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Longbow Organization Group Camp

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Longbow Organization Group Camp is located in the Willamette National Forest, featuring forested terrain with a mix of trees and underbrush. The area experiences temperature highs around 80°F in summer and lows near 30°F in winter. Nearby attractions include Foster Lake and the historic town of Sweet Home, offering opportunities for water activities and local exploration.

Description

National Forest

Willamette National Forest

Overview

The group site has 6 alpine shelters with fireplaces and capacity to sleep 48. All of the shelters are facing the river and no tents or trailers are allowed. This group site also includes a covered dining hall with cooking area, fireplace and capacity to seat 40 people. An amphitheater that seats up to 75 is located near the volleyball court. The campground has one accessible double vault toilet and one handpump well to provide potable water. Parking is limited; maximum of 50 people and 12 vehicles are allowed. Reservations may be made up to 12 months in advance of arrival date by reserving online at RECREATION.GOV or by calling 877-444-6777.

Recreation

Fishing and wading opportunities abound in the South Santiam River. Visitors interested in hiking can explore the Old Santiam Wagon Road. The historic trail was used to transport livestock east across the Cascade Mountains to central Oregon's grasslands.

Natural Features

The campground spans 10 acres on a bend of the South Santiam River. The river is fed by runoff from the Cascade Mountains and flows for 66 miles. The Menagerie Wilderness is located nearby. Elk can sometimes be seen in early May in an elk pasture one mile from Longbow.

Nearby Attractions

Several trailheads including the Old Santiam Wagon Road and access into the Menagerie Wilderness are nearby; fishing along the South Santiam River is a popular Activity.

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Location

Longbow Organization Group Camp is located in Oregon

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Directions

From Sweet Home, OR, travel east on Hwy 20 for 17 miles to Road 2032. Follow Road 2032 to Longbow Organization Camp.

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

44.3916667 N
122.3666667 W

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Charyl B.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Jun. 21, 2020

This place is AMAZING!

If you want camp with a huge group of people, this camp is an Incredible Spot! I’ve stayed 3 different summers and every time has been one of the highlights of my summer! So many things at the camp to do and trails nearby. It is hard to get reservations, so that can be tough. All the “alpine” shelters that you sleep in have 3 walls and the wall that’s missing faces the river and has a fireplace in front of each one. Be prepared for mice!! Every single thing you leave in the pantry or shelter keep air tight because they are relentless! There a large area for games! And a large area for a camp fire (and it’s an amphitheater type set up) but if it’s fire season you am not be able to have one. The large pavilion is great on those raining nights too! Nearby is one of my favorite trails, Iron Mountain, it’s a must do!

  • Review photo of Longbow Organization Group Camp by Charyl B., June 21, 2020
  • Review photo of Longbow Organization Group Camp by Charyl B., June 21, 2020
  • Review photo of Longbow Organization Group Camp by Charyl B., June 21, 2020
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Sean R.
Reviewed Apr. 1, 2015

Longbow Organization Campground

Great spot for a family reunion or other group campout. This campground is full of history and beauty as it is situated right on the banks of the South Santiam River in the Willamette National Forest only 1 hour East of I-5 in Oregon.

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. The shelters are Adirondack cabins with fireplaces in front of each one and complete with 3 sets of bunks in each one.

FACILITIES: shelter with kitchen and dining area, amphitheater, 6 sleeping shelters, BBQ for cooking, vault toilets, hand pump, NO electricity

  • Review photo of Longbow Organization Group Camp by Sean R., April 1, 2015
  • Review photo of Longbow Organization Group Camp by Sean R., April 1, 2015

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the max vehicle length at Longbow Organization Group Camp?

    Longbow Organization Group Camp allows vehicles up to 15 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Longbow Organization Group Camp?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Longbow Organization Group Camp, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Longbow Organization Group Camp?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is good, and T-Mobile is unknown.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Longbow Organization Group Camp?

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