The sites are large and private, the bathrooms are clean and the showers are free. Weve been here several times and have always had a great time. Fishermans Bend Campground is a hidden gem located in Oregon, just over an hour from Portland and 31 miles east of Salem. It is a BLM campground that feels like a State Park, with lush foliage, plenty of trails and activities, and free showers....

Shady Cove Campground is a primitive camping site located within the Opal Creek Scenic Recreation Area. It offers visitors a chance to experience camping along the Little North Fork of the Santiam River. The campground is open year-round but access is dependent on road conditions and weather. Numerous trails within a short distance of the campground offer scenic mountain vistas, waterfalls,...