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Cove Creek Campground

Boat ramp · on Detroit Lake · near Detroit · Oregon

Algal bloom precaution

Oregon Health Authority has a harmful algae precaution for this water (June 18, 2026). Precaution issued due to low-level presence of cyanobacteria. Avoid contact with discoloured water or scum, and keep pets and children out of it.

Oregon Health Authority · checked October 18, 2026

Past algal blooms

Harmful algal blooms reported on this water (state reports compiled by U.S. EPA): 2015, 2017, 2018, 2024 and 2026.

state reports compiled by U.S. EPA · checked October 18, 2026

Status not reported No closure has been posted for this launch, but its agency does not publish open or closed status. Check with the managing agency before you tow.

At the launch

Type
Boat ramp
Fee
Free
Ramp lanes
1
Managed by
Detroit Ranger District
Website
fs.usda.gov
Coordinates
44.71407, -122.15771

Directions (Google) Apple Maps

Boating rules

  • SNW within 200 feet of the shoreline, no towed watersports · a zone at or next to this launch rule

From the boating rules map of Oregon State Marine Board (rules zones joined to our waters and launches; not endorsed by OSMB), read October 18, 2026. A map of rules is a guide: the regulation's text and the posted signs govern.

Conditions

Lake level

Latest reading loads here; without it, see the USGS page below.

USGS gauge DETROIT LAKE NEAR DETROIT, OR, 4.6 mi from this launch on Detroit Lake: lake level, a reading every 15 minutes. Readings and history at USGS.

On Detroit Lake

Reservoir in Oregon. All launches on Detroit Lake.

Community

Where people who use Detroit Lake talk about it.

Nearby launches

Sources

Why it is listed as public: listed by Oregon State Marine Board Boating Access Sites. Something wrong, or is this launch private? Send a correction; it goes to a person.