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Recreation Region: Wild Rivers Ranger District

River Bench Campground

Several walk in campsites along the Illinois River. River Bench Day Use and Campground are located on a lower river terrace, within a forested setting. Must hike down one of two access trails to use.

Facilities include:

  • 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

General Information

  • Restrooms and information boards are located at the upper road near parking.

Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.

50% discount for single site camping with any of these passes: Interagency Senior, Interagency Access, Golden Age, or Golden Access. Applies to fee for site occupied by the pass holder.

  • Quiet hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
  • Campfires in developed fire pits only
  • Fireworks are prohibited
  • Dogs must be on leash
  • OHV/ATV use prohibited in the campground
  • Maximum length of stay: 14 days

Day Use:
$5 per vehicle per day
$30 per annual
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $10 per site

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 42.29500001

Longitude: -123.74000001

Directions

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.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated June 11, 2025