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Fernview Group Campground
The Fernview Group Site is about 20 miles from Sweet Home on Highway 20 at an elevation of 1,360 feet. Fernview is a small group area perched on a bench above the South Santiam River. The Rooster Rock Trail is across the highway from the group site and numerous other trails and lakes are in within a short drive. Fernview has 11 sites, some suitable for RV's. One Hand pump provides water and there is a newer single CXT toilet on site. River access can be difficult from the campground, but is nearby via a short walk or drive. The Fernview Group Area was originally a campground that has been converted to a group site.
Fernview Group Site is close to the Menagerie Wilderness with Trout Creek and the Rooster Rock Trails accessing Rooster Rock within the wilderness. Numerous lakes and trails are within a 45 minute drive of the site. The Santiam Wagon Road is ten minutes from the site and provides over 20 miles of hiking, biking and horse riding opportunities. Iron Mountain is located ten miles east and known to have over 300 species of wildflowers growing on its flanks. Early July is the best time for viewing wildflowers. Crescent Mountain, House Rock Falls , Browder Ridge and the Middle Santiam Wilderness are nearby and provide excellent hiking opportunities.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Opening in spring 2024. |
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| Reservations: | Reservable as group site only. Individual sites are not reservable. Groups may reserve online at www.recreation.gov or phone 1.877.444.6777. |
| Area Amenities: | Picnic tables, Toilets, Drinking water |
| Fees: |
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| Open Season: | May - October |
| Usage: | Medium |
| Restrictions: |
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| Closest Towns: | Sweet Home, OR |
| Water: | No |
| Restroom: | Vault toilet |
| Passes: | Interagency Senior and Access Passes (and the Golden Age and Access Passes) may receive a 50% discount on the use fee for individual campsites. This discount does not apply to extra vehicle fee or multiple campsites. |
| Operated By: | Linn County Parks & Recreation |
| Information Center: | Sweet Home Ranger District 4431 Highway 20 Sweet Home, OR 97386 541-367-5168 |
General Information
Directions:GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
44.4025, -122.29861
44°24'9"N, 122°17'55"W
From Sweet Home, Oregon, follow Highway 20 east for 22 miles and look for signs for the Fernview Group Site.
General Notes:
Close to:
- Fernview Day Use Area
- Menagerie Wilderness
- South Santiam and Gordon Lakes Trail Area
- Santiam Wagon Road Trail Area
- Yukwah Campground
- Trout Creek Campground
- Trout Creek Day Use Area
- Longbow Organization Camp
Read about camping rules, regulations and camping tips on our Camping Rules & Things to Know page.
Activities
Group Camping
Recreation areas with activity Group Camping:Below are the details on the individual sites within the group site; every site has a picnic table and fire pit/grill. There is a parking area adjacent to the bathroom that can also be used for RV parking; this area is suitable for 1 large or 2 small RV's, maximum 2 RV's.
Site 1: Back-in, gravel surface, 15 feet long, slight grade, suitable for tent or small camper, sits above river
Site 2: Back-in, gravel surface, 30 feet long, slight grade, suitable for tent or small camper, sits above river
Site 3: Back-in, gravel surface, 35 feet long, slight grade, suitable for tent or small camper, sits above river
Site 4: Back-in, gravel surface, 35 feet long, slight grade, suitable for tent or small camper, sits above river
Site 5: Back-in, gravel surface, 35 feet long, slight grade, suitable for tent or small camper, is adjacent to bathroom
Site 6: Back-in, gravel surface, 35 feet long, slight grade, suitable for tent or small camper, sits above river
Site 7: Back-in, gravel surface, 35 feet long, slight grade, suitable for tent or small camper, sits above river
Site 8: Back-in, gravel surface, 35 feet long, slight grade, suitable for tent or small camper, sits above river
Site 9: Back-in, gravel surface, 30 feet long, slight grade, suitable for tent or small camper, sits above river
Site 10: Back-in, gravel surface, 20 feet long, hard access due to grade, suitable for tent, sits above river
Site 11: Back-in, gravel surface, 20 feet long, medium grade, suitable for tent, sits above river
River and Stream Fishing
Recreation areas with activity River and Stream Fishing:Amenities
| Picnic tables: | |
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| Toilets: | Vault |
| Drinking water: |