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A white Tacoma with a camper shell parked on a rise above a broad, empty basin under building cloud.

Forest Service group campground

Fernview Group Site

Forest Service group campground in Willamette National Forest, Linn County, Oregon. 1,368 feet. 19.9 miles from Sweet Home.

Reserve on Recreation.gov
Managed by
Forest Service Willamette National Forest
Elevation
1,368 ft USGS elevation model, at the mapped point
Sites
1 1 group standard area non-electric
Longest rig
35 ft The longest vehicle any site is listed for
Hookups
None listed
Reservations
Recreation.gov
County
Linn County

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

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. 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

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.

The description, directions and fees are the Forest Service’s own words, from its record on Recreation.gov.

What people do here

  • camping

The land around Fernview Group Site

The ringed pin is this group campground; the others are its nearest neighbours. Switch on forest roads or BLM routes to see the way in.

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Gaps with no tint inside public land are private parcels, often old mining claims and homesteads. They are not open to the public.

Dashed clay lines on the base map are unpaved tracks from OpenStreetMap. They show what exists on the ground, not what is legal to drive.

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Boundaries are approximate and land status changes. This map is a planning aid, not a survey or a statement of access. Confirm routes, closures and camping rules with the managing office.

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Source: Recreation Information Database (Recreation.gov), record updated February 25, 2026. Elevation from the USGS 3D Elevation Program. Seasons, fees, water and fire rules change; the managing office has the final word.

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