Can you reserve a site at RIVERSIDE AT DETROIT (Willamette National Forest, OR)?

Yes, RIVERSIDE AT DETROIT (Willamette National Forest, OR) is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does RIVERSIDE AT DETROIT (Willamette National Forest, OR) have?

39 sites in total, of which 37 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at RIVERSIDE AT DETROIT (Willamette National Forest, OR)?

95 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at RIVERSIDE AT DETROIT (Willamette National Forest, OR)?

Yes, pets are allowed at RIVERSIDE AT DETROIT (Willamette National Forest, OR).

Are campfires allowed at RIVERSIDE AT DETROIT (Willamette National Forest, OR)?

Campfires are allowed at RIVERSIDE AT DETROIT (Willamette National Forest, OR). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

RIVERSIDE AT DETROIT (Willamette National Forest, OR), Oregon — 37 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Riverside Campground provides 32 single campsites that can accomodate trailers up to 24 feet in length, 1 double campsite. This campground has both reservable and FCFS campsites. The campground is situated with two main loops. All sites are equipped with picnic tables and fire rings. Water is provided via individual faucet risers located throughout the campground. There are three double-vault toilets located in accessible locations. Trash receptacles are located in the campground.

Campfires allowed until and unless otherwise posted. Fire bans are common during summer months. Please plan accordingly.

Scan and Pay might be offered at this campground; It is recommended that you pay by cash or check for FCFS campsites. There are no refunds, modifications, cancellations, or other fee changes allowed with FCFS 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. If no Scan & Pay option is available you must pay via cash or check.

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.

Recreation

Anglers enjoy fishing for rainbow trout on the river. Among the many options for hiking and biking trails, the Mt. Jefferson-Pamelia Lake Trail Area is bound to please all types. Hikers looking for a challenging trail will enjoy the Minto Mountain Trail.

Facilities

This campground has 37 sites, 26 are reservable. The campground is comprised of two sections. The southeast (upriver) section has more secluded sites on a bluff overlooking the river. Northwest (downriver) sites have partial shade and a more open setting.

Drinking water spigots can be found throughout the campground. Waste gray water disposal sites are provided. Firewood is available for sale on-site.

Natural Features

Riverside is located along the North Fork Santiam River at an elevation of 2,400 feet. Surrounding vegetation includes hemlock, rhododendron and fern, among the towering conifers.

The campground is in the North Santiam Travel Corridor of the Willamette National Forest. The forest covers 1.6 million acres on the western slopes of the Cascade Range.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (541) 967-3917.

Nearby Attractions

The Marion Forks Fish Hatchery, along Marion and Horn Creeks, is an interesting place to visit. Here, visitors can see rainbow trout, summer steelhead and spring chinook being harvested.

The facts

Season: April – September — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
37 bookable sites
39 sites in total, including non-bookable
Vehicles up to 95 ft
Up to 12 people per site
Loops: East Loop, S&P, West Loop

Site types

37 Standard Nonelectric
2 Management

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed
Water hookups — not available
Sewer hookups — not available

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups.

Book on Recreation.gov

39 campsites at RIVERSIDE AT DETROIT (Willamette National Forest, OR)

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Water	Max rig	People
001	East Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	41 ft	8	🐾
002	East Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	42 ft	8	🐾
003	East Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	16 ft	8	🐾
004	East Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	27 ft	8	🐾
005	East Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	31 ft	8	🐾
006	East Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	29 ft	8	🐾
007	East Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	19 ft	8	🐾
008	East Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	18 ft	8	🐾
009	East Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	37 ft	8	🐾
010	East Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	22 ft	8	🐾
011	East Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	15 ft	8	🐾
012	East Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	22 ft	8	🐾
013	East Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	22 ft	8	🐾
014	East Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	18 ft	8	🐾
015	East Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	38 ft	8	🐾
016	East Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	28 ft	8	🐾
017	East Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	30 ft	8	🐾
018	East Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	39 ft	8	🐾
019	East Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	46 ft	8	🐾
020	East Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Riverfront	14 ft	8	🐾
021	East Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	17 ft	8	🐾
Single S&P	S&P	Management	Back In	Paved	—	—	30 ft	8	🐾
022	West Loop	Management	Pull Through	Gravel	—	Riverfront	95 ft	8	🐾
023	West Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	Gravel	—	Riverfront	23 ft	8	🐾
024	West Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	21 ft	8	🐾
025	West Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	Paved	—	Riverfront	27 ft	8	🐾
026	West Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Riverfront	15 ft	8	🐾
027	West Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	Riverfront	15 ft	8	🐾
028	West Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	45 ft	12	🐾
029	West Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Riverfront	23 ft	8	🐾
030	West Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	31 ft	8	🐾
031	West Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	23 ft	8	🐾
032	West Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	17 ft	8	🐾
033	West Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	19 ft	8	🐾
034	West Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	Paved	—	—	23 ft	8	🐾
035	West Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	Gravel	—	—	22 ft	8	🐾
036	West Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	30 ft	8	🐾
037	West Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	30 ft	8	🐾
038	West Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	31 ft	8	🐾

Getting there

From Detroit, OR, take Route 22 toward Sisters. Go 14.2 miles to the campground on right side of the road.

From Sisters, head toward Detroit on Route 22. Go 43 miles to the campground on the left.

44.64242, -121.94533 · 44°38'32.7"N 121°56'43.2"W

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Typical weather

Typically 82°F in Jul, down to 38°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	40	44	49	56	64	71	82	82	74	60	46	38
Low °F	27	28	29	33	38	43	47	46	41	35	31	27
Precip in	11.3	7.8	8.6	6.3	4.4	2.9	0.7	0.7	2.2	6.1	10.8	12.4

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about RIVERSIDE AT DETROIT (Willamette National Forest, OR)

Can you reserve a site at RIVERSIDE AT DETROIT (Willamette National Forest, OR)?: Yes, RIVERSIDE AT DETROIT (Willamette National Forest, OR) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does RIVERSIDE AT DETROIT (Willamette National Forest, OR) have?: 39 sites in total, of which 37 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at RIVERSIDE AT DETROIT (Willamette National Forest, OR)?: 95 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at RIVERSIDE AT DETROIT (Willamette National Forest, OR)?: Yes, pets are allowed at RIVERSIDE AT DETROIT (Willamette National Forest, OR).
Does RIVERSIDE AT DETROIT (Willamette National Forest, OR) have hookups?: No hookups are recorded here.
Are campfires allowed at RIVERSIDE AT DETROIT (Willamette National Forest, OR)?: Campfires are allowed at RIVERSIDE AT DETROIT (Willamette National Forest, OR). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Single Campsites - $21 per night
Double Sites - $40 per night
Extra Vehicles - $9 per vehicle, per night
Day Use - $9 per vehicle, per day

Restrictions:

14 day stay limit
Check-in time: 2:00 pm or later. Check-out time: 1:00 pm
Use of chainsaws in campground is prohibited
Dogs MUST be on a leash at all times within the campground

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near RIVERSIDE AT DETROIT (Willamette National Forest, OR)

Pamelia Limited Entry Area 2.3 mi · Permit · we watch it
Whispering Falls Campground 4.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Santiam Flats Campground 9.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Cleator Bend 9.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Breitenbush Campground 9.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Hoover Campground 10.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Big Meadows Horse Camp 10.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Big Pool 10.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Humbug Campground 11 mi · Campground · we watch it
Fox Creek Group Camp 11 mi · Campground · we watch it
Marion Forks Campground and Day Use Area 2.1 mi · Campground
Jefferson Park Area - Mt. Jefferson Wilderness 8.4 mi · Facility

Contact

Phone 801-226-3564
Book Recreation.gov

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-07-21.

RIVERSIDE AT DETROIT (Willamette National Forest, OR)