Facility · Oregon ·
Managed by the Bureau of Land Management
Alsea River (Eligible - Recreational) · Open Access
This day-use picnic area is nestled between state highway 34 and the Alsea River approximately 33 miles southwest of Corvallis, Oregon. Missouri Bend contains picnic sites, vault toilet, a short trail, kiosk, river access and a winter pole slide boat launch. No camping is allowed at the site.
Driving Directions: From Corvallis, Oregon, travel approximately 6 miles west on US-20/OR-34/SW Philomath Blvd. Turn left on OR-34 and travel approximately 25 miles. Missouri Bend will be on your left. If you reach Benner Creek Rd, you've gone too far.
44.34546, -123.72001 · 44°20'43.7"N 123°43'12.0"W
Typically 76°F in Aug, down to 44°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 45 | 49 | 53 | 58 | 64 | 69 | 75 | 76 | 69 | 59 | 50 | 44 |
| Low °F | 36 | 36 | 37 | 39 | 44 | 47 | 49 | 50 | 46 | 42 | 39 | 35 |
| Precip in | 14.6 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 7.7 | 4.1 | 2.5 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 2.7 | 7.3 | 13.7 | 16.4 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Stay limit: day-use only
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
Comments