Detroit Lake State Recreation Area
K
Reviewed Jun. 27, 2021

Beautiful lake side camping

We stayed here for 3 nights Mid June.  We have a trailer so were happy to get a site with full hook ups.  I think we got lucky with a cancellation because the  campsite was booked solid but one full hook up site close to lake was available about 2 weeks before our trip.  You could hear the highway a bit but was minor.  I think most spots here are pretty great!  All shaded and decent amount of room.  Lake is a 5 minute walk from anywhere.

Campground very clean and Hosts were great.    Wood and ice available on site.  Small store on site as well but we never went in - think it is mostly souvenir stuff for sale.

Our site was closest to river with a giant picnic area in front of spot.  I believe its for the public but since in front of campsites no one ever used them but us.   Great for the dogs to run and play and easy morning potty access.  They even provide dog poop bags!   

Lake was a joy to SUP on - Can get a little choppy with motor boats but fun to SUP to island and jump off midway for a dip!  We even went out on full moon SUP cruise.  Amazing.

The area was decimated by fire in 2020.  Campground untouched.  We did drive in to the town of Detroit to stock up on a few things and it was hit pretty hard.  Good to bring some business back to the folks that live here and are working hard to rebuild.

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  • Review photo of Detroit Lake State Recreation Area by Kris , June 27, 2021
  • Review photo of Detroit Lake State Recreation Area by Kris , June 27, 2021
  • Review photo of Detroit Lake State Recreation Area by Kris , June 27, 2021
  • Review photo of Detroit Lake State Recreation Area by Kris , June 27, 2021
  • Review photo of Detroit Lake State Recreation Area by Kris , June 27, 2021
  • Review photo of Detroit Lake State Recreation Area by Kris , June 27, 2021