Camping Detroit Lake

Klamath 15 · 02-09-2007, 11:13 AM

I'm interested in some late spring early summer camping at this lake and was wondering if there are some "definite don'ts" in camping this place(places to avoid). Open to reccomendations to particular campgrounds there as well. If it helps I'm hoping to take my boat with me (15ft Alu.). As always, Thanks You!!
Kevin

StickFish · 02-09-2007, 11:34 AM

We do a neighborhood camp out the first weekend of June - we'll be in H loop I think along the highway. If you camp at that camp ground and have a boat make sure you reserve space at the dock. Its my weekend to get the kids from the hood on some fish. Did three trips with three different groups of kids last year and but 9 limits in the boat for the 9 kids that went - big fish fry that night. Last year was the first year I camped there so I'm no expert - lots of others will have better advice for you I'm sure. I would be cautious leaving any electronics in your boat - took mine out each night

elkstopper · 02-09-2007, 12:28 PM

Try to get a spot away from the highway - the road noise can be pretty loud

Queeg · 02-09-2007, 03:23 PM

If you're not up for the urban "state park" scene (Last time I stayed in a state park it smelled like a Grateful Dead show

) drive up and over and around to Southshore or Blowout. Good fishing potential right near either of those, too.

Pescadote · 02-10-2007, 07:18 AM

IMHO, it's worth it to drive around the back side of the lake. I don't like the crowded camping conditions either.

Fish Killer · 02-10-2007, 07:29 AM

I recommend staying at Hoover on the other side of the lake. Bigger campsites, less money, less restrictions. The downfall is no showers for the women.
As far as dont's:
Don't bring your rig and boat there on empty. Gas is expensive as expected.

Herring Impaired · 02-10-2007, 01:07 PM

We found some nice open spots along the Breitenbush river. Off the beaten path, and primitive, but thats the way I like it....

Geemo · 02-11-2007, 10:38 AM

Last summer gas at Detroit Lake Marina was $4.00 per gallon.

We stay at the State Campgrounds, I like to have a shower.
We've gone there enough to know which campsites are best for us.
H-loop at the far end has some nice large sites.

Just_learning · 02-11-2007, 02:37 PM

Many good childhood weekends spent at Detroit fishing with my dad and brother. Best memories I have were there.

Best spot? D-20 hands down. If you dont think so, go take a look at it. Lake front, near a dock, and near the bathrooms.

Mrt · 02-11-2007, 06:26 PM

The campgrounds on the britenbush are nice.