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Southshore Cg

Jun–Sep
best months

Is Southshore Cg open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Detroit Ranger District. It doesn't name Southshore Cg, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Detroit Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • At 1,598 ft
  • Detroit Ranger DistrictWillamette National Forest

At an elevation of 1,604 ft., Southshore Campground is located on the south shore of Detroit Lake, a little west and south of Pretty Knob Island. A mix of wooded and open sites are available, located a little further away from the busier portions of Detroit Lake. You 'll find quiet camping on all but the busiest weekends. The campground offers 25 single and five double family campsites. There are vault toilets and drinking water onsite. Coin operated showers are available a mile away at Cove Creek. 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. Additional hiking trails can be found across the lake, including those that lead to Dome Rock and Needle Rock. The town of Detroit is across the lake with hometown activities. The Cascading Rivers Bikeway is a draw for cyclists. 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.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Best time to go · Jun–Sep

    Best time to visit Southshore Cg

    Best months: June–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      43° / 36°

      20 wet · 2 snow

    2. Feb

      47° / 37°

      18 wet · 1 snow

    3. Mar

      52° / 38°

      21 wet · 1 snow

    4. Apr

      57° / 41°

      20 wet

    5. May

      65° / 46°

      16 wet

    6. Jun

      71° / 51°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      80° / 56°

      5 wet

    8. Aug

      81° / 56°

      4 wet

    9. Sep

      74° / 53°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      61° / 46°

      14 wet

    11. Nov

      49° / 40°

      19 wet

    12. Dec

      43° / 37°

      21 wet · 1 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Detroit Dam, OR, 4.1 mi away at 1,220 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Southshore Cg

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