About Hoover Campground
Hoover Campground and the the adjacent [Hoover Group Site](http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/willamette/recreation/recarea/?recid=4220) sit among Douglas fir and maple trees and large ferns at an elevation of 1,600 feet on the shores of the sparkling Detroit Lake. 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. 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. 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…
- Fees: - Single Campsites - $28 per night - Multiple Campsites - $52 per night - Extra Vehicles - $9 per vehicle, per night - Day Use - $9 per…
- Season: May – September
- Managed by: USFS - Willamette National Forest
- Where: 2 mi southeast of Detroit, OR · 44.71198, -122.12315
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Mar.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Creek | ATV road | 0.1 mi | 10.1 mi |
| FR 2231702 | ATV road | 0.5 mi | 1.5 mi |
| Stahlman Point | Hiking | 0.6 mi | 2.1 mi |
| Piety | Hiking | 1.9 mi | 0.9 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Sisters (Dark Sky Community), 41 mi.
Propane: 25 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Santiam Flats Campground 0.6 mi
- Cove Creek Campground 1.8 mi
- Piety Island Campground 2 mi
- River Mountain RV Park 2.6 mi
- Southshore Campground 2.7 mi
- Detroit Lake State Park Campground 2.9 mi