The second phase of River Bend is now open.
There are 39 first come, first serve campsites in the new camp loops. We will be taking reservations of some of these sites in the future.
The River Bend campground second phase paving project will tentatively start on
9-20-10 through 9-24-10.
The new section will be closed during the week
and re-open for camping on the weekends.
Campground: open
year round
Day use: open
year-round
Park Map: Entire campground map for 2010
Description: Located on the banks of the upper South Santiam River, River Bend is the newest addition to the Linn County Park System. This 90-acre park offers a full range of outdoor recreation opportunities including trails, river access, camping, day-use and group facilities. With a total of just 45 campsites, River Bend is perfect for quiet getaways.
Please note if you are trying to reserve in the 10 day window it will not show any campsite availability.
45
Campsites are reservable. Sites that have not been reserved will be first-come, first-serve.
8 guest maximum per site.
3-night
minimum for Memorial Day & Labor Day holidays.
2-night
minimum for the 4th of July holiday.
Reservations will be charged an $11 non-refundable reservation fee per site.
Cancellations
are subject to $11 non-refundable reservation fee.
Cancellations
must be made at least 10 days prior to your arrival or forfiet first nights camping fee.
Extra vehicle fee of $6.00 per night. Extra Vehicle classification chart.
Type of site |
# of sites |
Nightly |
Senior discount |
Basic Campsite (water/electric) |
35 |
$24 |
Save $7 |
Basic Campsite (no hookups) |
10 |
$20 |
Save $5 |
Standard campsite
All campsites come with one fire ring and one picnic table on a concrete pad 14' wide by 16' long.
Hiking Trails Great hiking trails and pathways meander through River Bend County Park. Enjoy a quiet walk as you wind gently around the park and get in touch with nature.
Fishing River Bend County Park offers great areas for shore fishing. Rocky bends in the river are perfect retreats for elusive fish. Walk the riverbank and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature as you try to hook the big one.
River Rafting Bring your own float and get ready for a great day on the water. Grab a raft or innertube and float away your day. With easy shore access and shallow waters, everyone will enjoy joining the fun.
PlaygroundRiver Bend County Park is great for all ages. Bring the entire family for day-use events like birthday parties and family get-togethers. The playground makes a perfect activity for kids during a family, camping adventure.
Large Open-Air GazeboPerfect for family reunions, community groups and large get-togethers. These shelter areas are designated for large groups and include built-in benches, picnic tables. This gazebo also includes adjacent space surrounding the shelter (as seen). Please note that special-use permits request form are required for dunk tanks, bounce castles and inflatable slides.
Enclosed Shelter with Fireplace
The enclosed shelter is designed for smaller groups (50 or less) and the shelter includes a large stone fireplace with hearth, built-in counters, outside fire ring, picnic tables and electrical outlets. This gazebo also includes adjacent space surrounding the shelter (as seen in photo). The shelter has limited parking for the shelter but we do have overflow parking available elsewhere.
Please note that special-use permits request form are required for dunk tanks, bounce castles and inflatable slides.
City of Sweet Home is located on the southeastern edge of the beautiful Willamette Valley and lies nestled in the foothills of the Cascade Mountain Range. It is recognized as the "Gateway to the Santiam Playground" recreational area. For more information go to: Sweet Home Chamber of Commerce.
The Linn County Historical Museum is located in historic Brownsville, Oregon. Housed in Brownsville's original railroad depot, the museum holds collections and information representing all of Linn County. The museum also cares for the Moyer House, an elegant home completed in 1881 by pioneering figures of Brownsville. The Linn County Historical Museum and Moyer House are owned by the Linn County Parks & Recreation Department. For more information about the Historical Museum go to: Linn County Historical Museum.
The Oregon Jamboree located in Sweet Home is the Northwest's Premier Country 
Music and Camping Festival. The Jamboree offers an intimate concert experience. In addition to featured headline entertainment this family style event hosts RV and tent camping, food booths, beer & wine gardens, and special displays. Founded in 1992, The Jamboree is produced by the nonprofit Sweet Home Economic Development Group. Over 400 festival volunteers contribute their efforts to insure a safe and fun experience for all. For more information go to: Oregon Jamboree
Green Peter Reservoir spans over 3720 acres of water and camping recreation. It is operated by the Corps of Engineers and is only nine miles up Quartzville Road from the Sunnyside County Park. For further information about Foster and Green Peter Reservoirs you can call our office at (541) 967-3917.
Larwood and Shimanek Covered Bridges Oregon has more covered bridges than 
any other state west of the Mississippi. Many of the covered bridges are concentrated in the Sweet Home area. For more information
about all the covered bridges in Linn County go to: Covered
Bridges of Oregon.
The Sportsman's Holiday and Sweet Home Rodeo, held in July, this popular event features a professional rodeo, grand parade, buckaroo breakfast, music and dancing, an amusement carnival, and fireworks over Foster Lake. If you enjoy rodeo events like bull riding, calf roping, barrel racing and steer wrestling, the Sweet Home Rodeo has them all. For more information about the Sportman's Holiday and Rodeo go to: Sweet Home Chamber.
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