4.2745 reviewsPrice
$20 - $35/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
9 campsites
Season
Open May 1 to Septem...
Cell
No Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$20 - $35/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
9 campsites
Season
Open May 1 to Septem...
Cell
No Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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PO BOX 549, DETROIT, Oregon, 97342, United States
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Learn more about alerts →River-focused campers with kids will get the most out of this place. The water is shallow enough for kids to splash around, there's a small beach, a boat ramp for floaters, and trout fishing when the crowds thin out. Arrive early on weekends or go midweek.
No showers, no cell service, and nine sites packed tight with no real privacy. Hikers hoping to explore the surrounding trails should know wildfire damage has left much of the trail network impassable. RVs aren't accommodated at all.
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Summer delivers the best conditions, with daytime highs in the mid-70s to mid-80s°F and cool nights in the 50s-60s. The site opens in May, when river recreation and trail access reach their peak. Expect moderate weekend crowds during summer months. Weekday visits or early arrivals improve your chances of securing one of the nine sites. Winter brings rain and occasional snow, while spring and autumn see intermittent rainfall.
Peak season May–Sept; best weather (mid-70s to mid-80s) and prime river recreation.
The North Santiam State Recreation Area offers a variety of amenities, primarily focused on basic camping and day-use facilities. For campers, there are 9 walk-in/boat-in tent sites available from May 1 to September 30, which operate on a first-come, first-served basis. Campers have access to drinkable water on-site, and flush toilets are available within the facility. The campsite nearest the parking area is accessible to campers with disabilities, featuring a hard-surfaced gravel trail. The park also boasts 10 picnic sites, several offering scenic river views, and a group picnic shelter equipped with electricity, tables, a BBQ stand, and a firepit. Firewood may be available, as suggested by some reviews, though this is unconfirmed.
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