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Cove Creek (Or)

Willamette National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Gates, OR, OR

Price: From $28 per night

Price range: $28–$260 per night

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 (101 reviews)

Season: May through October

The campground area offers 60 campsites, 55 single and 6 double sites, that can accommodate trailers up to 30 feet in length. There are both reservable and FCFS Campsites. The campsites are laid out in two main loops with sites #1-36 in one and sites #37-63 in the other.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Camp Host, Fishing, Boat Launch

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

Clean, well-maintained facilities with paved roads and sites that can accommodate trailers up to 30 feet. Google reviewers consistently praise the modern bathrooms and attentive camp host.

Wildlife alert: Northern Rubber Boa, garter snakes, and common waterfowl including Common Merganser and Canada Goose in the area.

Insider tips for Cove Creek (Or): Bring quarters for shower operation. Book early—this is a popular federal campground with both reservable and first-come, first-served sites. Review site map before arrival; many sites are pull-in trailer spots rather than tent-friendly layouts.

Skip Cove Creek (Or) if: You have an RV requiring hookups—no hookups available at most sites.. You need year-round camping—seasonal operations May through October only.. You prefer spontaneous visits—book well in advance for this federal campground..

Best time to visit Cove Creek (Or): May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..

Nearby campgrounds: Piety Island (Detroit, OR), Southshore At Detroit Lake - Willamette (Or) (Gates, OR), Hoover Campground (Gates, OR), Humbug Campground (Detroit, OR).

Cell Phone Coverage at Cove Creek (Or)

Cell signal at Cove Creek (Or) (Gates, OR): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.

  • Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
  • AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
  • T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage

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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Cove Creek (Or)

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Gates, OR, OR★ 3.5 (101 reviews)From $28/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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The campground area offers 60 campsites, 55 single and 6 double sites, that can accommodate trailers up to 30 feet in length. There are both reservable and FCFS Campsites. The campsites are laid out in two main loops with sites #1-36 in one and sites #37-63 in the other.

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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
Max RV99 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ADA sites1 sites
Pull-throughsAvailable
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking WaterFishing
Recreation
Picnic TablesShowersBoat Launch
Family & Pets
Flush ToiletsCamp Host

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 have an RV requiring hookups—no hookups available at most sites.✕ You need year-round camping—seasonal operations May through October only.✕ You prefer spontaneous visits—book well in advance for this federal campground.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Bring quarters for shower operation.

Book early

this is a popular federal campground with both reservable and first-come, first-served sites.

Review site map before arrival; many sites are pull-in trailer spots rather than tent-friendly layouts.

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 100%
Verizon
4G · 100%
AT&T
4G + 5G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Northern Rubber Boa, garter snakes, and common waterfowl including Common Merganser and Canada Goose in the area.

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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801-226-3564· Willamette National Forest
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Getting there →

From Detroit, Oregon, travel east on State Highway 22 for 2.7 miles to Blowout Road/Forest Service Road 10. From Idanha, Oregon, travel west on State Highway 22 for 0.7 miles to Blowout Road/Forest Service Road 10. Proceed on Blowout Road 3.6 miles to Cove Creek Campground 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 Cove Creek (Or) cost per night?+
Cove Creek (Or) costs $28–$260 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Cove Creek (Or) open?+
Cove Creek (Or) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Cove Creek (Or) have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Cove Creek (Or)?+
Cove Creek (Or) can accommodate RVs up to 99 feet.
How do I make reservations at Cove Creek (Or)?+
Cove Creek (Or) 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 Cove Creek (Or)?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Cove Creek (Or) is rated strong. Best carrier: AT&T. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Cove Creek (Or) open, and what are check-in times?+
Cove Creek (Or) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

Cove Creek Campground Map
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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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$28 /night★ 3.5 (101)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Piety Island

Detroit, OR

From $12/night

Southshore At Detroit Lake - Willamette (Or)

Gates, OR

From $28/night

Hoover Campground

Gates, OR

From $28/night

Humbug Campground

Detroit, OR

From $21/night

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