Campground

Facilities

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. 

Campfire wood is not readily available at the park. 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.

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.

Recreation Sites

  • Group Standard Nonelectric
  • Overnight

Activities

  • Day Use Area
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Camping
  • Historic & Cultural Site

Amenities

  • Drinking Water (Hand Pump)
  • Picnic Tables
  • Sleeping Shelter
  • Vault Toilets
  • Privacy
  • Accessibility
  • Fire Pit
  • Food Locker
  • Picnic Table
  • Quiet Area

Nearby Attractions

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.

Getting Here

Latitude
44° 23' 30.0001" N
Longitude
122° 22' 0.0001" W
From Sweet Home, OR, travel east on Hwy 20 for 17 miles to Road 2032. Follow Road 2032 to Longbow Organization Camp.

Need to Know

  • No tents or trailers allowed at this site
  • Entry to campground is by combination lock; be sure to have this before arriving
  • No electric hookups are available
  • For more information on Willamette National Forest, click here
  • Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.

  • Campfire wood is not readily available at the park. 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.

  • Check-Out 12:00PM

  • Check-In 2:00PM

  • Capacity to sleep 48.

    • Contact Information

    4431 HIGHWAY 20 SWEET HOME OR 97386
    MANAGED BY LINN COUNTY PARKS 3010 SW FERRY ST ALBANY, OR 97322

    For campground inquiries, please call: 541-967-3917

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