Fishermens Bend

FISHERMENS BEND

Part of Fishermen'S Bend Recreation Area

Overview

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

Facilities

porta potties, picnic sites with picnic table, parking, and barbecue grill, hiking trails, boat ramp, camp host, fishing overlook

Natural Features

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Recreation

Day use only until further notice. Expanded opened area includes River Loop only.

  • Group picnic shelter, Cottonwoods, is reservable
  • 7 first come-first serve individual picnic sites
  • some hiking trails around River Loop and to the fishing overlook
  • boat launch
  • river access

Nearby Attractions

North Santiam State Park is next door, with more great water and hiking opportunities.

Scenic John Neal Memorial County Park is less than 15 minutes away.

Silver Falls State Park is 45 minutes from Fishermen's Bend, with 10 majestic waterfalls, ranging from the grand 177' South Falls, to the delicate 27' Drake Falls.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (503) 375-5646.

Important Notices

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

Available Activities

  • Boating - Boating
  • Day Use Area - Day Use Area
  • Fishing - Fishing
  • Hiking - Hiking
  • Picnicking - Picnicking
  • Water Access - Water Access

Directions

Fishermen's Bend is located 29 miles east of Salem on Hwy 22, and 1.5 miles west of Mill City.

Cancellation Policy

<p>Standard fees apply and are non-refundable.</p> <p>Visit <a href="https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies" rel="nofollow">https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies</a> for more information.</p>

Contact Information

Phone: 503-897-2406

Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site
PO BOX 785
MILL CITY, OR 97360
Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site
27300 N. Santiam Hwy
Mill City, OR 97360

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