Santiam Flats Campground
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.
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 29 |
| Host/management | 5 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
29 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Water / sewer | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | Full | No / No | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 03 | Pull-through | 50 | Gravel | Partial | No / No | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 04 | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | Full | No / No | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 05 | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | Full | No / No | 12 / 2 | Yes | |
| 06 | Back-in | 42 | Gravel | Partial | No / No | 12 / 2 | Yes | |
| 07 | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | Partial | No / No | 12 / 2 | Yes | |
| 08 | Back-in | 20 | Gravel | No / No | 8 / 1 | Yes | ||
| 09 | 32 | Gravel | Partial | No / No | 8 / 1 | Yes | ||
| 10 | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | Partial | No / No | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 11 | Back-in | 55 | Gravel | Partial | No / No | Riverfront | 8 / 1 | Yes |
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 | None |
| Max vehicle length | 75 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
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.
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. |
| Forest | Willamette National Forest |
| Booking | Reserve online at www.recreation.gov or phone 1.877.444.6777. Over half the campsites are available for advance reservation via recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Single Campsites - $21 per night. Multiple Campsites - $40 per night. Extra Vehicles - $9 per vehicle, per night. Day Use - $9 per vehicle, per day. Campsite must be occupied every night paid. |
| Rules | 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. See special regulations for the area, including dispersed camping restrictions. |
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Getting there
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.
| Coordinates | 44.7118° N, 122.1163° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedSisi Lookout Admin Piles Rx - West
19 mi from the campground
- PrescribedSpike Timber Sale Rx - West
21 mi from the campground
- PrescribedSlow Dxp/Lemiti 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 ↗ | 15.1 mi |
| Dump station | Sweet Home RV Dump ↗ | 36.6 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 42.9 mi |
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Santiam Flats Campground - Detroit Lake / Willamette National Forest, OR
Worth a stop
Detroit Lake provides plenty of opportunity for water recreation like boating, water skiing and kayaking.
- 2.8 miUpper Arm Day Use Area ↗Day use
- 7.8 miBattle Ax Creek Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 11.6 miRiggs Lake Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 13.2 miThree Pools Day Use Area ↗Day use
Trails nearby
- 0.9 miStahlman Point2.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.2 miPiety0.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.6 miTumble Ridge ↗5.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 4 miMcCoy #1 - Shelter Route ↗7.2 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 4 miHumbug Flats1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 4.1 miBlowout Arm ↗0.2 mi trail · hiking
Trailheads within three miles
- 2.2 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 6.1 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 6.1 miOpal Creek Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 20,777 acres
- 7.7 miBull of the Woods Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 36,879 acres
- 8.8 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
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.
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.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Santiam Flats 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 Santiam Flats Campground?
Single Campsites - $21 per night. Multiple Campsites - $40 per night. Extra Vehicles - $9 per vehicle, per night.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Santiam Flats Campground?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Santiam Flats Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Santiam Flats Campground have?
34 sites, including 29 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Santiam Flats Campground?
The longest site here provides 75 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are pets allowed at Santiam Flats Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Santiam Flats Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Santiam Flats 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. 14 day stay limit.
Source: Fire nearby
What is there to do at Santiam Flats Campground?
There is no Day Use availble in this campground. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What if Santiam Flats Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Hoover Campground (0.4 mi, partly first-come), Cove Creek (2.1 mi, partly first-come), and Piety Island (2.2 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby