Cove Creek Campground
Reported closed. Checked 2026-08-05. Confirm with the agency before you drive out.
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level RV detail confirmed against Recreation.gov. Where a field says "not published," the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Recreation.govChecked 2026-08-05
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Official Forest Service pageCove Creek Campground
With 63 sites and a 70 person group campground , Cove Creek Campground is the largest national forest Campground on Detroit Lake. Cove Creek Campground rests on the shores of Detroit Lake at an elevation of 1,600 feet. A mix of wooded and open sites are provided at the campground. Its location is near enough to the Detroit Reservoir to hear passing boats, but a little too far for unobstructed views of the lake. The reservoir covers 3,500 acres and is surrounded by groves of Douglas fir. The campground offers single and double-family campsites, as well as an accessible group site for up to 70 people. Accessible flush toilets, drinking water and coin-operated showers are available at Cove Creek. 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. Detroit Lake is a popular destination for boating, jet skiing, swimming and fishing. Rainbow trout, Kokanee salmon and catfish are found in the lake. A boat ramp and dock are located next to the campground. The Stahlman Point Trail is a quarter-mile from the campground entrance road. The trail meanders through younger Douglas fir forests and offers some memorable views of Detroit Lake. Additional hiking trails can be found across the lake, including those that lead to Dome Rock and Needle Rock.
Before you go
Season
May – September
Reservations
First-come, first-served
Fees
Single Campsites - $28 per night • Multiple Campsites - $52 per night • Extra Vehicles - $9 per vehicle, per night • Day Use - $9 per vehicle, per day • Download the Recreation.gov mobile app prior to your trip so you can pay the overnight fee onsite with Scan and Pay .
Restrictions
14 day limit • Check-in time is 2:00 pm or later. Check-out time is 1:00 pm. • Campsite must be occupied every night paid. • Use of chainsaws in the campground is prohibited • Dogs MUST be on leash at all times within the campground See special regulations for the area, including dispersed camping restrictions.
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