Santiam Flats Campground
Campground · 29 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
- 29
- Bookable sites
- 75 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 12
- People per site
- 1,575 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Santiam Flats Campground provides 31 campsites, 26 single and 5 double, that can accommodate trailers up to 30 feet in length. Campground is now fully reservable. First come first serve is only available if no prior reservation has been made and only offered one night at a time. 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.
There is No Day Use area in this campground.
Campfires allowed until and unless otherwise posted. Fire bans are common during summer months. Please plan accordingly.
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
There is no Day Use availble in this campground.
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.
Facilities
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 for paying campers only. There is no Day Use availble.
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.Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (541) 967-3917.The facts
- 29 bookable sites
- 34 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Vehicles up to 75 ft
- Up to 12 people per site
- Loops: S&P, SANTIAM FLATS CAMPGROUND
Site types
- 29 Standard Nonelectric
- 5 Management
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
- Sewer hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, fire pits.
34 campsites at Santiam Flats Campground
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double S&P | S&P | Management | — | Gravel | — | — | 40 ft | 12 | 🐾 |
| Single S&P | S&P | Management | — | Gravel | — | — | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 01 | SANTIAM FLATS CAMPGROUND | Management | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 02 | SANTIAM FLATS CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 03 | SANTIAM FLATS CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | — | — | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 04 | SANTIAM FLATS CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 05 | SANTIAM FLATS CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 25 ft | 12 | 🐾 |
| 06 | SANTIAM FLATS CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 37 ft | 12 | 🐾 |
| 07 | SANTIAM FLATS CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 30 ft | 12 | 🐾 |
| 08 | SANTIAM FLATS CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 15 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 09 | SANTIAM FLATS CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Parallel | Gravel | — | — | 27 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 10 | SANTIAM FLATS CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 11 | SANTIAM FLATS CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | Riverfront | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 12 | SANTIAM FLATS CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | Riverfront | 20 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 13 | SANTIAM FLATS CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | Riverfront | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 14 | SANTIAM FLATS CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | Riverfront | 17 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 15 | SANTIAM FLATS CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | Riverfront | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 16 | SANTIAM FLATS CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 17 | SANTIAM FLATS CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | Riverfront | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 18 | SANTIAM FLATS CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | Riverfront | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 19 | SANTIAM FLATS CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | — | — | 75 ft | 12 | 🐾 |
| 20 | SANTIAM FLATS CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | Riverfront | 35 ft | 12 | 🐾 |
| 21 | SANTIAM FLATS CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 22 | SANTIAM FLATS CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | Riverfront | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 23 | SANTIAM FLATS CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 24 | SANTIAM FLATS CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 25 | SANTIAM FLATS CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 26 | SANTIAM FLATS CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 27 | SANTIAM FLATS CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 28 | SANTIAM FLATS CAMPGROUND | Management | Pull Through | Gravel | — | — | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 29 | SANTIAM FLATS CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 20 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 30 | SANTIAM FLATS CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | Riverfront | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 31 | SANTIAM FLATS CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | Riverfront | 35 ft | 12 | 🐾 |
| 32 | SANTIAM FLATS CAMPGROUND | Management | — | Gravel | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
Getting there
44.71181, -122.11626 · 44°42'42.5"N 122°6'58.5"W
Typical weather
Typically 81°F in Aug, down to 43°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 43 | 47 | 52 | 57 | 65 | 71 | 80 | 81 | 74 | 61 | 49 | 43 |
| Low °F | 36 | 37 | 38 | 41 | 46 | 51 | 56 | 56 | 53 | 47 | 40 | 37 |
| Precip in | 13.1 | 10.0 | 10.7 | 8.6 | 6.0 | 3.8 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 2.8 | 8.0 | 13.5 | 15.4 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.9 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 Santiam Flats Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Santiam Flats Campground?
- Yes, Santiam Flats Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Santiam Flats Campground have?
- 34 sites in total, of which 29 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Santiam Flats Campground?
- 75 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Santiam Flats Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Santiam Flats Campground.
- Does Santiam Flats Campground have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
- Are campfires allowed at Santiam Flats Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Santiam Flats Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Santiam Flats Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Santiam Flats Campground's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- Single Campsites - $21 per night
- Multiple Campsites - $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
- Maximum trailer length 30 feet
- Use of chainsaws in campground is prohibited
- Dogs MUST be on a leash at all times within the campground
Camping near Santiam Flats Campground
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- Gold Butte Lookout 6.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Upper Arm Day Use Area 2.8 mi · Facility
- Southshore Campground 3 mi · Campground
- Detroit Ranger District (US Highway 22) 3.7 mi · Facility
- Detroit Lake 5.1 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 503-854-3366
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-07-21.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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