Detroit Flats Day Use Area

Visit the Detroit Flats Day Use Area for picnicking and other day use activities such as picnicking, kayaking, swimming, boating, and water skiing in Detroit Lake (dependent on water levels).

General Information

BBQ grills
Portable toilets and garbage service in summer

Boating Regulations & Boating Safety: Oregon State Marine Board manages boating regulations. Visit their website for boating regulations and safety information. They also have links to information about water levels in the reservoirs.

Boating Safety

Boating Laws

Fishing Regulations & Information: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife manages fishing regulations. Visit their website for information on fishing seasons and fishing licenses.

Reservoir and River Level Information: From the US Army Corps of Engineers.

Day use only: open sunrise to sunset

See special regulations for the area, including dispersed camping restrictions.

No fees are required for this site

No Fee

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: 44.73045

Longitude: -122.14767

Directions

Located in the city of Detroit, Oregon.

From State Highway 22, in Detroit, turn west at Santiam Avenue. Continue west on Santiam Avenue until intersection with Detroit Road. Turn south on Detroit Road and continue 0.3 miles to Detroit Flats Day Use Area.