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Recreation Region: Detroit Ranger District

Little North Santiam, East Trailhead (Shady Cove)

Trailhead for Little North Santiam Trail #3338

  • See Trail page for more information.
  • The trailhead parking area is Just across the bridge from Shady Cove Campground.
Current Conditions
Closed due to Beachie Creek and Lionshead Fire.

General Information

Recreation Passes may be used as a form of fee payment. 

No camping within ¼ mile radius of trailhead parking area. 

$5/vehicle/day

Within developed recreation sites, dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet, or otherwise under physical restrictive control. 36 CFR 261.16(j)

A sign that says, "detroit ranger station willamette national forest" with a building in the background

Address: 44125 North Santiam Highway SE Detroit, OR 97342
Phone: (503) 854-3366
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: sm.fs.mf@usda.gov

Getting There

Directions

From Salem, OR travel east on Hwy 22 approximately 23 miles. Turn left on North Fork Road, which is marked "Little North Santiam Recreation Area."

  • To access the Little North Santiam, West trailhead (Elkhorn), travel about 15 miles to forest road 201 (Elkhorn Drive), turn right and travel about ½ mile.
     
  • To access the Little North Santiam, East trailhead (Shady Cove), continue on North Fork Road for about 4 miles to Forest Road 2207, turn right and travel about 2.5 miles to Shady Cove Campground.

    Continue across the bridge. Trailhead parking is on the left; trail is on right.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

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Last updated April 26, 2025