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Recreation Region: Detroit Ranger District

Opal Lake Trailhead

Current Conditions
Closed due to Beachie Creek Fire.

This trailhead provides access to Opal Lake Trail #3372

General Information

Wilderness Self-Issue Permit required for both day use and overnight stays from June 15 through October 15. Free permits are self-issued at the trailhead.

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

Access 1: From Salem, Oregon, travel east on Highway 22 for 49.5 miles and turn left onto French Creek Road (Forest Road 2223). Continue approximately 5 miles to the junction with Forest Road 2207 and turn right. Continue on Forest Road 2207 approximately 9 miles to the Opal Lake Trailhead on the right.

Access 2: From Detroit, Oregon, head west on Highway 22 just across the Breitenbush Bridge turn right up French Creek Road (Forest Road 2223), travel up Forest Road 2223 to the Forest Road 2207 junction and veer right onto Forest Road 2207. Follow Forest Road 2207 for 5 miles, trailhead is on the right.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restroom information is not available for this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated July 1, 2026