FISHERMENS BEND

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

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

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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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.

Charges & Cancellations

Standard fees apply and are non-refundable.

Visit https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies for more information.

Photos

river trail at Fishermen's Bend
river trail at Fishermen's Bend
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Cottonwood shelter BBQ grill
Cottonwood shelter BBQ grill
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activities at Fishermen's Bend
activities at Fishermen's Bend
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North Santiam River at Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site
North Santiam River at Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site
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Entrance sign for Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site
Entrance sign for Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site
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firewood for sale
firewood for sale
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trail at Fishermen's Bend
trail at Fishermen's Bend
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North Santiam River at Fishermen's Bend
North Santiam River at Fishermen's Bend
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Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site wooden map
Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site wooden map
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one of the cabins at Fishermen's Bend
one of the cabins at Fishermen's Bend
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river trail at Fishermen's Bend
river trail at Fishermen's Bend
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Cottonwood shelter BBQ grill
Cottonwood shelter BBQ grill
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activities at Fishermen's Bend
activities at Fishermen's Bend
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North Santiam River at Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site
North Santiam River at Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site
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Entrance sign for Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site
Entrance sign for Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site
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firewood for sale
firewood for sale
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trail at Fishermen's Bend
trail at Fishermen's Bend
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North Santiam River at Fishermen's Bend
North Santiam River at Fishermen's Bend
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Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site wooden map
Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site wooden map
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one of the cabins at Fishermen's Bend
one of the cabins at Fishermen's Bend
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river trail at Fishermen's Bend
river trail at Fishermen's Bend
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Cottonwood shelter BBQ grill
Cottonwood shelter BBQ grill
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activities at Fishermen's Bend
activities at Fishermen's Bend
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North Santiam River at Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site
North Santiam River at Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site
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Entrance sign for Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site
Entrance sign for Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site
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firewood for sale
firewood for sale
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trail at Fishermen's Bend
trail at Fishermen's Bend
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North Santiam River at Fishermen's Bend
North Santiam River at Fishermen's Bend
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Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site wooden map
Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site wooden map
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one of the cabins at Fishermen's Bend
one of the cabins at Fishermen's Bend
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river trail at Fishermen's Bend
river trail at Fishermen's Bend
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Cottonwood shelter BBQ grill
Cottonwood shelter BBQ grill
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activities at Fishermen's Bend
activities at Fishermen's Bend
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North Santiam River at Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site
North Santiam River at Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site
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Entrance sign for Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site
Entrance sign for Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site
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firewood for sale
firewood for sale
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trail at Fishermen's Bend
trail at Fishermen's Bend
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North Santiam River at Fishermen's Bend
North Santiam River at Fishermen's Bend
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Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site wooden map
Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site wooden map
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one of the cabins at Fishermen's Bend
one of the cabins at Fishermen's Bend
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river trail at Fishermen's Bend
river trail at Fishermen's Bend
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Cottonwood shelter BBQ grill
Cottonwood shelter BBQ grill
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activities at Fishermen's Bend
activities at Fishermen's Bend
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North Santiam River at Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site
North Santiam River at Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site
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Entrance sign for Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site
Entrance sign for Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site
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firewood for sale
firewood for sale
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trail at Fishermen's Bend
trail at Fishermen's Bend
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North Santiam River at Fishermen's Bend
North Santiam River at Fishermen's Bend
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Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site wooden map
Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site wooden map
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one of the cabins at Fishermen's Bend
one of the cabins at Fishermen's Bend
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river trail at Fishermen's Bend
river trail at Fishermen's Bend
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Cottonwood shelter BBQ grill
Cottonwood shelter BBQ grill
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activities at Fishermen's Bend
activities at Fishermen's Bend
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North Santiam River at Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site
North Santiam River at Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site
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Entrance sign for Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site
Entrance sign for Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site
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firewood for sale
firewood for sale
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trail at Fishermen's Bend
trail at Fishermen's Bend
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North Santiam River at Fishermen's Bend
North Santiam River at Fishermen's Bend
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Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site wooden map
Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site wooden map
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one of the cabins at Fishermen's Bend
one of the cabins at Fishermen's Bend
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river trail at Fishermen's Bend
river trail at Fishermen's Bend
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Cottonwood shelter BBQ grill
Cottonwood shelter BBQ grill
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activities at Fishermen's Bend
activities at Fishermen's Bend
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North Santiam River at Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site
North Santiam River at Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site
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Entrance sign for Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site
Entrance sign for Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site
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firewood for sale
firewood for sale
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trail at Fishermen's Bend
trail at Fishermen's Bend
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North Santiam River at Fishermen's Bend
North Santiam River at Fishermen's Bend
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Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site wooden map
Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site wooden map
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one of the cabins at Fishermen's Bend
one of the cabins at Fishermen's Bend
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river trail at Fishermen's Bend
river trail at Fishermen's Bend
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Cottonwood shelter BBQ grill
Cottonwood shelter BBQ grill
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activities at Fishermen's Bend
activities at Fishermen's Bend
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North Santiam River at Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site
North Santiam River at Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site
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Entrance sign for Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site
Entrance sign for Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site
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firewood for sale
firewood for sale
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trail at Fishermen's Bend
trail at Fishermen's Bend
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North Santiam River at Fishermen's Bend
North Santiam River at Fishermen's Bend
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Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site wooden map
Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site wooden map
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one of the cabins at Fishermen's Bend
one of the cabins at Fishermen's Bend
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Adventure is at Your Fingertips

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Activities

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BOATING
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DAY USE AREA
Iconograph of a fish head and a fishing hook on a line
FISHING
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HIKING
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PICNICKING

Addresses

Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site
27300 N. Santiam Hwy
Mill City
Oregon
97360

Geographic Coordinates

44.7575, -122.5102778

Directions

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

Fees

Day-use fees can be paid onsite, on Recreation.gov's Fishermen's Bend Day Y$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