Detroit Lake is located in the Cascades of
Oregon.
The
400-foot-deep lake was created in 1953 when the
U.S.
Army Corp of Engineers completed the Detroit Dam project. The lake is
over nine miles long with more
than 32 miles of
shore line.
Detroit provides many easily
accessible locations for avid fishermen. There are many fishing spots around
Detroit Lake that can be very good from the shore. Fishing from the dam
provides the easiest access with some very good fishing action.
Hover
campground/day use area located on the
Santiam River Arm has a very long ADA
accessible fishing dock in a good fishing location. Other good areas are any
where a creek or river empties into the lake, like Tumble Creek, French Creek,
and the Breitenbush River.
There are many high lakes located in the Detroit area, which are stocked
during the year. The high lakes are also open year round, but winter conditions
make these lakes inaccessible during the winter months.
Location: 50-miles east of Salem on Highway 22.
Camping:
Detroit Lake State Park on highway 22.
The park is located on the warm and sunny north shores of Detroit Lake.
The Campground is open March 1st through November 3Oth. The overnight campground
has 311 campsite. 107 full hookup sites, 72 electrical sites, and 132 tent
sites. 2 camp sites F24 and F25 are accessible to campers with
disabilities. All areas have flush toilets and hot showers throughout the
campground. There are 2 boat moorage docks located in F and H loop with a total
of 41 slips on each dock.
U.S.
Army Corp of Engineers completed the Detroit Dam project. The lake is
over nine miles long with more
than 32 miles of
shore line.
Detroit provides many easily
accessible locations for avid fishermen. There are many fishing spots around
Detroit Lake that can be very good from the shore. Fishing from the dam
provides the easiest access with some very good fishing action.
Hover
campground/day use area located on the
