Detroit Lake State Recreation Area Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Detroit Lake State Recreation Area
The 400-foot-deep lake was created in 1953 when the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers completed the Detroit Dam project. The dam blocks the current of the Santiam River, thus keeping the downstream rivers accessible to fishermen and tourists. The lake is over nine miles long with more than 32 miles of shore line. The lake is drained at the beginning of each winter in expectation of rainfall. During this time, the lake looks more like an unmoving river. In the spring, valves are closed in the dam in order to increase the lake depth in time for the busy summer months. Detroit Lake is surrounded by rolling hills covered with enormous Douglas firs. On a map, Detroit lake resides within the outskirts of the Willamette State Forest. Mountains can be seen in the distance, rising above the hills. Someti
Top Attractions in Detroit Lake State Recreation Area
Explore the best things to see and do in Detroit Lake State Recreation Area:
- ★Mongold Day Use Area
Where to Eat in Detroit Lake State Recreation Area
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴KC's
- 🍴Korner Post
- 🍴Marion Foirks restaurant
Where to Stay in Detroit Lake State Recreation Area
- 🏨All Season's Motel
- 🏨Detroit Motel
- 🏨Lakeside Motel
Detroit Lake State Recreation Area Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: