Can you reserve a site at Longbow Organization Group?

Yes, Longbow Organization Group is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Longbow Organization Group?

15 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Longbow Organization Group?

Yes, pets are allowed at Longbow Organization Group.

Are campfires allowed at Longbow Organization Group?

Campfires are allowed at Longbow Organization Group. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Longbow Organization Group — 1 site, fees and cancellation alerts

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.

The facts

Season: May – October — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
1 bookable site
1 accessible site
Vehicles up to 15 ft
Up to 50 people per site
Loops: LONG

Site types

1 Group Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.

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1 campsite at Longbow Organization Group

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
1	LONG	Group Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	15 ft	50	♿ 🐾

Getting there

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

44.39167, -122.36667 · 44°23'30.0"N 122°22'0.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 80°F in Aug, down to 44°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	45	50	54	58	65	70	79	80	74	62	50	44
Low °F	33	33	34	37	42	46	49	48	44	39	35	33
Precip in	7.9	6.3	7.1	6.3	4.6	3.1	0.6	0.9	2.3	5.5	8.9	9.6

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Longbow Organization Group

Can you reserve a site at Longbow Organization Group?: Yes, Longbow Organization Group is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Longbow Organization Group have?: 1 site.
What is the maximum RV length at Longbow Organization Group?: 15 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Longbow Organization Group?: Yes, pets are allowed at Longbow Organization Group.
Are campfires allowed at Longbow Organization Group?: Campfires are allowed at Longbow Organization Group. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Longbow Organization Group also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Longbow Organization Group's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Group Campsite - $225 per night for up to 50 people
Day Use - No fee

Restrictions:

No tents or trailers allowed at this site
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 prohibited
Dogs MUST be on leash at all times within the campground

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Longbow Organization Group

Yukwah Campground 1.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Fernview Group Site 3.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
House Rock Campground 6.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Sevenmile 7.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Old Miner's Meadow Group Use Area 13.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Yellowbottom Recreation Site 13.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Lookout Campground and Boat Launch - Willamette 14 mi · Campground · we watch it
Trout Creek Campground 1 mi · Campground
Menagerie Wilderness 3.3 mi · Facility
Middle Santiam Wilderness 10.9 mi · Facility
South Pyramid Horse Camp 13.3 mi · Facility
Lookout Campground 14 mi · Campground

Contact

Phone 541-967-3917
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Longbow Organization Group