Farewell Bend State Recreation Area
23751 Old Hwy 30, Huntington, OR 97907
800-551-6949
About
SnakE river access and oregon trail history
Farewell Bend State Recreation Area features a beautiful desert experience on the banks of the Snake River’s Brownlee Reservoir. Historic markers and interpretive displays provide visitors with information on Farewell Bend’s significance on the Oregon Trail.
ACTIVITIES
Historic markers
Farewell Bend was the last Oregon Trail camp on the weary journey across the Snake River plains. Here the Trail left the Snake River and wound overland to the Columbia.
Boating and fishing
Access the Snake River Water Trail and fishing in the Brownlee Reservoir.
Camping
You’ll find 91 electrical sites with water, 23 tent sites with water nearby, and two accessible log cabins.
Details
Getting There
From Baker City, take I-84 East for 48 miles to exit 353 toward Farewell Bend State Park. Continue on US-30 BUS for another mile to the park entrance.
Seasons
Camping open from the second Thursday in April
until the last Tuesday of October, weather permitting.
Limited first-come, first-served camping may be available in B-loop during the winter months.
Cost of Admission
Day use parking permit required, or use your Oregon State Parks annual permit.
other considerations
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