Longbow Organization Group

Overview

The group site has 6 alpine shelters with fireplaces and capacity to sleep 48. All of the shelters are facing the river and no tents or trailers are allowed. This group site also includes a covered dining hall with cooking area, fireplace and capacity to seat 40 people. An amphitheater that seats up to 75 is located near the volleyball court. The campground has one accessible double vault toilet and one handpump well to provide potable water. Parking is limited; maximum of 50 people and 12 vehicles are allowed.

Reservations may be made up to 12 months in advance of arrival date by reserving online at RECREATION.GOV or by calling 877-444-6777.

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.

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.

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.

Camp site features

Across 1 camp site:

Fire pit: all 1 sites
Picnic table: all 1 sites
Pets allowed: all 1 sites
ADA accessible: all 1 sites
Group sites: all 1 sites
Longest RV: 15 ft
Largest party: 50 people

Directions

From Sweet Home, OR, travel east on Hwy 20 for 17 miles to Road 2032. Follow Road 2032 to Longbow Organization Camp.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

9 reviews

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Amber Z

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Reviewed 4 months ago

Amazing large group camp! Just far enough out to lose cell reception.

Kristina M

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Reviewed 5 months ago

This was the most magical campground I have ever reserved in all of my years. A group of my friends and I rented it and threw a summer camp for ourselves, complete with activities and nametags. The accommodations could not have been more perfect. The covered pavilion and fireplace came in clutch with the Oregon-style weather (rain, hail, sun and then rainshine). We will definitely be coming back.

Andrew S

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Reviewed a year ago

Another amazing experience for my family, friends & I. We've been going to Longbow once or twice a year for probably about 20 years. No place quite like it. It feels like ours when we're there. So beautiful, private & spacious. Hope to continue to enjoy it for years to come!

Kori L

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Reviewed 2 years ago

Lots of mice getting into the pantry space. Bathrooms were very clean and well stocked with toilet paper. Some of the bunks had broken boards so would not recommend filling the site with 48 people.

Cynthia P

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Reviewed 3 years ago

Beautiful location and excellent for group camping!

Danielle F

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Reviewed 5 years ago

What a gem! We will definitely be back if we are lucky enough to snag a reservation again. The river access was close and perfect for cooling off. The pavilion was a nice feature and gave us a spot to gather. There was a fire ban so we did not get to try out the incredible wood-stove cooktop or any of the firepits. However, the pavilion had enough space for us to set up our propane grill/stovetops without a problem. A bonus was clean drinking water from a pump inside the site - DRINKING water! Everyone in our group gave Longbow a big thumbs up. These types of sites are so rare so please take care of it during your stay.

Availability

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