Fernview Campground
USFS · Group Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Group Campground
- Hours
- Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 12:00 p.m.
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 44.4031, -122.2999
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
The Fernview Group Site is about 20 miles from Sweet Home on Highway 20 at an elevation of 1,360 feet. 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. 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. 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. The Santiam Wagon Road 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.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Fernview Campground free?
No. Fernview Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Fernview Campground?
From Sweet Home, Oregon, follow Highway 20 east for 22 miles and look for signs for the Fernview Group Site.
What are the rules at Fernview Campground?
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 prohibitedDogs MUST be on leash at all times within the campground
Nearby
- FERNVIEW GROUP SITE0.1 mi
- YUKWAH CAMPGROUND1.9 mi
- Trout Creek Campground2.5 mi
- HOUSE ROCK CAMPGROUND2.8 mi
- Longbow Organizational Camp3.2 mi
- LONGBOW ORGANIZATION GROUP3.4 mi
- Sevenmile Horse Camp4.6 mi
- Sevenmile4.6 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
