No detected openings were recorded in the last 90 days. Campsite Sniper monitors Fishermens Bend continuously and will alert you if that changes.
Of the 152 tracked reservation dates (Sep 18 – Oct 6, 2026): 17 open for online reservation · 135 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 8 monitored sites, 1 can be reserved online and 7 are first-come, first-served.
Where the open windows are
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 6, 2026Of the open reservation dates on mapped day-use units, 10 fall on weekdays and 7 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026September holds the most room. 11 of 104 reservation dates are still open there.
Holiday windows — day use
Units open per date · of 8 day-use units| Window | Date | Units 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 date.
Availability by day-use unit
Most open reservation dates · tracked window| Unit | Open reservation dates |
|---|---|
| G06-Cottonwoods | 17 |
This day-use unit currently has 17 reservation dates available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotThe next bookable date is Sep 20; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Reservation dates
All 1 day-use unit with current availability
| Unit | Open reservation dates | Consecutive dates | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| G06-Cottonwoods | 17 | 17 dates | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +5 more |
About Fishermens Bend
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
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.
Getting there
Fishermen's Bend is located 29 miles east of Salem on Hwy 22, and 1.5 miles west of Mill City.
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Fishermens Bend?
Reservations for Fishermens Bend are made through Recreation.gov. 88.8% of tracked reservation dates are not currently open for online reservation; 17 of 152 remain open. Pick the unit on the map to see its reservation calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this facility 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 17:19 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.
Which month has the most availability at Fishermens Bend?
September 2026, with 11 open reservation dates in the current snapshot of 104.
When is the next open date at Fishermens Bend?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sun, Sep 20 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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