- Fireworks Over the Lake - July 6, 2013 Bring your Boat and Watch the Fireworks!
- Detroit Lake "Cruise-In" Classic Car Rally - Sept 21, 2013 Re-live the glory days! Large car show with raffles and prizes. A one day event where anyone who loves classic cars, motorcycles, or boats from the 30's, 40's,50's, 60's, 70's and beyond will enjoy. This year's car categories include: Custom, Original, Custom Pick-up, Original Pick-up, Muscle, Street Rod, Convertible, Best 30's, Best 40's, Best 50's, Best 60's, Best 70's, Best 80's, Best 90's, Best 2000 and above, Best Custom Paint, Best Interior, Best Foreign, Best in Progress, Best in Show. The motorcyle categories include: Best Paint, Custom, Stock, Best in Show. The boat categories include: Best Antique Boat and Best Classic Boat.
- Detroit Lake Mud Run- Oct 12, 2013 Six fun miles trudging through town, over streams, up cliffs and across the muddy lake bed. For more details or to register, please visit www.runwildadventures.com.
- Detroit Christmas Light Tour - Date To Be Announced Come see how this small town gets in the Christmas spirit.
Local Attractions
Come Relax & Explore Detroit Lake OregonBoating • Rafting • Fishing • Hiking • Biking • Swimming • Guided Horse Tours • Snowmobiling • Cross Country Skiing • Paragliding
Detroit Lake Oregon
Find yourself among the towering firs, sparkling waters and friends - new and old. Winter, Summer, Spring and Fall... at Detroit Lake you'll find the FUN in all seasons. Our warm, small community welcomes guests to enjoy their little piece of Heaven. Family vacations, corporate retreats, weekend get-aways - find a destination that memories are made of at Detroit Lake.
Willamette National Forest (Majestic hiking trails & recreation) Willamette National Forest
Detroit Lake has a ton of amazing trails you've just got to experience. Striking views along the winding trails are located all throughout this nature wonderland. View the Willamette National Forest website for information on: Hiking Trails, Local Maps, Hunting, Lake Info, & ATV / Off-road trails & access.
Snow Skiing / Snowboarding (A short drive to Hoodoo Ski Resort)) Hoodoo Ski Resort
Whether you prefer the deep and challenging powder of Hoodoo's Backside or the finely groomed runs of the front side, the majesty of Hoodoo's location and fun of Hoodoo's night skiing will bring you back again and again. Even if you don't ski we have plenty to do for everyone including the very popular Autobahn Tube Hill.
The Lodge is the closest lodging to Hoodoo and the only place that sells Ski Passes as well as the exclusive Hoodoo "Any Card" west of the mountain. Call for our Stay and Ski Free Packages!
Hot Springs at Breitenbush Breitenbush Hot Springs
Nestled in the ancient forest with a pristine river and abundant hot springs, Breitenbush is a place of timeless beauty where connection with the natural world is both vast and intimate, and where every season brings unique gifts. Our 154 acres of wildlife sanctuary is surrounded by national forest. Majestic Pahtoo (Mount Jefferson) and the Mount Jefferson Wilderness Area are nearby.
The Lodge At Detroit Lake is the closest lodging to Breitenbush. The lodge is only a mere 10 miles away and a great lodging alternative for hot spring day visitors.
Elkhorn Valley GolfCourse (18 Hole Regulation Course) Elkhorn Valley Golf Course
Nestled in a small valley a few miles from the towering old growth forests of the Opal Creek Wildnerness area, Elkhorn Valley Golf Course offers 18 challenging holes of golf in one of the Pacific Northwest's most spectacular settings, This award-winning course has captivated golfers of all abilities since 1976.
Local Businesses
Kane’s Marina
Kane's Marina
Kane's Marina is a unique resource for sport, leisure and nature enthusiast of all kinds. We’re the only private facility on Detroit Lake to offer sailboat moorage and on-the-water access for watercraft of all kinds in addition to an RV Park, store, help center and tavern.
The Experience Store: Kayaks, Paddle Boards, and Tent Rentals)
It's time for an experience on the lake! We are conveniently located right next to the Lodge at Detroit Lake, where you'll find one of the most beautiful recreational lakes in the State. Take a scenic drive on Hwy 22 to Detroit. The lake is located between Salem and Bend and is less than a 2 hour drive from Portland Airport. We can arrange airport pick up if you need it.
Family size tents, chairs, sleeping bags and a cooking kitchen are available for rent! Just pack up the kids and bring some food - we will supply the rest! Camping packages can include Kayak (adult & children) rentals and everything you would need to set up camp on Piety island, Detroit Lake State Park or other campsites around the 6 mile lake! Enjoy the peaceful tranquility and the beauty of the Cascades on one of our sit on top Kayaks that are easy to use and very stable for anyone new to the sport. We also offer private and group classes for our Stand Up Paddle Boards. Sign up for our Kiddy Kayak Camps (supervised 3 hour camp that includes lunch) offered though the summer. Ask about family and group rates - daily, two day or weekly.
Call and book your Experience today! 503-610-BOAT
Detroit Lake Marina
Detroit Lake Marina
Detroit Lake Marina is a full service Marina with daily, weekly and seasonal moorage, boat and toy rentals, canoes, gas, fishing supplies, ice, groceries and friendly people to hang around with.
Mountain High Grocery
Mountain High Grocery
Welcome to Mountain High Grocery and Gift Store, located in beautiful Detroit, Oregon. Whether you’re coming to enjoy many of the fun activities in and around Detroit, or are just passing through, be sure to stop in and visit us.
North Santiam Chamber of Commerce
North Santiam Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber is a non-profit organization that serves as a business resource, connecting Canyon area people and businesses, encouraging partnerships and supporting community development.