Southshore At Detroit Lake Campground, OR - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map

Southshore At Detroit Lake Campground is located in the Detroit Ranger District, Willamette National Forest (1 hr 12 min east of Salem, OR) with an elevation of 1,694 feet. There are a total of 30 campsites including 7 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the end of April to the end of September. 23 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 15 and 130 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $25.00 to $46.00. Some amenities include boat ramp, swimming. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, floating sports.

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4.2 out of 5

5 star		61%
4 star		19%
3 star		4%
2 star		4%
1 star		10%

@GraceLD24C83F7 · Camped on Jul 17, 2025 at Campsite #6

Great place to paddleboard, hammock, read, swim, camp. Lovely campsite!

@RonH1908399 · Camped on Jul 7, 2025 at Campsite #21

Our Campsite was nice, with a good lake view plus it was close to potable water, a wastewater dump site and a dumpster was nearby but not too close. The Camp host was great. We had a great time and we will be back.

@WilliamB132333 · Camped on Jul 6, 2025 at Campsite #16

Awesome campsite. Tom is an awesome host. We will be back.

@AntjeS4BCBB275 · Camped on Jun 27, 2025 at Campsite #16

I just loved the peaceful and clean site. I was happy that the bathrooms were nice and clean. The host was SO nice and so friendly and explained everything to keep us safe. He was great with the boys, and I think even brought them treats. My plan is to return year after year and bring treats to augment his stash. This is our second year, and I don't remember much from last year because I was hobbled badly with a broken ankle, so I stayed in our campsite the whole weekend. But this year we used the boat ramp and the lake shore, and it was awesome.

@GRPE01BE49930B · Camped on Jun 23, 2025 at Campsite #29

Very peaceful and more important quiet. Clean camping area.

@BrendaW8865450 · Camped on Jun 18, 2025 at Campsite #14

The camp ground is in a beautiful wooded area. Each site was clean and roomy with plenty of space in between sites. The camp host is friendly, informative and keeps the bathrooms spotless. I highly recommend.

@TristanS5D92FF · Camped on Jun 17, 2025 at Campsite #9

Tom was the best camp host you could ever ask for. You could tell he puts a lot of effort to make sure the sites are pristine and they sure were! Tom helped my husband cart the wood back to our site since we bought a ton of firewood and didnt bring a camp cart. He was super friendly to our pup and really made the whole trip. This is a great bunch of sites on the south shore of Detroit lake. The water access was easy and made for some fun days and cozy nights. It was really a quiet campground, so peaceful and relaxing!

@StevenOADA6B3A · Camped on Jun 13, 2025 at Campsite #30

Nice spot to spend some time

@RyanR6662184 · Camped on May 30, 2025 at Campsite #17

Ive forgotten the camp hosts name, but he is a gem. Absolutely wonderful. Kind, helpful, great with the kids. The campground is great as well but he completes the experience.

@BrianH4556502 · Camped on May 23, 2025 at Campsite #28

One of our favorites! It is a clean and quiet campground with beautiful views. Camp host is wonderful - friendly and good at his job. The bathrooms were always clean and stocked, camp host always available to help or just chat. We look forward to returning here each summer.

@CharlesA359300 · Camped on May 20, 2025 at Campsite #30

I had an absolutely fantastic experience camping at Detroit Lake South Shore Campground, specifically at Site #30. The site itself was spacious, well-maintained, and offered a great mix of sun and shade perfect for relaxing and enjoying the beautiful surroundings.The facilities were spotless, which made a big difference in our stay. Its clear that the staff takes pride in keeping the campground clean and welcoming.A special shoutout to Tom, the camp host he was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about making sure everyone had a great time. He regularly checked in with campers and was happy to answer questions or offer tips about the area. You could tell he loves what he does, and it really enhanced the whole experience.I will absolutely be back and will try to reserve Site #30 again. Highly recommend this spot for anyone looking for a peaceful and well-run campground experience.

@EmilyOEE3532BF · Camped on May 19, 2025 at Campsite #16

My husband and I had a great time at Southshore Detroit Lake. 5 stars! The campground and toilets were clean and the fishing was great. And Tom, the camp host, is terrific. He was friendly and really cared about doing what he could to make sure we had a good, fun, safe stay. This was the second time we stayed at Southshore and well be going back. A great place.

@AylahA0D2D5FC1 · Camped on Sep 22, 2024 at Campsite #18

The campground was beautiful, and clean. My only complaint was that the bathrooms closest to us were horrible. I could smell them from 20-30ft away. But the bathroom closer to the host was nice and clean.

@SeanC6307403 · Camped on Sep 14, 2024 at Campsite #20

The campground host was great, the sites are spread out enough that you have some sense of privacy and the lake is beautiful. Plenty of cool hikes within driving distance as well.

@ChelseaS326666 · Camped on Sep 5, 2024 at Campsite #16

This campground was very well kept, it was clean and easy to access. Having the lake so close was also a plus. The bathrooms were clean.

@LoriT8546024 · Camped on Aug 22, 2024 at Campsite #30

We love this campground, we go every year and have stayed at several sites. This year (Aug. 2024) was the best. The camp host this year was incredible. Once or twice a day he'd cruise by to see if everything was going well or if we needed anything. He was able to help us figure out where to get more propane. We Camp at different places a couple of times every year. This year at this campground the toilets were the cleanest I've ever seen, that's a nice perk! No bugs! They are obviously cleaned thoroughly and often. The lake was a blast, we paddled around the island and had a great time!

@AmberB2127441 · Camped on Aug 18, 2024 at Campsite #31

It was a gorgeous area, the camp ground was clean and beautiful, and most of all, the camp host was phenomenal. If the other great things about this camp ground weren't enough to get us to camp there again, the camp host put it over the top. He was friendly, helpful, and he even gave fun camping stickers to our kiddos!! We will be back :)

@JessicaYA58355 · Camped on Aug 12, 2024 at Campsite #15

Love it here

@OliverLE30F212 · Camped on Aug 7, 2024 at Campsite #22

Host did not enforce quiet hours and fire ban. Neighbors celebrated whole night long. Campsite itself was very nice. Poor restrooms.

@ErinG7052184 · Camped on Jul 24, 2024 at Campsite #7

Very gracious and helpful camp hosts. The lake is beautiful and our campsite had a wonderful view.

@ConradS4395FD7 · Camped on Jul 14, 2024 at Campsite #17

Beautiful and great location.

@JudieR7076917 · Camped on Jul 9, 2024 at Campsite #4

Wonderful spot! Shaded, which helped with heat. Lakefront and easy access to water. Though, this opened up to having the public playing on the beach and in the water in front of the campsite, as well as trying to cut through your camp spot to get to the water. Close access to water spigot and toilet. A bit of a hike in, but doable. Overall, a beautiful spot and enjoyable. I would stay here again.

@TiaH2A8834573A · Camped on Jun 28, 2024 at Campsite #29

Everything was great and as described online. Had great cell service, bathrooms are kinda gross and lame but thats expected. The host, Tom, was exceptional! He was always so kind and helpful when he would stop by to check on us. Gave chocolate to kids and dog bones to the dogs!

@JanetF1272231 · Camped on Jun 23, 2024 at Campsite #19

Beautiful few days on the lake. Facilities are well cared for, quiet hours were quiet and the campsites are generous and afford privacy for those of us who really want to relax and recharge!

@MarianneM51974 · Camped on Jun 18, 2024 at Campsite #23

Nice, large campsite overlooking the lake. Only drawback - driveway a bit far from the campsite (table, fire ring). We were in a camper van, it still worked and we loved it!

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Southshore At Detroit Lake Campground, OR - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map