Picnicking

Whether you are looking for a quiet, secluded spot by the river or a sheltered area for a crowd, there are a multitude of possibilities for your picnic site.

Picnicking - Single

Developed picnic areas typically offer parking, tables, and restrooms. Always be prepared to pack out trash and garbage, as onsite garbage service may be limited or not offered in all areas. Some sites require a day use fee or a Northwest Forest Pass.

Many of the developed campgrounds, boat launches and viewpoints on the forest offer day use picnic sites. Some sites offer picnic shelters which provide shade in summer and cover during rainy weather. Some areas, such as Salt Creek Falls Observation Site and Paradise Day Use Area on the McKenzie River, offer immediate access to hiking and bicycling trails.

Picnicking - Group

Group picnic sites are available on a first come, first served basis. Upper Arm Day Use Area on Detroit Lake offers individual, multiple, and a group picnic area near shoreline trails and swimming access.

Group campgrounds, including Clark Creek Organizational Camp in Fall Creek and Cove Creek Group Campsite on Detroit Lake, offer covered picnic shelters perfect for family reunions and special occasions.

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Cougar Crossing Day Use Area

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Cougar Crossing Day Use Area is located on the north side of Forest Road 19 in the Cougar Crossing Campground.The day use site is adjacent to Cougar Reservoir where the South Fork of the McKenzie…

Cougar Reservoir Area

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In the summer months, Cougar Reservoir is a popular place for boating, swimming and fishing. Cougar Reservoir is located outside of Blue River along Aufderheide Drive, part of the West Cascades…

Cove Creek Campground

Site Open

With 63 sites and a 70 person group campground, Cove Creek Campground is the largest National Forest campground on Detroit Lake. Cove Creek Campground rests on the shores of Detroit Lake at an…

Cove Creek Group Campsite

Site Open

Located within Cove Creek Campground, this group campground holds up to 70 people and 20 vehicles.

Detroit Flats Day Use Area

Site Open

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).

Detroit Lake

In the summer months, this 3,500-acre, 9-mile long lake in the Cascades below Mt. Jefferson is a popular recreation area for fishing, boating, water skiing, swimming, camping, and picnicking. The…

Dolly Varden Campground

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This first camp along the Fall Creek drainage on Forest Service Road 18 provides convenient access to the beginning of the 13.7-mile Fall Creek National Recreation Trail. The campground offers 5…

Echo Day Use and Boat Launch

Echo Day Use Area is a cool retreat on a hot summer day. The picnic sites are shaded by a grove of young Douglas fir and few of the picnic sites overlook Cougar Reservoir. The boat launch provides…

Fall Creek National Recreation Trail #3455

The Fall Creek Trail is designated as a National Recreation Trail. As a Hiker Only route, it follows Fall Creek for most of the route, allowing the hiker to enjoy the cool valley air and observing…

Fall Creek Trailhead #1

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This trailhead provides access for Fall Creek National Recreation Trail #3455