Upper Arm Day Use Area

Upper Arm is situated on a quiet cove of the Breitenbush Arm of Detroit Lake away from motor boating activities. Fishing opportunities abound along the shoreline trails and from the wooden fishing pier. Enjoy calm water at the sandy swimming beach. Observe various species of waterfowl and birds from the wildlife viewpoint.

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Detroit Dispersed Camping Restrictions

General Information

Garbage service
Fishing pier, swimming area
Barbeque grills
Accessible trails, wildlife viewpoint
NO water

Day use only; no overnight camping allowed

The area is CLOSED to dispersed camping. See special regulations for the area.

Day Use:
$5 per vehicle per day
$30 per annual

$5/vehicle/day or a valid recreation pass.
Download the Recreation.gov mobile app prior to your trip so you can pay the fee onsite with Scan and Pay.
No cash or checks accepted on site.

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)

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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