Hoover Campground

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Detroit Dispersed Camping Restrictions

Pursuant to 16 USC§ 551 and 36 CFR 261.50(a) and (b), and to provide for public safety, the following acts are prohibited in the Closure Areas, roads and their associated spur roads, trailheads, and recreation sites described in this order on National Forest System lands within the administrative boundaries of the Willamette National Forest. This Order is effective on August 18th, 2025, and shall be in effect through August 17th, 2027, unless it is rescinded sooner.

PROHIBITIONS:

Camping. 36 CFR § 261.58(e).

CLOSURE DESCRIPTION:

All closures are contained within the state of Oregon, within Marion and Linn Counties, and within the Administrative Boundaries of the Willamette National Forest. The closed portions are all US Forest Service general forest areas as described below and depicted on the attached maps, which are incorporated into this order as Exhibits A-C.

Closure Area:

This Order applies to three distinct Closure Areas, which are listed below. The Closure Areas are geographically separated and located within two different Counties:

Closures are located within Township 9S., Range 5E., Sections 26, 35, and 36; and Township 9S., Range 6E., Sections 21, 28, 29, 30, and 31, in Marion County.
Closures are also located within Township 8S., Range 5E., Sections 1, 2, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 21, 22, and 27, in Linn County.

Elk Lake

No Dispersed camping within 500 feet of the high-water mark of Elk Lake.
See attached map, Exhibit A.

Breitenbush Road (Forest Service Road (FSR) 46)

Beginning at the intersection of Breitenbush Road (FSR 46) and the Forest Boundary, the affected area is 500 feet on both sides of the road from the center line of FSR 46 for 5 road miles.
See attached map, Exhibit B.

Blowout Road (Forest Service Road (FSR) 10)

Beginning at the intersection of State Highway 22 and Blowout Road (FSR 10), the affected area is 500 feet on both sides of the road from the center line of FSR 10 for 6.8 road miles.
From the intersection of FSR 10 and FSR 10-130, the affected area is 500 feet on both sides of the road from the center line of FSR 10-130 for 1.2 road miles.
See attached map, Exhibit C.

EXEMPTIONS:

Pursuant to 36 CFR § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order:

Persons with Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 (Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order) specifically exempting them from this Order.
Any Federal, State, or Local Officer, or member of an organized rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of an official duty.
Any person camping in the affected area within developed fee campgrounds within a developed recreation approved site.

These prohibitions are in addition to the general prohibitions in 36 CFR Part 261, Subpart A Violations of these prohibitions are punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000.00 for an individual or $10,000.00 for a corporation or imprisonment for not more than six months or both. 16 U.S.C. § 551; 18 U.S.C. §§ 3551, 3571, and 3581.

Executed in Springfield, Oregon on this 18th day of August, 2025.

Robert Sanchez
Forest Supervisor
Willamette National Forest

Overview

The campground area offers 35 campsites, 25 single and 10 double sites, that can accommodate trailers up to 30 feet in length. The campsites are laid out in two main loops with sites #1-21 in one and sites #22-35 in the other. There are approximately 20 extra-vehicle parking spaces on the east side of the campground for overflow parking. *Extra vehicle fee. The group camp offers a group site composed of 6 individual campsites and a picnic shelter for groups of up to 70 people. The site can accommodate trailers up to 30 feet in length. All sites are equipped with picnic tables and fire rings. The day use area includes a boat launch, 2 courtesy docks, a separate fishing pier, and 2 lakeside viewing platforms. There are approximately 35 parking spaces for use at the boat ramp area, which have also been used as overflow parking (eg extra vehicle w/boat trailer) for the campground. * Day use parking fee for non campers.

Water is available to visitors from faucet risers throughout the site. There are 2 double-flush toilets and 1 single vault toilet located in accessible locations within the site. The group site has two single vaults. Trash receptacles are located in the campground. There is one self-guided nature trail within the sites.

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.

This campground has reservable and FCFS campsites.

If paying for FCFS sites with a Credit Card, a Remote Offline Kiosk (ROK) is offered at this campground. There are no refunds, modifications, cancellations, or other fee changes allowed with ROK payments. This system is the same as putting cash into a fee tube and cannot be refunded. This system does not show site availability and you must check that the site is available prior to making payment.

Campfires allow until and unless otherwise posted. Fire bans are common during summer months. Please plan accordingly.

Reservations for this site can be made up to 6 months in advance of reservation date for individual camp sites and 12 months in advance of arrival date for the group camp by reserving online at RECREATION.GOV or by calling 877-444-6777.

Recreation

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 is in 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 a short footpath that delights many campers.

Facilities

This campground has 35 standard sites, with 21 reservable, and 1 reservable group site. An interpretive trail and an accessible 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.

Campfires allow until and unless otherwise posted. Fire bans are common during summer months. Please plan accordingly.

Natural Features

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (541) 967-3917.

Nearby Attractions

Detroit Lake provides the major attraction for recreation opportunities at this site. Detroit Lake provides countless water recreation opportunities abound such as boating, waterskiing, kayaking, fishing, etc. Additionally, there are numerous trails in the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness and adjacent National Forest that recreational users come to the area to enjoy.

Catfish, rainbow trout and Kokanee salmon are among the most common species found in the lake. A convenient boat ramp is in 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 a short footpath that delights many campers.

Camp site features

Across 35 camp sites:

Fire pit: 34 of 35 sites
Picnic table: 34 of 35 sites
Pets allowed: 34 of 35 sites
Group sites: 1 of 35 sites
Longest RV: 99 ft
Largest party: 70 people
Equipment: CAR, CARAVAN/CAMPER VAN, LARGE TENT OVER 9X12`, PICKUP CAMPER, RV, Tent, Trailer, VEHICLE

Directions

Drive 2.7 miles east of Detroit, OR on Highway 22. Turn onto Blowout Road/Forest Service Road 10, then go 0.75 miles west to the Hoover Group Site.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

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Daniel G

Loop:West

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Such an amazing and beautiful place to stay....most sites are huge in comparison to anywhere else, well maintained, and lots of access to the river and detroit lake, one of the best places to get away!

Kaylauna D

Loop:West

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Clean sites and clean restrooms. Weekday camping was awesome. We had the campground to ourselves!! We’ll be back next summer. Camp host Kayla was very polite.

Jeana D

Loop:West

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Reviewed 2 months ago

The past 2 years since Linn County took over campgrounds in the Santiam corridor, and Bob died, it’s had A LOT fewer first come first serve sites, less cleanup of downed logs, and less improvements. Site #13 at Hoover has a stump right where you come out of the trailer making it not only difficult and unpleasant to manoeuvre around but also dangerous. My hope is that someone is hired that has initiative, and the people in mind, to actually care for these campgrounds.

Andrew B

Loop:West

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Our site may have just been a little unfortunate. We were right next to the bathroom which can be nice, but it was very bright and loud all night. Also, it’s the only bathroom for the entire campground. We had people walking through our site all day and night. But the campground was nice enough overall, I just wouldn’t get our site again.

Mariah G

Loop:West

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Reviewed 3 months ago

It was a great area for camping with kids

Scott A

Loop:West

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Reviewed 4 months ago

Camp host was super nice and helpful

Availability

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