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Recreation Region: Detroit Ranger District

Marion Forks Campground and Day Use Area

Adjacent to the Marion Forks Fish Hatchery, Marion Forks Campground is a great 15 site (one pull through) campground tucked away from Highway 22.

Enjoy a 1/4 mile leisurely stroll along Marion Creek on a paved loop path through the picnic area and fish hatchery and learn about spring Chinook salmon and the history of the area.

Reservations

All campsites are available on a first-come, first serve basis.

General Information

Year round, weather dependent.

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.

Interagency Senior and Access Passes (and the Golden Age and Access Passes) may receive a 50% discount on the use fee for individual campsites. This discount does not apply to extra vehicle fee or multiple campsites.

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $21 per night
Double Site: $40 per night
Additional Vehicle Fee: $7 per vehicle per night
Day Use:
$9 per vehicle per day

Download the Recreation.gov mobile app prior to your trip so you can pay the overnight fee digitally onsite with Scan and Pay.

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: 44.6093

Longitude: -121.94491

Directions

Marion Forks Campground and Day Use Area is located 16.1 miles southeast of Detroit, Oregon.

From Detroit, Oregon, travel southeast on Highway 22 for 16 miles to Marion Forks. Turn left at the Marion Forks Fish Hatchery sign. Day Use Area is adjacent to the Fish Hatchery and Marion Creek. Campground is behind the Fish Hatchery.

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.

All sites have at least one table.

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

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Last updated March 17, 2026