Piety Island

Federal campground in Willamette National Forest

Location: Detroit, OR, OR

Price: From $12 per night

Price range: $12–$22 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables

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

Piety Island offers spectacular early morning views and a generally quiet camping experience. At $12/night, it's an affordable option with fire rings and picnic tables for tent camping.

Wildlife alert: Common Yellowthroat, American Dipper, Canada Goose, Rufous Hummingbird, Northern Rubber Boa, and Northwestern Garter Snake present in the area.

Insider tips for Piety Island: First-come, first-served only — arrive early to secure the single site. Download the Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature if available. Only 1 tent site available — plan accordingly and don't rely on backup options.

Skip Piety Island if: You need running water or functional outhouses — reviewers report outhouses are unusable and no water on-site.. You're concerned about site maintenance — reviewers noted trash and broken glass present.. You require hookups — no hookups available..

Best time to visit Piety Island: May-October — Official operating season for this seasonal federal campground..

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