Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site

Category: Campground

Address: Fishermen's Bend Recreation Area, Mill City, OR 97360, USA

Phone: +15033755646

Reviews

Ryan Anderson

Jul 25, 2020

Our favorite campground. Full hookups, clean sites, bathrooms & showers, river trail, etc. Make sure you reserve online plenty of time ahead. The park hosts and helpers make this place amazing!

This moms Crazy Life

Jan 31, 2020

We love Fishermen's Bend. We found this gem a few years back, and have not stopped bringing new people to experience the magic that is fisherman's Bend ever since. We do lots of camping, and this is one of our favorite places for family …

Alexandra Scanlon

Jun 19, 2019

We had a fantastic stay in one of the cabins, which can be booked through Recreation.gov. I think there are only 2 on the whole site. I had trouble finding info on them, so I will describe them here. The cabins have two rooms. The first room has a table with benches and a futon that can be pulled out into a full bed. The back room has a bunk bed and a full bed. The mattresses are acceptably clean, but I would still bring fitted sheets to cover the mattresses. Also inside is an electric heater, fluorescent overhead lights, and a fan. The inside is tiny, but perfect for summer when you will be out exploring all day. On the cabin campsite, there is a covered porch, a picnic table, fire pit, water spigot, and space for one or two tents. The cabins are about 70 feet apart, but with brush grown up between them, so that you could have a group experience or still feel private from unrelated campers. Very close by, there are separate men’s and women’s bathrooms with flush toilets and 2 showers. The only downside of the cabins is their proximity to the camp hosts and a sewage drain field. The hosts were lovely and greeted us with a friendly wave when they saw us, but their campers are directly across the street from the cabins. They were minding their own business, but it was tough not to feel observed as they came and went on their golf carts through the day. The drain field gave off a bad smell during the warm part of the day, but it went away in the evening. The best part about the location of the cabins is that they are just down a short path from the playground! It was great to send my kids over there while I cleaned up meals. Overall, this was a 5 star “camping” experience. The staff, facilities, location, and activities were all great. My 4 year old declared that the cabin is his favorite house in the whole world and that we ought to stay forever. We are going back to the cabin for one more night later this summer and maybe again for tent camping.

TBA

Jan 31, 2019

Was a nice campground from what I could see with a drive through. Camp spots are very small. We have a mid size RV and did not see anything that stood out and shouted that we really need to go back, let alone be able to fit into one of the …

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Questions & Answers

Is it pet friendly?

Eric Douglas | Jan 30, 2019
Kevin Derowitsch | Jan 31, 2019

It sure is.

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Do they have a water spicket to wash dishes

Sabrina Robb | Jan 29, 2021
Randi Gonzales | Jan 30, 2021

Water available but you need your own wash basin

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Can you reserve online or only to call or visit?

Archie Chaffin | Jan 30, 2020
Tall Tom | Jan 31, 2020

Actually reservations can be made 1 year in advance.

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How do u reserve

Joey Harkness | Jan 30, 2020
TBA | Jan 31, 2020

Try......Recreation.gov

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Check out time?

Joe Carroll Jr | Jan 30, 2019
Ken Gash | Jan 31, 2019

1:PM promptness is appreciated.

Is this area open for camping and hiking

Amanda Baldwin | Dec 30, 2021
Joshua Artman | Dec 31, 2021

Fisherman's Bend is still closed for wildfire cleanup.

Did the group sites burn down?

Gordon Norton | Jan 29, 2021
Adrianne Crabtree-Veitch | Jan 30, 2021

I'm not sure. I hear that they lost the campground but that isnt confirmed.

Does anyone know if there is fire restriction currently?

Alex Serrao | Jan 29, 2021
Joshawon Stice | Jan 30, 2021

From what I understand it's nothing but campfires

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Does it cost to camp here if so how much .

Trasha Johnson | Jan 29, 2021
Andrew M | Jan 30, 2021

They are reserved online with little chance of getting a first come first serve. I got lucky getting one night recently.

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When is the campground going to reopen?

John Parker | Jan 29, 2021
Eric Emery | Jan 30, 2021

We don't know yet. We will make announcements as soon as we know for sure

when u guys gonna open???

santiam river rats | Jan 29, 2021
Eric Emery | Jan 30, 2021

As soon as BLM allows it

Is the park open now?

Greg Edwards | Jan 30, 2020
Kathleen Gamble | Jan 31, 2020

No. They do not re-open until the end of April or beginning of May. They are seasonal. They closed the last day of October 2019.

Is there any first come first serve sited?

Sherri Wittenburg | Jan 30, 2020
Shreddy Krueger | Jan 31, 2020

They have walk in sites... go to recreation.gov for site info

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When is check in time?

Jane Allen | Jan 30, 2020
Megan Woodburn | Jan 31, 2020

Around 2

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Are there showers, coin operated or free?

Carol Loitved | Jan 30, 2020
Joseph Russ | Jan 31, 2020

The are free and clean

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Can it accommodate a 40 ft rv

roz fritz | Jan 30, 2020
Tim Forster | Jan 31, 2020

Some spots can, you'd have to check which ones.

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How much does it cost to tent camp here?

Solofemalehiker35 | Jan 30, 2020
Michael ODonnell | Jan 31, 2020

About 22 to $24 a night

Is there any noise from fireworks on 4th of July?

perchntd | Jan 30, 2020
Sandy Kademan | Jan 31, 2020

No fireworks are allowed

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Is there year round d availability to shower if so what is cost?

Rebecca Franklin | Jan 30, 2019
Johnny Kilby | Jan 31, 2019

Sorry. All facilities close along with the campground.

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Can we have fires in pits now? Are charcoal bbq's allowed? Is it safe to fish in the river there? Thank you

shasta classen | Jan 30, 2019
Edward Klein | Jan 31, 2019

Fires are allowed. I think charcoal bbq also? I assume it's safe to fish.

Any fire restrictions in campground?

Esther Parks | Jan 30, 2019
Esther Parks | Jan 31, 2019

I just called and they said yes to fire pit as long as it is inside the ring and not left unattended.

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Is there cell phone service?

Briana Dukes | Jan 30, 2020
jason watson | Jan 31, 2020

AT&T service works well

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Is the water safe

Maureen Forrest | Jan 30, 2019
Karl Nelson | Jan 31, 2019

Your good. Just keep an eye on any reports

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Any algae issues due to Detroit Reservoir? We’ve got a trip scheduled for next month...

Mary H | Jan 30, 2019
Lyn Jarka | Jan 31, 2019

The campground uses well water, so there is no problem with the water. I asked rhe same question whiI was therevlast week!

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Is it free to camp in a tent here?

Kayla Cook | Jan 30, 2019
Steve Ritchie | Jan 31, 2019

Hell no call them up an ask how much

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Can you dump rv septic at FISHERNENS BEND CAMPGROUND this time of year? Not to camp. Just to dump.

Michael Burke | Jan 30, 2018
Steve Ritchie | Jan 31, 2018

Yes you can for FREE

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Full hookup cost?

John King | Jan 30, 2018
Steve Ritchie | Jan 31, 2018

You will have to call but think about $32

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