Fishermens Bend

North Santiam River at Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site
North Santiam River at Fishermen's Bend
firewood for sale
one of the cabins at Fishermen's Bend
trail at Fishermen's Bend

Featured amenities

River Access River Access
Fire Pit Fire Pit

About Fishermens Bend

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

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Currently open - May 1 to Oct 6

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

River Access River Access
Fire Pit Fire Pit
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Fire Pit
Water Access

Water Access

  • River Access
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Reviews (51)

Review Summary

4.4
51 reviews
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68.6%
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Karen C

December 18, 2019

2

We have gone to fisherman's bend for years. We drove from Utah to Fishermen's Bend to one again feel the magical breathtaking beauty of this place. However we were very disappointed to see it this time. They had to cut a lot of the trees down, and it is a mess. No privacy in the campsites. The peace and beauty of this area are sadly not there. Maybe in 10 years it will be great again?

Judy C

December 19, 2019

4

I love the low key environment to just hang out and relax.

Marsha T

December 19, 2019

5

Great place to go. This is the mountain place and try to be here first thing out and last time out! Perfect for retired people with dogs in a camper! The only problem are the idiots who can not read the dogs on leash signs! But the place and the park people are great.

Christine W

January 10, 2020

5

Facilities are awesome. Love the location, not too far from Salem.

Diane N

January 10, 2020

3

Beautiful campground but that removed soooooo many trees that privacy and the ability to access shade in the hot summer is destroyed. Unfortunate...

William B

January 11, 2020

3

There were no pull thru's available

Patrick R

January 15, 2020

5

The location provided a wonderful camping experience for my wife and me along with two grandsons. They enjoyed fishing, hiking and activities on the playground.

Anthony N

January 15, 2020

5

Cabin was very clean & comfortable for four adults. Campground was quiet and well maintained. Explored several hiking trails in the area. Excellent destination and plan on returning.

Cheryl G

January 16, 2020

5

Wonderful park

Marie E

January 17, 2020

4

We really loved our visit, by you must be careful if you want electrical and water and sewer. Not all sites have that.

Location Fishermens Bend

Address:
Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site
Mill City, OR, 97360
United States

Highway access

Fishermen's Bend is accessible via Highway 22, located approximately 1.5 miles to the east. It is also 29 miles east of Salem.

Elevation: 232 feet

Distance to downtown

1.9 mi drive to downtown Mill City (about 3 min)

Policies & Rules

General

  • Day-use only, no camping. All vehicles entering the site must pay a day-use fee including those vehicles associated with the shelter reservation.

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Last updated: August 23, 2026

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