Farewell Bend State Recreation Area
Brandon K.
Reviewed Jul. 12, 2020

Riverside desert experience

Farewell bend is a day use state park and campground located near Huntington Oregon and nestled on the Snake River.

The park is a dry desert setting with yellowing grasses, tall spiny trees and sand dunes. The snake river is a deep emerald green flowing with foam from the upriver reservoir.

The campground has three large loops that can accommodate the largest of personal busses down to the classic sleeping bag. There are electric and water connections, a sewer dump and a boat launch. There are a couple of rentable waterfront cabins available on C-loop.

Many fisherman come here to enjoy the well stocked waters, keep an eye out for the other river wildlife commonly seen, rattle snakes. Other water sports are welcome here, boating and waterskiing happens all day long. The dunes across the river are a popular off-road and motorized fun location.

The river is pretty much inaccessible from the campgrounds, the day use area allows for access to the rocky beach, but the waters edge is not clean sadly, polluted with litter and river foam.

The park is a very warm and sunny Oregon escape with little to no cellular service.

  • Review photo of Farewell Bend State Recreation Area by Brandon K., July 12, 2020
  • Review photo of Farewell Bend State Recreation Area by Brandon K., July 12, 2020
  • Review photo of Farewell Bend State Recreation Area by Brandon K., July 12, 2020
  • Review photo of Farewell Bend State Recreation Area by Brandon K., July 12, 2020