior reservation has been made on site and only one night at a time. The sites can accommodate trailers up to 30 feet in length. Campsites 4 -11 are walk in, tent only sites. No RV's or trailers allowed for these sites. All sites are equipped with picnic tables and fire rings. The Boat Launch area includes the launch and two courtesy docks. *Day use is available for a parking fee. Drinking water is available to both sites via individual faucet risers located throughout the campground. There are two double-vault toilets, and two single-vault toilets located in accessible locations throughout the sites. Trash receptacles are located in the campground. There are approximately 43 parking spaces for use at the boat ramp area, which have also been used as overflow parking (ex. extra vehicle w/boat trailer) or the campground. *Extra Vehicle Fee for campers.
Campfires allowed until and unless otherwise posted. Fire bans are common during summer months. Please plan accordingly.
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Cell service
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Cell service at Southshore at Detroit Lake - Willamette (OR): FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny, 5% chance of rain72°47°
- ThuSunny78°47°
- FriSunny82°47°
- SatSlight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny, 21% chance of rain63°38°
- SunMostly Sunny, 4% chance of rain65°40°
Nearby camping
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Public Land · under 100 ft · Detroit
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3 more within 25 mi
4 OpenStreetMap entries in Detroit share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 11 mi
Camp site
Idanha, OR · On U.S. Forest Service land · Willamette National Forest
- 11 mi
Camp site
Idanha, OR · On U.S. Forest Service land · Willamette National Forest
- 17 mi
Camp site
Detroit, OR · On Bureau of Land Management land · Nw Oregon Cascades Field Office
- 17 mi
Camp site
Detroit, OR · On Bureau of Land Management land · Nw Oregon Cascades Field Office
- 17 mi
Camp site
Detroit, OR · On Bureau of Land Management land · Nw Oregon Cascades Field Office
Location and contact
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