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Recreation Region: Detroit Ranger District

Cleator Bend Group Campground

Cleator Bend Group Campground, located on a bend of the Breitenbush River, is a popular destination for river runners and camping lovers alike. The group area provides an ideal base camp for fishing, hiking, biking and more. The capacity for the group site is 45 guests.

The Breitenbush River is a popular spot for wading, swimming and rainbow trout fishing.

Current Conditions
Closed for the 2025 season and will reopen in the spring of 2026.

Reservations

Make Reservations Here

Reservation only.

General Information

May - October

Open 24 hours/day

  • 14 day stay limit.
  • Check-in time: 2:00 p.m. or later. Check-out time: 1:00 p.m.
  • Use of chainsaws in the campground is prohibited

No passes honored. 

Overnight Use:
Group Site: $200 per night (up to 45 people)

Within developed recreation sites, dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet, or otherwise under physical restrictive control. 36 CFR 261.16(j)

A sign that says, "detroit ranger station willamette national forest" with a building in the background

Address: 44125 North Santiam Highway SE Detroit, OR 97342
Phone: (503) 854-3366
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: sm.fs.mf@usda.gov

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 44.77799

Longitude: -121.99942

Directions

From Highway 22 at Detroit, turn onto Breitenbush Road (Forest Service Road 46). The campground is 9.8 miles ahead on the right.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Vault toilet(s)

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Fishing - River/StreamFishing - River/Stream

Last updated March 17, 2026