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NRSO |
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Hoover Campground rests on the shores of the sparkling Detroit Lake. The area is covered with towering trees, making for secluded, peaceful camping spots. Visitors enjoy fishing, boating on the lake, and hiking on the Stahlman Point Trail. |
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Drive 2 miles east of Detroit on Highway 22. Turn onto Blowout Road #10, thengo 0.75 miles west to the Hoover Group Site. |
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An interpretive trail and a 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. |
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HOOVER CAMPGROUND |
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73512 |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=73512&cmp=39-32--joewils |
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Bears and cougars frequent the area; keep all food out of sight in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from area after eating This facility has first-come, first-served sites Limit one vehicle per single site; a fee will be charged for additional vehicles You must stay in the campsite that you reserved. Site swapping is not allowed Click here for more information on Willamette National Forest Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information. |
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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. |
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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 lies adjacent to 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 an accessible, short footpath that delights many campers. |