Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Farewell Bend State Recreation Area adventure.
A beautiful wildlife paradise with historic ties to early American pioneers.
Looking for a Pacific Northwest wilderness getaway by the water? Swimming, water skiing, and boating are all here along the banks of the Snake River. The enormous 57-mile-long Brownlee Reservoir also offers some of the best fishing in the region.
The fish are far from the only wildlife to experience here. Common animals like deer, geese, and eagles call this area home. Interested in more exotic animals? You might glimpse the antelope-adjacent pronghorn and partridge-adjacent chukar here as well.
Fans of history (or classic video games) might be interested in this region's 19th-century past. This area was once the final stop on the fabled Oregon Trail. There are plenty of historic markers and interpretive displays here detailing the time period.
Finally, pro tip: don't get confused about where you're heading before you even get there! This state recreation area is in eastern Oregon, near the Idaho border. The similarly named Farewell Bend Federal Park is in southwest Oregon.
The prime time to visit Farewell Bend State Recreation Area is between April 15 and October 31, when the campground is open and the weather is favorable. Summer brings higher mosquito populations, and late summer may see dormant vegetation due to drought conditions.