Hoover Campground
The campground area offers 35 campsites, 25 single and 10 double sites, that can accommodate trailers up to 30 feet in length. The campsites are laid out in two main loops with sites #1-21 in one and sites #22-35 in the other. There are approximately 20 extra-vehicle parking spaces on the east side of the campground for overflow parking. *Extra vehicle fee. The group camp offers a group site composed of 6 individual campsites and a picnic shelter for groups of up to 70 people. The site can accommodate trailers up to 30 feet in length. All sites are equipped with picnic tables and fire rings.
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 34 |
| Group sites | 1 |
| Host/management | 5 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 45 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
35 sites in 3 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GROUP | AREA HOOVER GROUP CAMP | Group | Pull-through | 30 | Paved | Full | 70 / 15 | |||
| 22 | East | Standard | Back-in | 29 | Paved | 8 / 1 | Yes | Standard | ||
| 23 | East | Standard | Back-in | 39 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes | Standard | |
| 24 | East | Standard | Back-in | 42 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes | Standard | |
| 25 | East | Standard | Pull-through | 90 | Paved | Partial | 12 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 26 | East | Standard | Back-in | 40 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes | Standard | |
| 27 | East | Standard | Back-in | 35 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes | Standard | |
| 28 | East | Standard | Back-in | 34 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes | Standard | |
| 29 | East | Standard | Back-in | 31 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes | Standard | |
| 30 | East | Standard | Pull-through | 100 | Paved | Partial | 12 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric, water |
| Max vehicle length | 99 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
This campground has 35 standard sites, with 21 reservable, and 1 reservable group site. An interpretive trail and an accessible viewing and fishing platform are part of the campground. Each site has a campfire ring and picnic table. Flush toilets are available at the campground and the group campground has a vault toilet. Access roads are made from compacted rock and dirt. Firewood can be purchased on-site. In the day use area, there is about 1,000 ft. of shoreline. There is a dock for launching, loading and unloading only. There is no mooring allowed. Campfires allow until and unless otherwise posted. Fire bans are common during summer months. Please plan accordingly.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Season | May to September |
| Forest | Willamette National Forest |
| Booking | Reserve online at www.recreation.gov or phone 1.877.444.6777 |
| Fees | $242 per group, per night |
| Rules | 70 person maximum. 20 vehicle maximum. See special regulations for the area, including dispersed camping restrictions. |
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Getting there
Drive 2.7 miles east of Detroit, OR on Highway 22. Turn onto Blowout Road/Forest Service Road 10, then go 0.75 miles west to the Hoover Group Site.
| Coordinates | 44.7133° N, 122.1240° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedSisi Lookout Admin Piles Rx - West
19 mi from the campground
- PrescribedSlow Dxp/Lemiti Rx - West
22 mi from the campground
- PrescribedSpike Timber Sale Rx - West
22 mi from the campground
- WildfireAustin
23 mi from the campground · 12,888 acres · 98% contained
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Timber Town Resale ↗ | 14.7 mi |
| Dump station | Sweet Home RV Dump ↗ | 36.3 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 42.5 mi |
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Hoover Campground, Willamette National Forest, Oregon Campsite Photos
Worth a stop
Detroit Lake provides the major attraction for recreation opportunities at this site. Detroit Lake provides countless water recreation opportunities abound such as boating, waterskiing, kayaking, fishing, etc. Additionally, there are numerous trails in the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness and adjacent National Forest that recreational users come to the area to enjoy. Catfish, rainbow trout and Kokanee salmon are among the most common species found in the lake. A convenient boat ramp is in the campground. 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 a short footpath that delights many campers.
- 2.5 miUpper Arm Day Use Area ↗Day use
- 7.7 miBattle Ax Creek Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 11.8 miRiggs Lake Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 12.8 miThree Pools Day Use Area ↗Day use
Trails nearby
- 0.5 miStahlman Point2.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.9 miPiety0.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.2 miTumble Ridge ↗5.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.9 miBlowout Arm ↗0.2 mi trail · hiking
- 4.1 miHumbug Flats1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 4.4 miMcCoy #1 - Shelter Route ↗7.2 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
Trailheads within three miles
- 1.9 miStahlman Point Trailhead ↗Willamette National Forest
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Opal Creek Wilderness begins about 5.9 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 5.9 miOpal Creek Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 20,777 acres
- 7.7 miBull of the Woods Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 36,879 acres
- 9.2 miMount Jefferson Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 109,098 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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Natural features
Hoover sits among Douglas fir and maple trees and large ferns at an elevation of 1,600 feet. The campground is located in the North Santiam Travel Corridor of Willamette National Forest. The forest covers 1.6 million acres on the western slopes of the Cascade Mountains.
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. A convenient boat ramp is in the campground. 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 a short footpath that delights many campers.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Hoover Campground?
For some sites. Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Hoover Campground?
$242 per group, per night
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Hoover Campground?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Hoover Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season May to September.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Hoover Campground have?
40 sites, including 34 standard sites without power and 1 group site.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Hoover Campground?
Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Does Hoover Campground have hookups?
Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Hoover Campground?
Flush toilets are available at the campground and the group campground has a vault toilet.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Hoover Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Hoover Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Hoover Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 4 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. 70 person maximum.
Source: Fire nearby
Is there cell service at Hoover Campground?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Hoover Campground?
Sailing, boating, water skiing and fishing are all excellent options for enjoying Detroit Lake. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation