Cleator Bend

Willamette National Forest — riverside, fishing

Location: Detroit, OR, OR

Price: From $200 per night

Rating: 5 out of 5 (1 reviews)

Season: May through October

Cleator Bend Group Campground, located on a bend of the Breitenbush River, is a popular destination for camping. The group area provides an ideal base camp for fishing, hiking, biking and more. There is 1 group site which can accommodate up to 45 people.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/cleator-bend to be notified when sites open up.

Cleator Bend Group Campground is located on the scenic Breitenbush River and serves as an ideal base camp for fishing, hiking, and biking activities. The single group site can accommodate up to 45 people with amenities including 8 campfire rings, 8 picnic tables, and vault toilet facilities.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Bald Eagle, Harlequin Duck, Mule Deer, Northern Rubber Boa, and American Dipper have been documented within 8km of this location.

Insider tips for Cleator Bend: This is a federal campground — book early as it is popular and operates seasonally. Group site accommodates up to 45 people, making it ideal for organized gatherings. Note that drinking water is temporarily unavailable within the campground according to RIDB official description.

Skip Cleator Bend if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at this campground.. You plan to visit outside May through October — campground is closed seasonally.. You require individual sites — only 1 group site is available..

Best time to visit Cleator Bend: May - October — Campground operates seasonally during this period only..

Nearby campgrounds: Breitenbush Campground (Detroit, OR), Fox Creek Group Camp (Detroit, OR), Humbug Campground (Detroit, OR), Gold Butte Lookout (Mill City, OR).

Cell Phone Coverage at Cleator Bend

Cell signal at Cleator Bend (Detroit, OR): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Detroit, OR, OR★ 5 (1 reviews)From $200/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Cleator Bend Group Campground, located on a bend of the Breitenbush River, is a popular destination for camping. The group area provides an ideal base camp for fishing, hiking, biking and more. There is 1 group site which can accommodate up to 45 people.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
PetsAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups — no hookups available at this campground.✕ You plan to visit outside May through October — campground is closed seasonally.✕ You require individual sites — only 1 group site is available.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

This is a federal campground

book early as it is popular and operates seasonally.

Group site accommodates up to 45 people, making it ideal for organized gatherings.

Note that drinking water is temporarily unavailable within the campground according to RIDB official description.

Best: May - October

Campground operates seasonally during this period only.

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: American Black Bear, Bald Eagle, Harlequin Duck, Mule Deer, Northern Rubber Boa, and American Dipper have been documented within 8km of this location.

Location

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801-226-3564· Willamette National Forest
Getting there →

From Highway 22 at Detroit, turn onto Breitenbush Road/Forest Service Road 46. The campground is 9.8 miles ahead on the right.

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Willamette National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Willamette National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Cleator Bend cost per night?+
Cleator Bend costs $200 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Cleator Bend open?+
Cleator Bend is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Cleator Bend have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Cleator Bend?+
Cleator Bend is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Cleator Bend?+
Cleator Bend is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Cleator Bend?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Cleator Bend is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Cleator Bend open, and what are check-in times?+
Cleator Bend is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$200 /night★ 5 (1)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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