Longbow Organization Camp
Longbow Organization Camp was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. The historic campground provides a covered cooking area with a fireplace and six sleep shelters that face the beautiful South Santiam River. Longbow includes six alpine shelters that sleep a total of 48 people. All shelters are along the river. There is a covered cooking area and an amphitheater that seats 75 people.
Fishing and wading opportunities abound in the South Santiam River. Visitors interested in hiking can explore the Santiam Wagon Road. The historic trail was used to transport livestock east across the Cascade Mountains to central Oregon's grasslands.
General Information
May - October
Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 12:00 p.m.
- No tents or trailers allowed at this site.
- 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 honored.
Overnight Use:
Group Site: $225 per night (up to 50 people)
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: 44.4005
Longitude: -122.3636
Directions
From Sweet Home, OR, travel east on Highway 20 for 17 miles and turn right on Forest Service Road 2032. Follow Forest Service Road 2032 to Longbow Organization Camp.
Parking
Two parking areas are available. The lower parking area has a tight turnaround.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Vault toilet(s)Water
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.
