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Fishermens Bend

Its sites are reservable through Recreation.gov. Fishermens Bend is a BLM campground near Mill City, Oregon.

Alert Reservable: Recreation.gov

BLM · Mill City, Oregon

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North Santiam River at Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site. Photo: BLM Flicker, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)

Managed by
BLM

North Santiam River boat launch and fishing overlook: The day-use area has a boat launch, river access, a fishing overlook and trails around the River Loop, 1.5 miles west of Mill City.

Getting a site

Managed by
BLM
Reservations
Recreation.gov Book a site
Fee
Fee unknown, see agency

Source: gis.blm.gov, accessed 2026-09-28

What's there

  • ✓ Toilets

On site: Toilets.

Rules

Campground host
On site

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
766 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
4G LTE and 5G (35/3 Mbps)
T-Mobile
4G LTE and 5G (7/1 Mbps)
Verizon
4G LTE; 5G mapped about 0.2 mi away
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

44.7575, -122.5103 in Marion. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Current conditions

Alert Agency notice, as of 2026-09-29: No camping since the 2020 wildfires; limited day use only. BLM says camping is still multiple years from returning (Feb 2026).

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Fishermens Bend?
Sites at Fishermens Bend are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234074).
When is Fishermens Bend open?
As of 2026-09-29: No camping since the 2020 wildfires; limited day use only. BLM says camping is still multiple years from returning (Feb 2026).
Is there cell service at Fishermens Bend?
Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE from AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon and 5G from AT&T and T-Mobile at Fishermens Bend. The map is carrier-reported and modeled for outdoors, so expect weaker service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle.
Is there a campground host at Fishermens Bend?
Yes, Fishermens Bend has a campground host on site.
Who manages Fishermens Bend?
Fishermens Bend is managed by the Bureau of Land Management.

Around Fishermens Bend

Hot springs and swimming nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Fishermens Bend, in straight-line miles: Butte Creek Falls (swimming hole, 11 miles), Opal Creek / Little North Santiam (swimming hole, 14 miles), Bagby Hot Springs (hot spring, 21 miles), and Breitenbush Hot Springs (hot spring, 26 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

Reservable North Santiam County Park Campground Lyons · County Season April to October Fee $25/night plus $7 reservation fee; includes parking for one vehicle Reservable Elkhorn Valley Recreation Site Lyons · BLM Season Not on record Fee Not on record First-come Rock Creek Campsites Gates · State Forest Season late May to mid-September Fee $20 vehicle sites, $5 extra vehicle Reservable John Neal Memorial County Park Campground Lyons · County Season mid-April to mid-October Fee $28/night (seniors $23); group camping $300/night, 2-night minimum; $12 reservation fee (2024 guide)

More campgrounds: camping near Mill City and campgrounds in Marion.

Sources

Photo credits

Reservable: Recreation.gov
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