Cove Creek Campground

Located near Idanha on Detroit Lake, this concrete boat ramp provides convenient access to the North Santiam River reservoir. The ramp is approximately 12 feet wide and includes a dock for loading and unloading boats. The campground offers 35 campsites (accommodating trailers up to 30 feet) plus overflow parking, making it a practical base for multi-day paddling trips. Reservations are available through Recreation.gov by calling 801-226-3564.

Detroit Lake is a popular destination for boaters and paddlers, offering approximately 1,000 feet of shoreline at the day-use area. The lake supports fishing for rainbow trout, Kokanee salmon, and catfish. Note that mooring is not permitted on the lake. Paddlers should be aware that the lake is also used for water skiing and jet skiing, so expect mixed boat traffic. For trip planning, several other campgrounds are located within 10 miles, including Breitenbush and Whispering Falls, providing additional camping options in the area.

Overview
The campground area offers 35 campsites, 25 single and 10 double sites, that can accommodate trailers up to 30 feet in length.  The campsites are laid out in two main loops with sites #1-21 in one and sites #22-35 in the other.  There are approximately 20 extra-vehicle parking spaces on the east side of the campground for overflow parking. *Extra vehicle fee.  The group camp offers a...

Overview
The campground area offers 35 campsites, 25 single and 10 double sites, that can accommodate trailers up to 30 feet in length.  The campsites are laid out in two main loops with sites #1-21 in one and sites #22-35 in the other.  There are approximately 20 extra-vehicle parking spaces on the east side of the campground for overflow parking. *Extra vehicle fee.  The group camp offers a group site composed of 6 individual campsites and a picnic shelter for groups of up to 70 people.  The site can accommodate trailers up to 30 feet in length.  All sites are equipped with picnic tables and fire rings.  The day use area includes a boat launch, 2 courtesy docks, a separate fishing pier, and 2 lakeside viewing platforms.  There are approximately 35 parking spaces for use at the boat ramp area, which have also been used as overflow parking (eg extra vehicle w/boat trailer) for the campground. * Day use parking fee for non campers.
Water is available to visitors from faucet risers throughout the site.  There are 2 double-flush toilets and 1 single vault toilet located in accessible locations within the site.  The group site has two single vaults.  Trash receptacles are located in the campground.  There is one self-guided nature trail within the sites. 
Hoover sits among Douglas fir and maple trees and large ferns at an elevation of 1,600 feet. The campground is located in the North Santiam Travel Corridor of Willamette National Forest. The forest covers 1.6 million acres on the western slopes of the Cascade Mountains. 
This campground has reservable and FCFS campsites. 
Scan and Pay is offered at this campground; you may also pay by cash or check for FCFS campsites. There are no refunds, modifications, cancellations, or other fee changes allowed with Scan and Pay payments. This system is the same as putting cash into a fee tube and cannot be refunded. Please download the Rec.Gov app prior to arriving at the campground as there may be no cellular service or very limited service at the campground.  
Campfires allow until and unless otherwise posted. Fire bans are common during summer months. Please plan accordingly.
Reservations for this site can be made up to 6 months in advance of reservation 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.
Recreation
Sailing, boating, water skiing and fishing are all excellent options for enjoying Detroit Lake. Catfish, rainbow trout and Kokanee salmon are among the most common species found in the lake. A convenient boat ramp is in the campground.

Several hiking trails dot the area, including Stahlman Point Trail, which offers beautiful vistas of Detroit Lake and the surrounding area. The Hoover Nature Trail is a short footpath that delights many campers.Facilities
This campground has 35 standard sites, with 21 reservable, and 1 reservable group site. An interpretive trail and an accessible viewing and fishing platform are part of the campground. Each site has a campfire ring and picnic table. Flush toilets are available at the campground and the group campground has a vault toilet. Access roads are made from compacted rock and dirt. Firewood can be purchased on-site. 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. 
Campfires allow until and unless otherwise posted. Fire bans are common during summer months. Please plan accordingly.
Natural Features
Hoover sits among Douglas fir and maple trees and large ferns at an elevation of 1,600 feet. The campground is located in the North Santiam Travel Corridor of Willamette National Forest. The forest covers 1.6 million acres on the western slopes of the Cascade Mountains.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (541) 967-3917.
Nearby Attractions
Detroit Lake provides the major attraction for recreation opportunities at this site.  Detroit Lake provides countless water recreation opportunities abound such as boating, waterskiing, kayaking, fishing, etc.  Additionally, there are numerous trails in the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness and adjacent National Forest that recreational users come to the area to enjoy.

Catfish, rainbow trout and Kokanee salmon are among the most common species found in the lake. A convenient boat ramp is in the campground. Several hiking trails dot the area, including Stahlman Point Trail, which offers beautiful vistas of Detroit Lake and the surrounding area. The Hoover Nature Trail is a short footpath that delights many campers.

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