Longbow Organization Group
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 hand pump well to provide potable water. Parking is limited; maximum of 50 people and 12 vehicles are allowed.
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Site mix
| Group sites | 1 |
Site guide
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| Site | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1320 | Gravel | Full | 50 / 12 | Yes | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Max vehicle length | 15 ft |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Accessibility | Site 1 is listed accessible |
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. Please plan to bring firewood or purchase from a nearby vendor. Linn County Parks staff, may occasionally, come through the park with firewood available for purchase.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Season | May to October |
| Forest | Willamette National Forest |
| Booking | Reserve online at www.recreation.gov or phone 1.877.444.6777. |
| Fees | Group Campsite - $225 per night for up to 50 people. Day Use - No fee |
| Rules | 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 pm or later. Check-out time: 1:00 pm. Use of chainsaws in the campground is prohibited. Dogs MUST be on leash at all times within the campground. See special regulations for the area, including dispersed camping restrictions. |
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Getting there
From Sweet Home, OR, travel east on Hwy 20 for 17 miles to Road 2032. Follow Road 2032 to Longbow Organization Camp.
| Coordinates | 44.3917° N, 122.3667° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- Campfire wood is not readily available at the park.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedCamas Ts Rx
2 mi from the campground
- PrescribedSisi Lookout Admin Piles Rx - West
43 mi from the campground
- PrescribedSpike Timber Sale Rx - West
46 mi from the campground
- PrescribedSlow Dxp/Lemiti Rx - West
47 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Sweet Home RV Dump ↗ | 17.3 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Timber Town Resale ↗ | 25.3 mi |
| RV sales & service | Marathon Coach ↗ | 38.1 mi |
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Explore
Worth a stop
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.
- 11.3 miDogwood Picnic Area ↗Day use
- 11.6 miBrowder Ridge Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.8 miGordon Lakes ↗7.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1 miWalton Ranch Interpretive ↗0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.1 miTrout Creek3.4 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 3.1 miGordon Meadows Admin0.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.3 miRooster Rock1.5 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 4.5 miSantiam Wagon Road West ↗19.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.7 miGordon Lakes Trailhead West ↗Willamette National Forest
- 1.1 miTrout Creek - Walton Ranch Trailhead ↗Willamette National Forest
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Willamette National Forest.
- inWillamette National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,801,292 acres
- 1.5 miMenagerie Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 4,965 acres
- 9.7 miMiddle Santiam Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 8,758 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Short BridgeStructure · Cascadia · 7.1 mi
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.
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.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Longbow Organization Group?
Sites at Longbow Organization Group are reservable on Recreation.gov. Reserve online at www.recreation.gov or phone 1.877.444.6777. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Longbow Organization Group?
Group Campsite - $225 per night for up to 50 people. Day Use - No fee
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Longbow Organization Group?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Longbow Organization Group open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season May to October.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Longbow Organization Group have?
1 site, including 1 group site.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Longbow Organization Group?
The longest site here provides 15 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are pets allowed at Longbow Organization Group?
Yes, pets are allowed at Longbow Organization Group. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Longbow Organization Group?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 4 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. No tents or trailers allowed at this site.
Source: Fire nearby
Are there accessible sites at Longbow Organization Group?
Site 1 is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Longbow Organization Group?
Fishing and wading opportunities abound in the South Santiam River. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What if Longbow Organization Group is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Trout Creek Campground (1 mi, partly first-come), Yukwah Campground (1.5 mi, partly first-come), and Fernview Group Site (3.4 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby