$28
Cove Creek
Total sites: 61
Available Today: 20 FF*
Available this Weekend: 12 FF*
Booking Window: 6 months
Available Today: 20 FF*
Available this Weekend: 12 FF*
Booking Window: 6 months
1,733 ft
76°F
52°F
52°F
fair
Willamette National Forest › Detroit Ranger District › Oregon
› Linn County
› Mill City
› Cove Creek Campground
Cove Creek Campground, OR - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Cove Creek Campground is located in the Detroit Ranger District, Willamette National Forest (1 hr 11 min east of Salem, OR) with an elevation of 1,733 feet. There are a total of 61 campsites including 5 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the end of April to the end of September. 48 sites can accommodate RVs between 26 and 80 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $28.00 to $242.00. Some amenities include shower, boat ramp, swimming, flush toilets. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
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Campsite Reviews (81)
3.5 out of 5
| 5 star | 36% | |
| 4 star | 15% | |
| 3 star | 22% | |
| 2 star | 14% | |
| 1 star | 11% |
@SusieM9504699 · Camped on Jul 18, 2025 at Campsite #26
This campground is in a great location nestled next to a beautiful cove on Detroit Lake. The sites are, however, packed in so tight there is zero privacy. The parties raged until 2:30am both Friday & Saturday nights. I am all about having fun and I am not that person who only writes bad reviews. That being said, how people can have so much lack of respect for other people, let alone nature, is beyond me. Go rent an Airbnb to party and leave the campgrounds to people who follow the rules and stay quiet after 10pm. And yes, we did report to the camp host, but the 2nd night was just as bad as the first. We will not revisit this campground. If you covet a peaceful camping experience, dont stay at Cove Creek.
@CarissaB5499DB · Camped on Jul 13, 2025 at Campsite #30
We arrived to see that there was someone still in our spot. They had decided to extend their stay by a week by putting a first come first serve request in the slot then leaving for the day to go boating. Im wondering why the camp host didnt catch this and let them know that spot was reservation only and had several different upcoming reservations. We arrived right at 2. Clearly the host doesnt go around to make sure people are cleared out by 1:00 either. We had to quickly find somewhere else to camp. We had been really looking forward to this spot right on the water. We were lucky that the host at Southshore took care of us so kindly and made sure we didnt have to pay twice.
@DenisLDBA10AEC · Camped on Jul 8, 2025 at Campsite #18
Wonderful campground!
@LeopoldoCB5D9F · Camped on Jul 6, 2025 at Campsite #19
We had a great time camping here! It was very peaceful and quiet. The lake was really pretty and easy to get to. Our campsite was the bestvery open and nice. The bathrooms were clean, which was really good. We had a lot of fun and want to come back again!
@GeorgeL6161028 · Camped on Jul 6, 2025 at Campsite #46
My kids stayed in #47. We stayed across the street in #48. There were campers in #55 I believe that were not following the quiet hours rule. Being loud until 2pm and 1pm. They kept a lot of campers around them up most of the night and morning. They were yelling at the people that asked them to quiet down If you want quiet go to a library very disrespectful. The second night the host told my kids to come get him if they were noisy again. They went and woke him up. He told them to keep it down. It stayed that way for about 30 minutes. The camp host never went back to see if they were still noisy. They were. We were told there was nothing they could do. I am so disappointed in our ability to have a good time when everyone was so tired from not getting any sleep. My personal experience I was looking at the reservation board and the camp host dog was not on a leash. He came up to my dog and sniffed him and started a fight with my dog. I was trying to remove my dog from the situation, however her dog was not controllable because he was not on a leash she couldnt get ahold of him. This was our 3rd time staying there and Im not sure we will go back. The hand dryers in the bathrooms do not work either. We are staying at Hoover in two weeks. Hopefully our experience will be better.
@CherylLyB78C15 · Camped on Jun 23, 2025 at Campsite #34
Host and hostess very helpful.
@Catherine87393 · Camped on Jun 20, 2025 at Campsite #56
It might have been pouring down rain the whole weekend, but the scenery and escape was well worth it!
@roya3575652 · Camped on Jun 1, 2025 at Campsite #13
Great beach for walking.
@PaulH7895659 · Camped on May 30, 2025 at Campsite #35
This campground is very well maintained by the awesome camp hosts.
@NoelJ448D5A8CD · Camped on Sep 1, 2024 at Campsite #52
BEWARE! There was a group camp area that had a loud party with loud music that went on until 1am. No one bothered to shut down the party. Brought my nephew here for the first time, and it was so loud we had to sleep in the car.
@teeE6FDA21BBF5 · Camped on Aug 30, 2024 at Campsite #27
Loud and overcrowded with no one there to help
@ArletteM407B6E · Camped on Aug 30, 2024 at Campsite #5
Water access was ok but it is more for boats and paddle boards. People who rented group camping spot felt like certain areas were just for them when it was on the map for everyone. Finally you have to pay for the shower which is a big wow so bring your quarters.
@JeffW3710253 · Camped on Aug 29, 2024 at Campsite #32
Nice place. Clean.
@VictoriaB13870 · Camped on Aug 4, 2024 at Campsite #10
Showers were definitely not kid friendly unless your little one likes super hot water and sadly theres no way to change the temp of your shower water. Other than that beautiful place, easy access to the water. However a couple trails it felt like you were walking through someones campsite. They didnt seem to mind but for me it just felt weird.
@brethC348539B5 · Camped on Aug 1, 2024 at Campsite #44
Camp sites were great, just a little smaller than Id like. I also wish they had dedicated trails to the bathrooms instead of having to walk all the way around the other sites to get there.
@DustineKA35C1A · Camped on Jul 23, 2024 at Campsite #8
Our site was not available for us when we arrived. The site had someone else's name listed for the dates we had reserved. The camp host was not available at the site, we were unable to resolve the issue and left. We have asked for a refund and have not received a reply.
@AbbyP2576641C5 · Camped on Jul 18, 2024 at Campsite #63
Being next to the lake was a game changer. Large campground so there were a lot of people and noise, but luckily we weren't too close to any of the more rowdy groups. Detroit lake is a beautiful spot to set up your chairs and canopy for the day. The water is beautiful and I will be back next year!
@DavidY2049239 · Camped on Jul 17, 2024 at Campsite #9
Amazing views and very clean and well kept campsites
@MelissaH741580 · Camped on Jul 11, 2024 at Campsite #28
Love it, so beautiful, nice friendly host. Only downside was having very loud neighbors with a spot light on us (thankfully after ranger or someone spoke with them the next night was much better) would definitely recommend! Dont forget bug spray!
@ShirleyB588545 · Camped on Jun 28, 2024 at Campsite #19
Location was the best right near water and bathrooms centrally located to go on walks with the dogs
@JenniferH28313 · Camped on Jun 28, 2024 at Campsite #39
The campground itself and amenities are pretty wonderful. There were clean bathrooms nearby and shower facilities. Bring quarters if you'd like to shower. However, if you have a shower bag you can also use that as well if you forgot quarters. We had a water spout nearby to fill our jugs and a water waste hole. This spot was right next to the beach so it was easy to carry our paddleboards out. Beautiful views and Detroit Lake is vast so there was plenty of space for all swimming activities. The spots themselves were on the small side and very close to each other. I would call it cozy at best. This spot is right next to the walking path to the lake, so there was a lot of traffic. Great place for kids as there were many running around on scooters and on the beach. Would come here again with friends if booking multiple sites next to each other. Camp hosts were great at maintaining the grounds and I saw them often. Only con was the obnoxious family next to ours that blasted music on their speakers that could be heard all the way in the lake (we knew because their friends were on a boat and asked them to turn it down). They didn't really listen and played loud music until late in the night. Other than that, my husband and I had a really great time here.
@HannahM6693710 · Camped on Jun 23, 2024 at Campsite #50
Wonderful location! Well maintained! Could have a few more showers open but overall a wonderful experience for our family and friends with younger kiddos!
@Catherine87393 · Camped on Jun 21, 2024 at Campsite #42
Shhhh this is a hidden gem. The lake was nice this year (not very muddy).
@MaryD6315235 · Camped on Jun 19, 2024 at Campsite #46
The lake and campground were as beautiful as ever; there was just alot of weird issues going on. Nice to see the lake full and the weather was great. Lovely hike to Stahlman Point.
@KarinaK4DD421D · Camped on May 25, 2024
Nice shady campsite, easy access to the lake, beautiful scenery. Not many bugs at the end of May! Everything was pretty tidy and nice.
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