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Stand by Me Filming Locations

1986 Movie
Crime Drama

A writer recounts a childhood journey with his friends to find the body of a missing boy.

Filming Locations Map 34 locations

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Gunsmith Way, Burney, Shasta County, California, 96013, United States of America
Scene: (trestle bridge)
McCloud, Siskiyou County, California, United States of America
East Main Street, Cottage Grove, Lane County, Oregon, 97424, United States of America
Scene: (Wisconsin)

Rob Reiner’s coming-of-age classic, from a Stephen King novella, sends four boys down a railway line in search of a body – and found its 1950s Oregon town of Castle Rock in the real small town of Brownsville, with the famous trestle-bridge scenes shot along Oregon and northern California railways.

Where was Stand by Me filmed?

Stand by Me was filmed in Oregon – Brownsville (as Castle Rock) and the Row River near Cottage Grove – and in northern California.

Every Stand by Me location, explained

1

Castle Rock – Brownsville, Oregon

The boys’ hometown is the small town of Brownsville, Oregon, whose Main Street and houses play 1950s Castle Rock.

2

The railway journey – the Row River

The long walk along the tracks used the Row River line near Cottage Grove, Oregon.

3

The trestle bridge – California

The nerve-shredding train-trestle scene used railway locations in northern California, around Burney and McCloud.

4

The treehouse and town

The boys’ treehouse and further scenes used real spots in and around Brownsville.

Planning a visit

Brownsville, Oregon embraces its role as Castle Rock, and the Row River Trail near Cottage Grove – now a rail-trail – lets you walk part of the boys’ journey.

Stand by Me Fun Facts

1
Castle Rock is Brownsville The 1950s town of Castle Rock is really Brownsville, Oregon, which still celebrates the film.
2
The tracks are now a trail Part of the railway journey used the Row River line near Cottage Grove, today a popular rail-trail.
3
Based on Stephen King The film adapts King’s novella ‘The Body,’ a rare non-horror King story.
4
A young, starry cast It featured River Phoenix, Wil Wheaton, Corey Feldman and Jerry O’Connell as the boys.
5
The title song fit perfectly Ben E. King’s ‘Stand by Me’ gave the film its name and its heart.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Castle Rock in real life?
It’s the town of Brownsville, Oregon.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – Brownsville and the Row River Trail near Cottage Grove are accessible.
Is Stand by Me based on a book?
Yes – Stephen King’s novella ‘The Body.’
Who directed Stand by Me?
Rob Reiner.