Fishermens Bend
Fishermen’s Bend Recreation Area — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: MILL CITY, OR, OR
Price: From $16 per night
Price range: $16–$110 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (51 reviews)
Season: Memorial Day through Labor Day
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 For facility specific inform
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Dump Station, Camp Host, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/fishermens-bend to be notified when sites open up.
Fishermen's Bend offers a serene riverside setting with clean facilities and strong camper satisfaction (4.6/5 rating). Visitors consistently praise the peaceful scenery and fishing/water access opportunities.
Wildlife alert: American Beaver, Townsend's Chipmunk, Common Raccoon, Pine Grosbeak, Band-tailed Pigeon, Wild Turkey, and Hermit Warbler observed in the area.
Insider tips for Fishermens Bend: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand. Bring a self-contained RV; no hookups available at most sites. Clean flushing toilets at entrance according to verified camper reports.
Skip Fishermens Bend if: You need RV hookups — not available at most sites.. You're planning to camp outside Memorial Day through Labor Day — seasonal operations only.. You're looking for extensive amenities — only 8 total sites with basic facilities..
Best time to visit Fishermens Bend: Memorial Day through Labor Day — Official operating season for camping at this federal recreation site..
Nearby campgrounds: Elkhorn Valley Recreation Site (Salem, OR), Shady Cove (Lyons, OR), Yellowbottom Recreation Site (Salem, OR), Old Miner’S Meadow Group Use Area (Salem, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Fishermens Bend
Cell signal at Fishermens Bend (MILL CITY, OR): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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 For facility specific information, please call (503) 375-5646.porta potties, picnic sites with picnic table, parking, and barbecue grill, hiking trails, boat ramp, camp host, fishing overlook - North Santiam State Park is next door, with more great water and hiking opportunities.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand.
Bring a self-contained RV; no hookups available at most sites.
Clean flushing toilets at entrance according to verified camper reports.
Official operating season for camping at this federal recreation site.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Fishermen's Bend is located 29 miles east of Salem on Hwy 22, and 1.5 miles west of Mill City.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Fishermen’s Bend Recreation Area fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Fishermen’s Bend Recreation Area before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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