## 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 &amp; Cancellations

 Standard fees apply and are non-refundable. Visit [https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies][1] for more information. 

[1]: https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies

Fishermens Bend - TEMPORARILY CLOSED TO CAMPING

Camped in the river loop for 1 night with two small kids. The camp host was great, very friendly. This campground is perfect for young families... the bathrooms were nice, paved "roads," short trails, easy river access, and lots to do. The playground was closed due to covid, but it looked like a nice playground.

We were in spot R9. It had a lot of privacy. No neighbors on 2 sides, and couldn't see our neighbors on the 3rd side. Even though we weren't on the river, we could still hear it. We liked having electricity at our campsite, and we were right next to a water source. I'm glad we didn't have a riverfront site; with our small kids, it would have been a little dangerous for them and too much of a temptation.

We wanted to stay longer, but, well, we have small kids and even camping 1 night is a victory. Hoping to return next year! Love that you can book 1 year in advance. Also loved that they allowed campfires when a lot of other campgrounds banned them this late in the season. 

Exceeded expectations

We took our kids up here when they were little and they rode their bikes on the oodles and oodles of biking trails, its quiet with beautiful lush foliage, the showers are wonderful! Full hook ups are great. Camp hosts seem to Love their job. Nice big covered gathering places with big grill to feed an army! And so close to Salem you can work and camp at the same time!!! They also have cabins to rent!

So close to Salem!

Our group site was wonderful! There was enough room to set up 6 tents and two trailers with plenty of extra space. The bathrooms were immaculate, and the campground hosts were incredibly friendly.

Salmon Group Site 

Nice clean campground. Make sure to say hi to the hosts Floyd and Opal in their big RV. Very friendly. This was Summer 2017.

Sites are pretty close together but very clean, with nice access to the river.

Be sure to head up to Opal Creek for a great hike.

Nice riverside campground

This campground was an unexpected surprise not too far out of Salem, Oregon and just over an hour from Portland. Nice camp sites, clean bathrooms with flush toilets and free showers, good prices, well maintained, and most of all--plenty of fun activities to keep the kiddos busy. There's bike and hiking trains, a large playground, basketball area, a lovely river and plenty of areas to explore.  

  

There's spots for Rvs as well as tents. While most spots are nice, with plenty of trees and some distance between sites,  some are definitely better than others. There's also group areas for eating and group campsites. My favorite spots are a series of tent-only spots by the river. There's also some with lean-to covers over the picnic tables, which are fun. We'd definitely head back soon.

Gem of a Campground

Pretty awesome campsites right on the river. That is incredibly well appointed. Full hookups for RVs electric and water. Dump station.

  

Some Tent sites have a built in shelter over picnic tables. Communal recycling bins. Sink dump sites near all campsites. Very nice bathrooms with full showers.  

  

Handful of sites on the river itself. Big group camping sections and awesome group picnic shelter/hall. Day use facilities.  

  

Very wooded and the campsites feel private. Not far from Salem. Playground and activities for the kids. Small info hut and amphitheater. Well loved but well maintained park but is affordable on BLM land.