No detected openings were recorded in the last 90 days. Campsite Sniper monitors Cleator Bend continuously and will alert you if that changes.
Of the 23 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 10, 2026): 14 open for online reservation · 8 reserved · 1 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Where the open windows are
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 10, 2026Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 12 fall on weekdays and 2 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026September holds the most room. 8 of 13 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 site| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Availability
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 001 | 14 |
This site currently has 14 site-nights available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotThe next bookable night is Sep 21. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
Multi-night stays. 3 2-night, 3 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 21 at site 001.
All 1 site with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Not recorded | None | 14 | 5 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +2 more |
About Cleator Bend
Overview
Cleator Bend Group Campground, located on a bend of the Breitenbush River, is a popular destination for camping. The group area provides an ideal base camp for fishing, hiking, biking and more.
There is 1 group site which can accommodate up to 45 people. Amenities include 8 campfire rings, 8 picnic tables, and 1 vault toilet. Drinking water is temporarily unavailable within campground. Trash receptacles are located in the campground.
Campfires allowed until and unless otherwise posted. Fire bans are common during summer months. Please plan accordingly.
Reservations for this site can be made up to 12 months in advance of arrival date by reserving online at RECREATION.GOV or by calling 877-444-6777.
Facilities
Cleator Bend is a group campground on the northern banks of the river. A vault toilet is located in the middle of the camping loop and drinking water is temporarily unavailable. Trash collection, campfire rings and picnic tables are provided. The capacity for the group site is 45 guests.
Natural Features
The Breitenbush River is a tributary of the North Santiam River. The clean waters flow from snow melt in the Mount Jefferson Wilderness. The campground lies in the Willamette National Forest, which stretches 110 miles along the western slopes of the Cascade Range.
Nearby Attractions
The South Breitenbush Gorge Trail is three miles from the campground. Here, hikers can view the river passing through basalt narrows. During the hike, look for a log footbridge that crosses Roaring Creek's cascading waters.
Getting there
From Highway 22 at Detroit, turn onto Breitenbush Road/Forest Service Road 46. The campground is 9.8 miles ahead on the right.
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Cleator Bend?
Reservations for Cleator Bend are made through Recreation.gov. 14 of 23 tracked site-nights are currently open (60.9%). Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 15:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Cleator Bend?
3 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 21 at site 001. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Cleator Bend?
September 2026, with 8 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 13.
When is the next open date at Cleator Bend?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Sep 21. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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