Fishermens Bend

Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site, Mill City, Oregon, United States

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)

2026 Season availability

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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
5
68.6%
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4
15.7%
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Chad V

July 28, 2020

5

We had a great time.

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.

Greg S

July 29, 2020

5

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

Eric B

August 4, 2020

5

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

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.

Aaron T

August 11, 2020

5

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

Claudia C

August 16, 2020

5

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

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!

Keri C

August 20, 2020

4

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

Paula C

August 22, 2020

5

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

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)

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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.

Nearby Campgrounds

Santiam Flats Campground

Mill City, OR

Old Miners Meadow Group Use

Mill City, OR

Humbug Campground

Mill City, OR

Nearby destinations

Mill City
Lyons
Stayton

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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