🏆 Official Guide: Bonnie Lure State Recreation Site — A quiet, off-the-beaten-path day-use park along Eagle Creek in Oregon’s Clackamas County — featuring a 0.7-mile nature trail through Douglas fir and western red cedar, bank fishing for steelhead trout, and excellent birdwatching near the Clackamas River confluence.
Bonnie Lure State Recreation Site is one of Oregon’s hidden gems — a small, undeveloped day-use area along Eagle Creek, approximately 30 miles southeast of Portland. The park offers a peaceful escape with short nature trails winding through meadows and old-growth conifers, bank fishing access for seasonal steelhead runs, and outstanding wildlife viewing opportunities at the confluence of Eagle Creek and the Clackamas River.
Visitor Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Eagle Creek, Clackamas County, OR (~30 mi SE of Portland) |
| Type | Day-use only — no camping |
| Admission | Free |
| Facilities | Minimal — undeveloped recreation area |
| Water | None — bring your own |
Activities
| Activity | Details |
|---|---|
| Nature Walks | Bonnie Lure Trail — 0.7 mi through meadows & Douglas fir forest |
| Fishing | Bank fishing for steelhead — deep pools at Eagle Creek confluence |
| Bird Watching | Pileated woodpecker, river otters, black-tailed deer |
| Picnicking | Shaded spots along Eagle Creek |
| Wildlife | River otters, deer, diverse bird species |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I camp at Bonnie Lure?
No — Bonnie Lure is strictly a day-use recreation site with no overnight camping. The nearest camping options are at Milo McIver State Park or along the Clackamas River corridor.
What kind of fishing is available?
Bonnie Lure offers bank fishing access along Eagle Creek near its confluence with the Clackamas River. Steelhead trout are the main target during seasonal runs. The deep pools and riffles provide good fishing spots. A valid Oregon fishing license is required.
Keep exploring: The closest neighbors are Tokatee Klootchman State Natural Site (within about an hour’s drive) and Umpqua State Scenic Corridor (within about an hour’s drive).
Camping reservations: Book campsites and cabins for Oregon state parks online at oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com.
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