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Upper Arm Day Use Area
Upper Arm is situated on a quiet cove of the Breitenbush Arm of Detroit Lake away from motor boating activities. Fishing opportunities abound along the shoreline trails and from the wooden fishing pier. Enjoy calm water at the sandy swimming beach. Observe various species of waterfowl and birds from the wildlife viewpoint.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | 12/19/2022: Fires affected entire site and burned portions of all structures. See map of Beachie Creek and Lionshead Fires closure area (Detroit Ranger District). |
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| Area Amenities: | Picnic tables,Toilets |
| Fees: |
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| Open Season: | Closed 2021 |
| Usage: | Heavy |
| Busiest Season: | July - August |
| Restrictions: | The area is CLOSED to dispersed camping. See special regulations for the area. |
| Closest Towns: | Detroit, Oregon (1 mile) |
| Operated By: | Willamette National Forest ~ Detroit Ranger District |
| Information Center: | Detroit Ranger District 44125 North Santiam Highway SE Detroit, OR 97342 503-854-3366 |
General Information
Directions:1 mile north of Detroit, Oregon.
From Detroit, Oregon, turn onto Breitenbush Road (FSR 46) for 1 mile to Upper Arm Day Use on left.
General Notes:
- Garbage service
- Fishing pier, swimming area
- Barbeque grills
- Accessible trails, wildlife viewpoint
- NO water
Close to:
Parking:
- 60-foot length parking spaces for 3 RV’s
Accessibility:
Find more accessible recreation opportunities in Pacific Northwest National Forests here.
Activities
Lake and Pond Fishing
Viewing Wildlife
Picnicking
- Day use only recreation area
| No. of Sites | 13 picnic sites (1 table), 7 multiple picnic sites (2 tables), 1 group picnic area (4 tables) |
| Reservation Info | No reservations. Sites are available on a first come, first served basis. |
| No. of Accessible Sites | Fishing pier, swimming area with wheelchair ramp, picnic sites, group picnic area, accessible trails (firm-packed crushed rock) |
Swimming
Amenities
| Picnic tables: | |
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| Toilets: | Vault |
Alerts & Warnings