Recreation Sites

Seventy three percent of Oregon’s population lives within the boundaries of the Salem District. The District manages its forests for recreation, wildlife, lumber production, and more. Sightseeing, camping, hiking, boating, hunting, fishing, cutting fire wood, and collecting mushrooms are just a few of the activities Oregonians enjoy on Salem BLM lands.

Recreation Transition

We are in the process of enhancing our recreation content and not all sites have been moved into the new layout. If needed, you can still view the previous recreation sites page during the transition.

  
Site Name and Description Activities Facilities
Alsea Falls Recreation Site

Fees: Fee is $10 per night and $5 for additional vehicles.

Alsea Falls Recreation Site

First come first serve campground and Picnic Area.

The Alsea Area was named after its original inhabitants, the Alsea Indians.   more>>

Fishing Hiking Hunting Mountain Biking Swimming Wading Camp Sites Camp Sites (Accessible) Picnic Sites Picnic Sites (Accessible) Sanitary Disposal Stations Restrooms Restrooms (Accessible) Trails Drinking Water Drinking Water (Accessible)
Canyon Creek Recreation Site

Fees: none

The Bureau of Land Management's Canyon Creek Recreation Site is located in the Little North Santiam Recreation Area and offers high ...   more>>

Fishing Hiking Swimming Picnic Sites Restrooms Trails Drinking Water
Elkhorn Valley Recreation Site

Fees: Fee is per night

The Bureau of Land Management's Canyon Creek Recreation Site is located in the Little North Santiam Recreation Area and offers high ...   more>>

Fishing Hiking Swimming Camp Sites Picnic Sites Restrooms Trails Drinking Water
Fishermans Bend

Fees: $12-$22 Night, Cabins(reservations only) $40

Nestled along a forested curve of the North Santiam River, Fishermen's Bend site is popular with both families and large groups. The ...   more>>

Boating/Rafting Fishing Watchable Wildlife Boat Ramps Camp Sites Interpretive Trail Picnic Sites Playground Sanitary Disposal Stations Restrooms (Accessible) Trails Drinking Water
Molalla River Recreation Corridor

Fees: No Fees.

Molalla River Recreation Corridor

Enjoy a scenic drive along the Mollala River. This corridor offers easy river access and opportunities for picnicking, swimming, camping ...   more>>

Botanical Sightseeing Boating/Rafting Fishing Fly Fishing Geological Sightseeing Hiking Horse Back Riding Hunting Mountain Biking Swimming Wading Watchable Wildlife Winter Sports Camp Sites Picnic Sites Restrooms (Accessible) Trails
Nestucca River

Fees: $10 a night campsite / $5 extra per vehicle

Nestucca River

The Nestucca back country Byway takes travelers through the verdant forests alond this scenic waterway. Whether you're exploring the ...   more>>

Fishing Historic Site Investigation Hunting Watchable Wildlife Off-Highway Vehicle Camp Sites Picnic Sites Restrooms Drinking Water
North Santiam Recreation Site

Fees: No fees are associated with this site.

North Santiam Recreation Site

This recreation area offers high quality opportunites for swimming, camping, picnicking, fishing, and hiking along the Little North ...   more>>

Botanical Sightseeing Boating/Rafting Fishing Geological Sightseeing Hiking Swimming Watchable Wildlife Boat Ramps Camp Sites Interpretive Trail Picnic Sites Playground Restrooms (Accessible) Trails Drinking Water
Quartzville Wild and Scenic River

Fees: none

Drive the Quartzville National Back Country Byway, past the emerald depth of Green Peter Reservior and along the meandering waters ...   more>>

Boating/Rafting Fishing Geological Sightseeing Hiking Hunting Mineral Collecting Swimming Watchable Wildlife Camp Sites Picnic Sites Restrooms
Wildwood Recreation Site

Fees: $5 per passenger car, $10 (10 or more capacity), $20 bus (20 or more capacity)

Wildwood Recreation Site

Mount Hood, Oregon's tallest mountain, beckons travelers through a forested corridor to wade the waters of the Wild and Scenic Salmon ...   more>>

Botanical Sightseeing Boating/Rafting Fishing Fly Fishing Hiking Historic Site Investigation Swimming Wading Watchable Wildlife Winter Sports Interpretive Trail Picnic Sites (Accessible) Picnic Shelter Playground Restrooms (Accessible) Trails Trails (Accessible) Drinking Water (Accessible)
Yaquina Head

Fees: $7.00 per car.

Yaquina Head

Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area is located on a narrow point of land jutting due west into the Pacific Ocean at the north end ...   more>>

Hiking Historic Site Investigation Watchable Wildlife Interpretive Trail Restrooms Trails