Alsea, Oregon · Benton County · Facility
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.
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.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Heading to Missouri Bend Recreation Site? A few things to know before you go:
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