River Bench Campground
Campground · Oregon · 8 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
- 8
- Bookable sites
Overview
Several walk in campsites along the Illinois River, located on a lower river terrace, within a forested setting. Must hike down one of two river access trails to use.
Recreation
This site provides access to the Illinois River for swimming or fishing.
Facilities
8 walk in campsites with picnic tables, and fire pits
No drinking water
Vault toilet within walking distance
No garbage disposal - Please pack it out
Natural Features
Situation on a lower river terrace, offering direct access to the Illinois River.
Nearby Attractions
Six Mile Day Use site is nearby with picnic tables under small gazebos.
The facts
- 8 bookable sites
- 9 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Loops: Extra Vehicle Fee, River Bench
Site types
- 8 Walk To
- 1 Management
Amenities
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, shade.
9 campsites at River Bench Campground
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extra Vehicle Fee | Extra Vehicle Fee | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| 1 | River Bench | Walk To | — | — | — | — | 🐾 |
| 2 | River Bench | Walk To | — | — | — | — | 🐾 |
| 3 | River Bench | Walk To | — | — | — | — | 🐾 |
| 4 | River Bench | Walk To | — | — | — | — | 🐾 |
| 5 | River Bench | Walk To | — | — | — | — | 🐾 |
| 6 | River Bench | Walk To | — | — | — | — | 🐾 |
| 7 | River Bench | Walk To | — | — | — | — | 🐾 |
| 8 | River Bench | Walk To | — | — | — | — | 🐾 |
Getting there
From Selma, OR, take Highway 199 to the turn for Illinois River Road 4301. Take that road approximately 7 plus miles to the campground. Parking is up above the campsites and there are trails to the sites.
Fees and stay limits
Overnight Camping: $10 per site per night; Additional Vehicle Fee: $5 per vehicle per day NOTE: 50% discount for Interagency Senior and Access Pass holders on a single campsite. This discount does not apply to extra vehicle fees.
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
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Common questions about River Bench Campground
- Can you reserve a site at River Bench Campground?
- Yes, River Bench Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does River Bench Campground have?
- 9 sites in total, of which 8 can be booked.
- Are pets allowed at River Bench Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at River Bench Campground.
Contact
- Phone (541) 592-4000
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-23.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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