Farewell Bend State Recreation Area — Attraction in Weiser

My wife and I attempted to stay here on May 12th at 11:00 p.m. we attempted to sleep in our car in the overflow lot because we did not understand if we were able to get a tent spot because part of the park was closed off due to Winter and parts were reserved which is awesome and clearly marked but the map really does not resemble Google maps to find your campsite nor is there clear instructions on pricing the $7 for overflow or an extra car per night well we didn't have an extra car we were only a car and we only needed a parking space cuz we were sleeping in our car because we didn't have a tent so we didn't understand we felt like we wouldn't get a proper rest due to worry about if we had done it right where we could park and be left alone to the point around 3:00 we went to the TA truck stop and decided we would just go ahead and head on to Ontario from there the vibe was tranquilish it was definitely quiet almost ominously quiet the beauty during the day from the dog park is amazing at night there was not much to see there are signs stating to leash your dog which clearly does not happen there was someone's pet running Free in the park they had tags they came up to our door while my wife was trying to walk our dog scaring her service animal to the point I had something happen to my wife being an amputee myself I would be unable to assist if you are looking to get into nature and not have any electronic devices definitely the spot because I could not get any service through cricket wireless as well as have found that T-Mobile also does not work there however I did not get to meet the camp host because we did not feel comfortable enough to stay also the price was confusing on the $7 for extra vehicle or $23 for electricity and water weather we needed it or not which is ridiculous furthermore I feel like clarification is needed for pricing and something needs to be adjusted those who aren't using the electricity because they are camping old school and using a tent or a vehicle should not have to pay $23 or oh wait because we were not Oregon residents it was $33 cuz we had Wyoming tags I understand your state's residence pay a little more in taxes or whatever to help support those state parks but ours do the same thing and we don't charge that much if any at most for an RV with power and water hookup is 6 to $10 a night and have a...

We stopped on our drive to the Oregon Coast. From the highway the Snake River looks like a beautiful oasis. We were baking in the August sun and so excited to cool off. Stopping in the parking lot to throw on our swim trunks, then we were off through the hot dagger grass to find access to the river. Our melting flipflops were little protection from the poison and thorns of the local flora. Having survived the journey to the river we found it was low tide. Hot stinky fertilizer and what looked like cow carcasses were littered in front of us. A green hazy slime and sheen permeated across the ten square inches of water. There before us what looked like a army of pterodactyls were feasting on the corpses. Suddenly they seemed to notice us. Backing away slowly and trying not to make eye contact with what we realized were the biggest mosquitos we have ever laid eyes on we inched backwards. Too late. The winged beasts threw aside the now drained corpses of the poor beasts (campers?) That had apparently not satisfied their blood lust. Now in a full sprint for our lives we ran towards the car. Unfortunately the car had melted in the eastern Oregon sun. We held each other close as the mosquitos rained down. There on the hot asphalt with the smell of farm run off in the...

Pleasant campground with 122 spaces, including a few tent-only and the rest general spaces with electricity and water. Dump station on site. To my surprise, in the 3rd week of August the campground is not crowded...there are dozens of empty sites. The back loop is the most crowded because the river views are better there. The front loop has some nice shade trees. The cost is $37 for non-Oregon residents; Oregon residents pay $24. Most spaces are back-in, but there are a few pull-through. The sites seem an adequate size for most rigs. We were in a 30 foot MH and all sites were big enough for that rig with room to spare. There is also a nice day-use area and a boat ramp. We stopped overnight on a long trip, but it is a destination as well; there were several families that looked settled in for a recreational visit, biking, boating, etc. I don't generally pay to camp, so the price seemed steep to me, but it certainly is several cuts above a typical RV park, which costs a lot more and isn't nearly as pleasant. The sites are not private, but you're not jammed in cheek by jowl either, and there's plenty of room in each site for chairs, tents, etc. Each site has a table and fire ring. It looks like a nice place to...