Fernview Group Site
Open for the 2026 season (May through October). Reservations required via Recreation.gov up to 12 months in advance. Check-in at 2:00 PM, check-out at 12:00 PM. 14-day stay limit within any 60-day period.
Frost Advisory issued October 30 at 10:23AM PDT until October 31 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR
* WHAT...Temperatures of 36 degrees or lower will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Oregon and southwest Washington. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a 20-30% chance that temperatures will fall below 32 degrees, especially for locations that do not develop fog. Frost and freeze headlines are only issued through the growing season of April 1 through October 31. Therefore, frost or freeze headlines will not be issued beginning November 1, even though similar low temperatures are possible. Frost and freeze headlines will no longer be issued this growing season for the Upper Hood River Valley, southern Willamette Valley, south Washington Cascade Foothills, and north Oregon Coast Range as these locations have already experienced a hard freeze earlier in October.
Alcohol Prohibitions
This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.
Restrictions on Use of Forage and Mulch Products
This Order prohibits unloading, storing, or using any straw, hay, grain, seed, or other forage or mulch products that are not state-certified weed free on the National Forest System lands, roads or trails in any Closure Area as specific in the Order. Some examples of these include hay bales, hay…
About
Fernview Group Site sits at 1,360 feet elevation on a wooded bench overlooking the South Santiam River in Oregon's Willamette National Forest. Originally configured as individual campsites, the area has been converted to a group reservation site accommodating up to 75 people across 11 sites. Two sites are designated tent-only due to difficult access, while the remaining sites can handle trailers up to 22 feet. An adjacent parking area fits one large or two small RVs. The campground provides basic amenities including potable water from a hand pump near the entrance and a single accessible CXT vault toilet. Each site includes a picnic table and fire pit with grill, though campers should bring their own firewood as none is readily available on site. The location offers excellent access to hiking opportunities. The Rooster Rock and Trout Creek Trails begin across Highway 20, leading into the Menagerie Wilderness. Iron Mountain, known for over 300 species of wildflowers with peak bloom in early July, lies 10 miles east. The historic Santiam Wagon Road trail is a 10-minute drive and offers over 20 miles of hiking, biking, and equestrian use.
Directions
From Sweet Home, Oregon, follow Highway 20 east for 22 miles and look for signs for the Fernview Group Site.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $200 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | 22ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 367-5168 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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