Detroit Dam — Local services in Stayton

This was a nice stop on our way into Detroit Lake. It's a great site that offers views, fresh air and fishing. There weren't too many people there so it was a great opportunity to walk down the road of the dam and take in the entire scene.

There is a bathroom in the parking area, which is good to know. Yet, it was very unclean and there was garbage thrown about by it and on the other side of the barrier. I'm not sure of wind had anything to do with it, but it was very bad and disappointing.

You are able to walk across and explore the south eastern side of the Lake. There aren't many places to go specifically over there due to no camping in that area, but it's still...

Just a neat place to stop and look at. It's not everyday you get the majesty of the mountains and evergreens intertwined with might of mankind. The dam emerges from the woods gradually but even at a glance you can get the feel of its massive size. On top of that, rarely does nature and civilization blend as beautifully as it does here. Stop by, even if for a few minutes, and gawk at...

Always a nice place to stop when traveling from Sisters to the valley on hwy 22. Has a vault toilet and room to park. -1 star because of all the trash that has been thrown over the side by the locked stairs. But you dont really notice it unless you are looking for it. During fishing season I always see people pulling up fish so it must be...