Mongold Day-Use Area

Mongold Day-Use Area is a state park day-use site on the north shore of Detroit Lake, about 3.5 miles (5.6 km) west of Detroit on Oregon Route 22. It lies roughly 1.5 miles (2.4 km) west of Detroit Lake State Park's boundary but is administered as part of that park. Facilities include a boat ramp, swimming area, fishing area and picnic area.

Detroit Lake was created in 1953 when a dam was built to control floods and generate electricity. Since then, this area has grown into a destination where both locals and visitors come to enjoy outdoor recreation and water activities.

Mongold Day-Use Area sits on the north shore of Detroit Lake, about 3.5 miles west of Detroit on Oregon Route 22, yet it is run as part of Detroit Lake State Park although that park's boundary lies roughly 1.5 miles east. The site holds a boat ramp, swimming area, fishing area and picnic area, and its name is not explained in the available sources.

Check water levels before heading out on the lake and use life jackets available in various sizes at the site. Water stays cold year-round and underwater obstacles may be present, so verify conditions with the Oregon State Marine Board and swim with a buddy.

Mongold sits on the north shore of Detroit Lake but lies about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) west of Detroit Lake State Park's boundary; it is nonetheless run as part of that park. The site is reached from Oregon Route 22, about 3.5 miles (5.6 km) west of the town of Detroit.