Nestled On The Banks Of The Snake River, Oregon’s Farewell Bend State Recreation Area Is A Haven For Recreation

Oregon's state parks are wonderful places, and each has its own unique features that make it special. Farewell Bend State Recreation Area is located on the far eastern part of the state, and it has all kinds of recreation opportunities, as well as an interesting history. Check it out!

Welcome to Farewell Bend State Park! This pretty park covers 74 acres, and nearly 210,000 people stop by every year.

Nestled on the banks of the Snake River, Farewell Bend is about as close to Oregon's eastern border as you can get. The park gets its name from pioneers on the Oregon Trail during the 1800s.

Folks followed the Snake River for more than 300 miles, but at the bend in the river, they bid it farewell to continue on through Oregon. Check out the replica pioneer wagon at the park entrance, and ask a ranger to point out the wagon wheel ruts that still exist here.

There are plenty of recreation activities to keep you busy here. Brownlee Reservoir is full of fish, and is also a perfect spot for boating and waterskiing. There's a fish cleaning station here, too, so you can get your catch ready for the frying pan.

Go for a stroll amongst the trees, and enjoy a game of horseshoes, basketball, or volleyball.

Farewell Bend is one of Oregon's most dog-friendly parks, with a fenced-off play area for your pup to run. Pets are welcome in the campground, but must stay on-leash there.

Farewell Bend is home to all kinds of wildlife, so keep a lookout to see pronghorn, as well as ducks, geese, and eagles.

Make your visit even better with an overnight stay! The campground includes 91 electric sites with water and 30 tent sites. You can also stay in one of two log cabins.

The park is open for day use year-round; camping is available March 1st through November 30th.

Learn more about Farewell Bend State Recreation Area on its website.

Have you visited this park recently? Tell our readers about your adventures there in our comments. If you're looking for another great Oregon State Park to explore, check out this park where you can camp in the forest, then walk under a bridge to a beautiful beach.