Oregon · Camping

Fernview

May 6
season
Jun–Oct
best months

Is Fernview open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Willamette National Forest. It doesn't name Fernview, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Willamette National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • At 1,316 ft
  • Sweet Home Ranger DistrictWillamette National Forest

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.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Best time to go · Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Fernview

    Best months: June–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      45° / 33°

      19 wet

    2. Feb

      50° / 33°

      16 wet

    3. Mar

      54° / 34°

      19 wet

    4. Apr

      58° / 37°

      18 wet

    5. May

      65° / 42°

      14 wet

    6. Jun

      70° / 46°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      79° / 49°

      4 wet

    8. Aug

      80° / 47°

      4 wet

    9. Sep

      74° / 44°

      6 wet

    10. Oct

      62° / 39°

      12 wet

    11. Nov

      50° / 35°

      18 wet

    12. Dec

      44° / 33°

      19 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Cascadia, OR, 9 mi away at 960 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Fernview

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