Santiam Flats Campground

Willamette National Forest

Santiam Flats Campground provides 32 campsites, 27 single and 5 double, that can accommodate trailers up to 30 feet in length.  There are both reservable and FCFS campsites. All sites are equipped with picnic tables and fire rings.  Water is provided via individual faucet risers located throughout the campground.  There are three single-vault toilets located in accessible locations throughout the campground.  Trash receptacles are available in the campground. 

Scan and Pay is offered at this campground; you may also pay by cash or check for FCFS campsites. There are no refunds, modifications, cancellations, or other fee changes allowed with Scan and Pay payments. This system is the same as putting cash into a fee tube and cannot be refunded. Please download the Rec.Gov app prior to arriving at the campground as there may be no cellular service or very limited service at the campground.  

Reservations for this site can be made up to 6 months in advance of arrival date by reserving online at RECREATION.GOV or by calling 877-444-6777.

Sites have picnic tables, grills and easy access to the vault toilets. Drinking water spigots are spread throughout the campground. Most campsites offer views of the lake. Santiam Flats does not have a boat launch ramp. Some of the sites are adjacent to the shoreline and mooring is allowed.

Notifications and Alerts

• Due to hot and dry conditions, all campfires, charcoal fires, pellet fires, or any other open fires are prohibited, including in developed campgrounds and Wilderness areas. Pressurized liquid or gas stoves, lanterns, and heaters that can be switched on and off are allowed.

  https://www.fs.usda.gov/willamette/#:~:text=Fire%20Restrictions%20in,off%20are%20allowed. 

Need to Know

• Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
• There are no electric hookups available
• Off-road vehicles are not permitted
• First-come, first-served sites may be available
• Limit 1 vehicle per site; an $8 fee will be charged for additional vehicles
• You must stay in the campsite that you reserved. Site swapping is not allowed.
• No discharging firearms, possession of fireworks or use of chainsaws allowed
• Be bear aware; keep all food out of sight in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from the area after eating

• Scan and Pay is offered at this campground; you may also pay by cash or check for FCFS campsites. There are no refunds, modifications, cancellations, or other fee changes allowed with Scan and Pay payments. This system is the same as putting cash into a fee tube and cannot be refunded. Please download the Rec.Gov app prior to arriving at the campground as there may be no cellular service or very limited service at the campground.  

Natural Features

The campground lies in the Willamette National Forest, which stretches for 110 miles along the western slopes of the Cascade Range. The varied landscape of high mountains, narrow canyons, cascading streams and wooded slopes offer varied recreational opportunities for visitors.

Nearby Attractions

Detroit Lake provides plenty of opportunity for water recreation like boating, water skiing and kayaking.

Recreation

Sailing, boating, water skiing and fishing are all excellent options for enjoying Detroit Lake. Catfish, rainbow trout and Kokanee salmon are among the most common species found in the lake.

Several hiking trails dot the area, including Stahlman Point Trail, which offers beautiful vistas of Detroit Lake and the surrounding area. The Hoover Nature Trail is an accessible, short footpath that delights many campers.

The Willamette National Forest has about 1,700 miles of trail. While many are in wilderness areas, a number of trails are low-elevation, easy-access trails for year-round hiking.

Contact Information

Mailing

Detroit Ranger District, 44125 N. Santiam Hwy., Detroit, OR 97360 Managed by Linn County Parks and Recreation, 3010 Ferry St. SW, Albany, OR 97322

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 503-854-3366

Rental Options

Learn more about gear rental options for your trip

Driving Directions

Travel 2.6 miles northeast of Detroit, Oregon. From Detroit, follow Highway 22 east for 2.6 miles to Blowout Road/Forest Service Road 10 on the right. Santiam Flats Campground in on the right.

Available Campsites

• Site 02, Loop SANTIAM FLATS CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 17, Loop SANTIAM FLATS CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 04, Loop SANTIAM FLATS CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 19, Loop SANTIAM FLATS CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 12, Loop SANTIAM FLATS CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 31, Loop SANTIAM FLATS CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 23, Loop SANTIAM FLATS CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 25, Loop SANTIAM FLATS CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 18, Loop SANTIAM FLATS CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 14, Loop SANTIAM FLATS CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 05, Loop SANTIAM FLATS CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 24, Loop SANTIAM FLATS CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 27, Loop SANTIAM FLATS CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 13, Loop SANTIAM FLATS CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 22, Loop SANTIAM FLATS CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 10, Loop SANTIAM FLATS CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 08, Loop SANTIAM FLATS CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 21, Loop SANTIAM FLATS CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 28, Loop SANTIAM FLATS CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 01, Loop SANTIAM FLATS CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 20, Loop SANTIAM FLATS CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 16, Loop SANTIAM FLATS CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 09, Loop SANTIAM FLATS CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 29, Loop SANTIAM FLATS CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 06, Loop SANTIAM FLATS CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 26, Loop SANTIAM FLATS CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 07, Loop SANTIAM FLATS CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 03, Loop SANTIAM FLATS CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 15, Loop SANTIAM FLATS CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 30, Loop SANTIAM FLATS CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 11, Loop SANTIAM FLATS CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric

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