Fernview Group Campground
The Fernview Group Site is about 20 miles from Sweet Home on Highway 20. 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 RVs. One hand pump provides water and there is a newer single vault toilet on site. River access can be difficult from the campground, but is nearby via a short walk or drive.
Fernview Group Site is close to the Menagerie Wilderness with Trout Creek Trail and the Rooster Rock Trail 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.
General Information
May - October
Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 12:00 p.m.
- Camping is not allowed more than 14 days in a 60 day period.
- Check-in time: 2:00 p.m. or later. Check-out time: 1:00 p.m.
- Use of chainsaws in the campground is prohibited.
- No firearms or fireworks allowed.
No passes are honored.
Group Site: $200 per night
Within developed recreation sites, dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet, or otherwise under physical restrictive control. 36 CFR 261.16(j)
Contact Name: Linn County Parks & Recreation
Contact Phone: 541-967-3917
Address: 4431 Highway 20 Sweet Home, OR 97386
Phone: (541) 367-5168
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: sm.fs.mf@usda.gov
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 44.4031
Longitude: -122.2999
Elevation
1,360 feet
Directions
From Sweet Home, Oregon, follow Highway 20 east for 22 miles and look for signs for the Fernview Group Site. Entrance is on the right.
Parking
No overflow parking available.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Vault toiletWater
Potable water is available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.
