Cleator Bend
CLEATOR BEND
Part of Willamette National Forest
Overview
Cleator Bend Group Campground, located on a bend of the Breitenbush River, is a popular destination for camping. The group area provides an ideal base camp for fishing, hiking, biking and more.
There is 1 group site which can accommodate up to 45 people. Amenities include 8 campfire rings, 8 picnic tables, and 1 vault toilet. Drinking water is temporarily unavailable within campground. Trash receptacles are located in the campground.
Campfires allowed until and unless otherwise posted. Fire bans are common during summer months. Please plan accordingly.
Reservations for this site can be made up to 12 months in advance of arrival date by reserving online at RECREATION.GOV or by calling 877-444-6777.
Facilities
Cleator Bend is a group campground on the northern banks of the river. A vault toilet is located in the middle of the camping loop and drinking water is temporarily unavailable. Trash collection, campfire rings and picnic tables are provided. The capacity for the group site is 45 guests.
Natural Features
The Breitenbush River is a tributary of the North Santiam River. The clean waters flow from snow melt in the Mount Jefferson Wilderness. The campground lies in the Willamette National Forest, which stretches 110 miles along the western slopes of the Cascade Range.Recreation
The river is a popular spot for wading, swimming and rainbow trout fishing.Nearby Attractions
The South Breitenbush Gorge Trail is three miles from the campground. Here, hikers can view the river passing through basalt narrows. During the hike, look for a log footbridge that crosses Roaring Creek's cascading waters.Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (541) 967-3917.Important Notices
- Click here for more information on Willamette National Forest
- Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
- Be bear aware; keep all food out of sight in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from the area after eating
- No discharging firearms, possession of fireworks or use of chainsaws allowed
Campfires allowed until and unless otherwise posted. Fire bans are common during summer months. Please plan accordingly.
Available Activities
- Fishing - Fishing
Directions
From Highway 22 at Detroit, turn onto Breitenbush Road/Forest Service Road 46. The campground is 9.8 miles ahead on the right.
Contact Information
Phone: 801-226-3564
Detroit Ranger District, 44125 N. Santiam Hwy., Detroit, OR 97360Managed by Linn County Parks and Recreation, 3010 Ferry St. SW, Albany, OR 97322
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