U.S. Forest Service · Willamette National Forest · OR

Cove Creek (OR)

COVE CREEKPhoto · U.S. Forest Service
OpenSeason 05-01 – 09-30
ReservableAccess
66Sites
99 ftMax rig

The place

The campground area offers 60 campsites, 55 single and 6 double sites, that can accommodate trailers up to 30 feet in length. There are both reservable and FCFS Campsites. The campsites are laid out in two main loops with sites #1-36 in one and sites #37-63 in the other. There is a designated host site (#1) near the entrance. The group camp offers individual campsites and a picnic shelter that can accommodate up to 70 people. 20 vehicles, and trailers up to 30 feet in length. All sites are equipped with picnic tables and fire rings. Keep reading

The day use area includes a boat launch and 2 courtesy docks for loading and unloading only; no mooring is allowed. *Day use parking fee for non campers. There are approximately 35 parking spaces for use at the day use area, which have also been used as overflow parking (eg extra vehicle w/boat trailer) for the campground. *Extra vehicle fee for campers. Campsites are surrounded by towering trees, which create a secluded atmosphere. Visitors enjoy exploring the area and discovering osprey hovering above or nesting in many trees. Water is available to visitors from faucet risers throughout the site. There are 4 double-flush toilets, 2 of which contain coin-operated showers, located throughout the site. Trash receptacles are located in the campground. If paying for FCFS sites with a Credit Card, a Remote Offline Kiosk (ROK) is offered at this campground. There are no refunds, modifications, cancellations, or other fee changes allowed with ROK payments. This system is the same as putting cash into a fee tube and cannot be refunded. This system does not show site availability and you must check that the site is available prior to making payment. Reservations for this site can be made up to 6 months in advance of arrival date for individual camp sites and 12 months in advance of arrival date for the group camp by reserving online at RECREATION.GOV or by calling 877-444-6777. Campfires allowed until and unless otherwise posted. Fire bans are common during summer months. Please plan accordingly. Recreation 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. Facilities 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. The group campground comes with a sheltered eating area. 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. 2 Iron rangers available for camp fees, extra vehicle fees &/or day use parking fees. Campfires allowed until and unless otherwise posted. Fire bans are common during summer months. Please plan accordingly. Natural Features 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. Nearby Attractions Additional hiking trails can be found across the lake, including those that lead to Dome Rock and Needle Rock. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (541) 967-3917.

The sites · 66

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
AREA COVE CREEK GROUPGROUPgroup standard nonelectric30 ftyes
East001management40 ft
East002management40 ft
East003standard nonelectric70 ft
East004standard nonelectric38 ft
East005standard nonelectric25 ft
East006standard nonelectric40 ft
East007standard nonelectric35 ft
East008standard nonelectric32 ft
East009standard nonelectric34 ft
East011standard nonelectric45 ft
East012standard nonelectric65 ft
East016standard nonelectric99 ft
East017standard nonelectric37 ft
East018standard nonelectric45 ft
East019standard nonelectric55 ft
East020standard nonelectric24 ft
East021standard nonelectric35 ft
East022standard nonelectric90 ft
East023standard nonelectric35 ft
East024standard nonelectric42 ft
East025standard nonelectric45 ft
East026standard nonelectric56 ft
East027standard nonelectric99 ft
East028standard nonelectric32 ft
East029standard nonelectric48 ft
East030standard nonelectric36 ft
East031standard nonelectric27 ft
East032standard nonelectric42 ft
East033standard nonelectric38 ft
East034standard nonelectric32 ft
East035standard nonelectric23 ft
East036standard nonelectric25 ft
S&PDouble S&Pmanagement32 ft
S&PSingle S&Pmanagement40 ft
West010standard nonelectric32 ft
West013standard nonelectric27 ft
West014standard nonelectric33 ft
West015standard nonelectric38 ft
West037standard nonelectric33 ft
West038standard nonelectric33 ft
West039standard nonelectric50 ft
West040standard nonelectric35 ft
West041standard nonelectric40 ft
West042standard nonelectric36 ft
West043standard nonelectric50 ft
West044standard nonelectric46 ft
West045standard nonelectric43 ft
West046standard nonelectric46 ft
West047standard nonelectric50 ft
West048standard nonelectric50 ft
West049standard nonelectric36 ft
West050standard nonelectric48 ft
West051standard nonelectric47 ft
West052standard nonelectric50 ft
West053standard nonelectric32 ft
West054standard nonelectric45 ft
West055standard nonelectric42 ft
West056standard nonelectric50 ft
West057rv nonelectric90 ft

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Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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