Established Camping

Fernview Group Site

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National Forest

Willamette National Forest

Overview

The site was originally a campground that has been converted into a group area.__ The site is composed of 11 single campsites, of which two are tent only, with some sites able to accommodate trailers up to 22 feet in length.__ The campground has a capacity of 75 people.__ There is one accessible single vault toilet and drinking water is available via on hand pump located near the entrance and picnic area.____ 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. Reservations for this site can be made up to 12 months in advance of arrival date by reserving online at RECREATION.GOV or by calling 877-444-6777.

Recreation

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, including the Santiam Wagon Road (10 minutes), Gordon Meadows, Iron Mountain and Browder Ridge.

Facilities

Natural Features

The group site is nestled in the trees on a bench above the South Santiam River.

Nearby Attractions

The Santiam Wagon Road (trail) 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.

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Location

Fernview Group Site is located in Oregon

Directions

From Sweet Home, Oregon, follow Highway 20 east for 22 miles and look for signs for the Fernview Group Site.

Address

4431 HIGHWAY 20 SWEET HOME OR 97386 MANAGED BY LINN COUNTY PARKS 3010 SW FERRY ST ALBANY, OR 97322
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Coordinates

44.4025 N
122.2986111 W

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Heather B.

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Reviewed Aug. 12, 2018

Good for a night

This campground sits just off HWY 20 and has access to the South Santiam River. When you pull off the highway, you’ll go over a bridge and be presented with two options. The road on the right is narrow, dusty and required me to kick in my 4-wheel-drive. With only one turn-around spot, the road ends at a locked gate. In short, don’t go this way.

The campground is on the left immediately past the bridge, although not well-marked. The road is narrow, allowing only one vehicle at a time. Be prepared to negotiate backing out if needed. The sites are on the small side and sit atop a cliff overlooking the river. Toilets and drinking water are available and you can get down to the river with a short hike. It would be a good base camp to explore the surrounding area, but wasn’t one that appealed to me have a few days stay. Be prepared to bring your own everything except water. These site are on the primitive side.