Hoover Campground
Willamette National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Gates, OR, OR
Price: From $28 per night
Price range: $28–$260 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (62 reviews)
Season: May through October
The campground area offers 35 campsites, 25 single and 10 double sites, that can accommodate trailers up to 30 feet in length. The campsites are laid out in two main loops with sites #1-21 in one and sites #22-35 in the other. There are approximately 20 extra-vehicle parking spaces on the east side of the campground for overflow parking.
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, Vault Toilets, Fishing, Boat Launch, Firewood for Sale
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/hoover-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Well-maintained federal campground with 35 sites across two loops, accommodating trailers up to 30 feet. Google reviewers praise cleanliness, responsive staff, and water activities like swimming and kayaking.
Wildlife alert: Northern Rubber Boa, garter snakes, and common birds including Rufous Hummingbirds and Canada Geese documented in the area.
Insider tips for Hoover Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground that fills quickly. Use the digital kiosk system for purchasing campsites, ice, firewood, and parking permits. 20 extra vehicle parking spaces available on east side for overflow (extra fee applies).
Skip Hoover Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available; only suitable for self-contained RVs.. You're visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only.. You prefer first-come, first-serve only — reserve sites ahead during peak season..
Best time to visit Hoover Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only per verified schedule..
Nearby campgrounds: Santiam Flats Campground (Detroit, OR), Cove Creek (Or) (Gates, OR), Piety Island (Detroit, OR), Southshore At Detroit Lake - Willamette (Or) (Gates, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Hoover Campground
Cell signal at Hoover Campground (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.
The campground area offers 35 campsites, 25 single and 10 double sites, that can accommodate trailers up to 30 feet in length. The campsites are laid out in two main loops with sites #1-21 in one and sites #22-35 in the other. There are approximately 20 extra-vehicle parking spaces on the east side of the campground for overflow parking.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground that fills quickly.
Use the digital kiosk system for purchasing campsites, ice, firewood, and parking permits.
20 extra vehicle parking spaces available on east side for overflow (extra fee applies).
Campground operates seasonally during these months only per verified schedule.
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
Drive 2.7 miles east of Detroit, OR on Highway 22. Turn onto Blowout Road/Forest Service Road 10, then go 0.75 miles west to the Hoover Group Site.
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#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.
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