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NRSO |
| description |
Santiam Flats Campground rests on the shores of the sparkling Detroit Lake. Visitors enjoy fishing, boating on the lake, and hiking on the nearby Stahlman Point Trail. |
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Travel 2.6 miles northeast of Detroit, Oregon. From Detroit, follow Highway 22 east for 2.6 miles to Blowout Road (FSR 10) on the right. Santiam Flats Campground in on the right. |
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Sites have picnic tables, grills and easy access to the vault toilets. Drinking water spigots are spread throughout the campground. Most campsites offer views of lake. |
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SANTIAM FLATS CAMPGROUND |
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131440 |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=131440&cmp=39-32--joewils |
| importantInformation |
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. There are no electric hookups available Off-road vehicles are not permitted First-come, first-served sites may be available Limit 1 vehicle per site; a fee will be charged for additional vehicles Please check-in with campground host upon arrival You must stay in the campsite that you reserved. Site swapping is not allowed. 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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Detroit Lake provides plenty of opportunity for water recreation like boating, water skiing and kayaking. |
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The campground lies in the Willamette National Forest, which stretches for 110 miles along the western slopes of the Cascade Range. The varied landscape of high mountains, narrow canyons, cascading streams and wooded slopes offer varied recreational opportunities for visitors. |
| recreationDescription |
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. 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. The Willamette National Forest has about 1,700 miles of trail. While many are in wilderness areas, a number of trails are low-elevation, easy-access trails for year-round hiking. |