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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

Campground Amenities

  • River Access
    River Access
  • Fire Pit
    Fire Pit

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently closed - Opens on May 1

Reviews (51)

Review Summary

4.4
51 reviews
5
68.6%
35
4
15.7%
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3
7.8%
4
2
5.9%
3
1
2.0%
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samantha h

August 27, 2020

2

Okay so here’s the deal. The grounds were beautiful!! Absolutely seemed to be kept clean. Hosts were really nice. However, we left two days early. The flies in the spirit we were in were absolutely horrible!! We really tried to make it work and tried to not let it get to us but at one point I counted 10 that were on my Infant son and around him plus the TONS that were swarming our picnic table and ez-up and us in general. Then we get on the subject of the bee!! Huge HUGE bee. We watched it attacking and killing all the bugs and bees under our canopy. The site we were in was rancid smelling. We pulled up and all we smelled was sewage. Again beautiful campground and wonderful hosts but some major issues with the spot we were in.

Paula C

August 22, 2020

5

Love this place, lots of walking, near the river and fun.

Keri C

August 20, 2020

4

Nice campground but no areas for safe swimming. Other than that it was nice, quiet and beautiful!

Jen C

August 19, 2020

5

Lovely campground, our site was next to the roaring river with plenty of room to the next site over. Host was friendly and informative. Restrooms clean and well maintained. We had never come before, but hope to return soon!

Claudia C

August 16, 2020

5

This place is amazing! The rangers are on top of it and super nice. Clean bathrooms!!!

Aaron T

August 11, 2020

5

Well developed campsite with lots of amenities. Great access to the river for floating and fishing.

Greg S

August 10, 2020

3

We had a reservation for three nights. On the last night the power and water went out due to a downed tree and fire. We were evacuated and did not stay the last night. The hosts did and excellent job getting us out safely. I cannot wait to go back.

Eric B

August 4, 2020

5

Beautiful campsite and well maintained. A family-friendly type of place and great spot to chill.

Greg S

July 29, 2020

5

The staff is the best. They’re so hospitable, You can see the pride.

Chilcote 5

July 29, 2020

5

the campground was clean, bathrooms freshly painted. while there were a few restrictions due to Covid, such as no showers, they will be temporary.

Location Fishermens Bend

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

Latitude & Longitude: 44.7575 / -122.51

Elevation: 232 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
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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