Longbow Organizational Camp
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
- 44.4005, -122.3636
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Longbow Organization Camp was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. The historic campground provides a covered cooking area with a fireplace and six sleep shelters that face the beautiful South Santiam River. 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. Firewood can be purchased onsite. 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. For additional hiking options, head to the South Santiam and Gordon Lakes Trail Area.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Longbow Organizational Camp free?
No. Longbow Organizational Camp charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Longbow Organizational Camp?
From Sweet Home, OR, travel east on Hwy 20 for 17 miles to Forest Service Road 2032. Follow Road 2032 to Longbow Organization Camp.
What are the rules at Longbow Organizational Camp?
No tents or trailers allowed at this siteCamping 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 ca
Nearby
- LONGBOW ORGANIZATION GROUP0.6 mi
- Trout Creek Campground0.7 mi
- YUKWAH CAMPGROUND1.2 mi
- Fernview Campground3.2 mi
- FERNVIEW GROUP SITE3.2 mi
- HOUSE ROCK CAMPGROUND5.9 mi
- Sevenmile Horse Camp7.6 mi
- Sevenmile7.6 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.
