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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
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one of the cabins at Fishermen's Bend
trail at Fishermen's Bend

Featured amenities

River Access
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
Fire Pit
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Fire Pit
Water Access

Water Access

  • River Access
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Reviews (51)

Review Summary

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Karen C

December 18, 2019

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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?

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.

Latitude & Longitude: 44.7575 / -122.51

Elevation: 232 feet

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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.

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Nearby destinations

Mill City
Lyons
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Last updated: June 4, 2026

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