About Southshore Campground
At an elevation of 1,604 ft., Southshore Campground is located on the south shore of Detroit Lake, a little west and south of Pretty Knob Island. A mix of wooded and open sites are available, located a little further away from the busier portions of Detroit Lake. You'll find quiet camping on all but the busiest weekends. The campground offers 25 single and five double family campsites. There are vault toilets and drinking water onsite. Coin operated showers are available a mile away at Cove Creek. 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. Additional hiking trails can be found across the lake, including those that lead to Dome Rock and Needle Rock. The town of Detroit is across the lake with hometown activities. The Cascading…
- Fees: - Single Campsites - $25 per night - Multiple Campsites - $46 per night - Extra Vehicles - $9 per vehicle, per night - Day Use - $9 per…
- Managed by: USFS - Willamette National Forest
- Where: 2 mi southwest of Detroit, OR · 44.7054, -122.1762
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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: May–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Feb.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| FR 1000021 | ATV road | 0.5 mi | 0.5 mi |
| Stahlman Point | Hiking | 0.8 mi | 2.1 mi |
| Piety | Hiking | 1.0 mi | 0.9 mi |
| Tumble Ridge | Hiking | 1.3 mi | 5.2 mi |
| FR 1000130 | ATV road | 1.6 mi | 1.2 mi |
| Blowout Arm | Hiking | 2.0 mi | 0.2 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 is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Sisters (Dark Sky Community), 42 mi.
Propane: 22.5 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Cove Creek Campground 0.8 mi
- Detroit Ranger District (Us Highway 22) 1.1 mi
- Piety Island Campground 1.4 mi
- Detroit Lake State Park Campground 1.6 mi
- Detroit Lake 2.2 mi
- Hoover Campground 2.7 mi