U.S. Forest Service · Willamette National Forest · Oregon

Fernview Group Site

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.

Closed for the seasonReservable · Recreation.gov1 site35 ft maxPets okFires okTents only

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Photos courtesy of Linn County Parks & Recreation · Recreation.gov
4fires
active
Camas Ts Rx (prescribed burn) · 3 mi away
3 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Site mix

group standard area nonelectric1
This site is booked as a single unit on Recreation.gov. The booking page shows which dates are open and how far ahead they release. How the booking window works

Site guide

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SiteEntrySurfaceShadeWaterfrontPeople / vehiclesFiresAccessibleRating
FERNVIEW GROUP SITEBack-inGravelPartialRiverfront75 / 17YesYesStandard

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 length35 ft
EquipmentTents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
Tent padsYes
AccessibilitySite FERNVIEW GROUP SITE is listed accessible

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…

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusClosed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date.
SeasonMay to October
ForestWillamette National Forest
BookingReservable as group site only. Individual sites are not reservable. Groups may reserve online at www.recreation.gov or phone 1.877.444.6777.
FeesGroup Campsite - $200 per night. Single Campsites - $23 per night (only available when campground is not reserved as a group site). Extra Vehicle - $9 per vehicle, per night. Day Use - No fee
RulesCamping 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

Willamette National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Fernview Group Site30°40°50°60°70°January: 7.90 inches of precipitationFebruary: 6.31 inches of precipitationMarch: 7.10 inches of precipitationApril: 6.27 inches of precipitationMay: 4.60 inches of precipitationJune: 3.09 inches of precipitationJuly: 0.61 inches of precipitationAugust: 0.88 inches of precipitationSeptember: 2.27 inches of precipitationOctober: 5.48 inches of precipitationNovember: 8.94 inches of precipitationDecember: 9.64 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 38.9°F averageFebruary: 41.3°F averageMarch: 43.9°F averageApril: 47.6°F averageMay: 53.5°F averageJune: 57.7°F averageJuly: 64.0°F averageAugust: 63.7°F averageSeptember: 58.9°F averageOctober: 50.6°F averageNovember: 42.8°F averageDecember: 38.2°F average0 in2 in4 in6 in8 in10 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Cascadia, 9 miles from the campground at 960 feet, station USC00351433 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 63 inches a year.

Getting there

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

Coordinates44.4025° N, 122.2986° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Camas Ts Rx

    3 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Sisi Lookout Admin Piles Rx - West

    41 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Slow Dxp/Lemiti Rx - West

    44 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Spike Timber Sale Rx - West

    44 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 stationSweet Home RV Dump ↗20.7 mi
Outdoor gearTimber Town Resale ↗25.1 mi
RV sales & serviceMarathon Coach ↗41.4 mi

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Explore

Worth a stop

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.

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.1 mi
    Rooster Rock
    1.5 mi trail · hiking, horse
  • 1 mi
    Santiam Wagon Road West ↗
    19.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1.1 mi
    Trout Creek
    3.4 mi trail · hiking, horse
  • 2.3 mi
    Gordon Meadows Admin
    0.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 2.4 mi
    Walton Ranch Interpretive ↗
    0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 2.6 mi
    House Rock Loop
    0.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike

Trailheads within three miles

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

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Menagerie Wilderness, which overlaps Willamette National Forest.

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.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

Natural features

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

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.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Fernview Group Site?

Sites at Fernview Group Site are reservable on Recreation.gov. Reservable as group site only. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Fernview Group Site?

Group Campsite - $200 per night. Single Campsites - $23 per night (only available when campground is not reserved as a group site). Extra Vehicle - $9 per vehicle, per night.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Fernview Group Site?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Fernview Group Site open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season May to October.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Fernview Group Site have?

1 site, including 1 group standard area nonelectric.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Fernview Group Site?

The longest site here provides 35 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 Fernview Group Site?

Yes, pets are allowed at Fernview Group Site. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Fernview Group Site?

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. Camping is not allowed more than 14 days in a 60 day period.

Source: Fire nearby

Are there accessible sites at Fernview Group Site?

Site FERNVIEW GROUP SITE 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 Fernview Group Site?

Fernview Group Site is close to the Menagerie Wilderness with Trout Creek and the Rooster Rock Trails accessing Rooster Rock within the wilderness. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What if Fernview Group Site is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Yukwah Campground (2 mi, partly first-come), Trout Creek Campground (2.5 mi, partly first-come), and House Rock Campground (2.8 mi, partly first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby