Cove Creek
Cove Creek is a national forest campground in Oregon.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Oregon
- Coordinates
- 44.71203, -122.15862
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233694
About Cove Creek
With 63 sites and a 70 person group campground, Cove Creek Campground is the largest national forest Campground on Detroit Lake. Cove Creek Campground rests on the shores of Detroit Lake at an elevation of 1,600 feet. 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. 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. 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. 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. Additional hiking trails can be found across the lake, including those that lead to Dome Rock and Needle Rock.
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Sweet Home RV Dump · 35 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Chevron Sisters · 41 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 247 designated routes (531 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cove Creek (OR) | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | No hookups |
| Cove Creek Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Cove Creek Group Camp | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Piety Island Campground | Private campground | 0.7 mi | — | — |
| Piety Island | National forest campground | 0.7 mi | — | — |
| Southshore at Detroit Lake - Willamette (OR) | National forest campground | 1.0 mi | — | No hookups |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.