Fishermens Bend
Fishermen'S Bend Recreation Area
Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site has limited day use open. No camping or dump station is available.
$5 passenger vehicle (up to 9), $10 non-commercial vans (10-19 passengers), $20 non-commercial bus (over 19 passengers), $30 Northwest Oregon District Annual Day Pass for passengers vehicles only, America the Beautiful Interagency Passes and Golden passes are also acceptable for day-use fees
Cottonwoods Shelter rental $110 per day, does not include vehicle day-use fees
porta potties, picnic sites with picnic table, parking, and barbecue grill, hiking trails, boat ramp, camp host, fishing overlook
Need to Know
Day-use only, no camping. All vehicles entering the site must pay a day-use fee including those vehicles associated with the shelter reservation.
Natural Features
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Nearby Attractions
North Santiam State Park is next door, with more great water and hiking opportunities.
Scenic John Neal Memorial County Park is less than 15 minutes away.
Silver Falls State Park is 45 minutes from Fishermen's Bend, with 10 majestic waterfalls, ranging from the grand 177' South Falls, to the delicate 27' Drake Falls.
Recreation
Day use only until further notice. Expanded opened area includes River Loop only.
- Group picnic shelter, Cottonwoods, is reservable
- 7 first come-first serve individual picnic sites
- some hiking trails around River Loop and to the fishing overlook
- boat launch
- river access
Changes & Cancellations
Standard fees apply and are non-refundable.
Visit https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies for more information.
Contact Information
Mailing
Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site PO BOX 785 MILL CITY OR 97360
Physical
Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site 27300 N. Santiam Hwy Mill City OR 97360
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 503-897-2406
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
Fishermen's Bend is located 29 miles east of Salem on Hwy 22, and 1.5 miles west of Mill City.
Available Campsites
- Site R12, Loop River Loop, Type Picnic
- Site R13, Loop River Loop, Type Picnic
- Site R11, Loop River Loop, Type Picnic
- Site G06-Cottonwoods, Loop River Loop, Type Group Shelter Nonelectric
- Site R09, Loop River Loop, Type Picnic
- Site R07, Loop River Loop, Type Picnic
- Site R10, Loop River Loop, Type Picnic
- Site R08, Loop River Loop, Type Picnic
