Campgrounds on the River:

the south santiam river on the over the river and through the woods scenic byway in the cascade mountains of oregon.

Late Summer on the Over the River and through the Woods Scenic Byway:
The South Santiam River in the Cascade Mountains of Oregon.

The following list of campgrounds off Hwy 20 in the Willamette National Forest is not exhaustive by any means.
If you are interested in finding out more about campgrounds on this route, you might want to check at a ranger station for the
Willamette National Forest. A brochure featuring a full-color map of the McKenzie Pass - Santiam Pass National Scenic
Byway is available for purchase at any of these ranger stations. Also, check the trip planner online.

Trip Planner from the Forest Service for the South Santiam in the Willamette National Forest.

Be sure to contact the relevant ranger station regarding fire danger before heading out.

Campgrounds available on the Over the River and through the Woods Scenic Byway.

  • Trout Creek Campground.

    Trout Creek Campground is located 19 miles east of Sweet Home, Oregon on Hwy 20. It has 24 sites: 4 smaller sites, 20 tent, RV or auto sites. Maximum Trailer length: 24 feet for 16 sites, 8 sites can accommodate RVs up to 32 feet. Fees: $10.00 per night plus $5.00 for each additional vehicle. The campground is open May through October. No reservations required.

    Travel Directions: Travel east on Hwy 20 19 miles to Trout Creek Campground. This is a popular campground, so make your plans accordingly.

    The Menagerie Wilderness is accessible from Trout Creek Trailhead just across the Hwy 20 from the campground. Due west is the historic Long Ranch that is now an elk refuge. Nearby is the Old Santiam Wagon Road.

    Available Facilities: vault toilets, hand-pumps, interpretive trail, picnic shelter, paved parking. Accessible facilities: restroom, paved access routes; interpretive trail.

    Enjoy camping, swimming, hiking, picnicking, fishing and viewpoint.

  • Fernview Campground.

    Fernview Campground is located 23 miles east of Sweet Home, Oregon on Hwy 20. It has 11 sites: 9 tent, small RV and auto, 2 tent ONLY. Maximum Trailer length: 22 feet. Fees: $10.00 a night plus $5.00 for each additional vehicle. The campground is open May through October. No reservations are required. Elevation: 1400 feet.

    Travel Directions: Travel east 23 miles on Hwy 20 to Fernview Campground. This campground has moderate use.

    Fernview Campground is perched high above a scenic portion of the South Santiam River. The Rooster Rock Trailhead, across the road, runs through the Menagerie Wilderness. The Old Santiam Wagon Road runs through the back of the campground.

    Available facilities: Vault Toilet, hand pump. Accessible facilities: restroom, dirt access routes.

    Enjoy camping, swimming, hiking and fishing.

  • House Rock Campground.

    House Rock Campground is located 26 miles east of Sweet Home, Oregon. It has a total of 17 sites: 5 tent ONLY sites; 12 tent, auto or small RV sites. Please note: There is limited turn around space, so no RVs over 22 feet in House Rock Campground, please. Fees: $10.00 a night plus $5.00 for each additional vehicle. The campground is open May through October. No reservations required. Elevation: 1800 feet.

    Travel Directions: Travel east on Hwy 20 to Latiwi Creek Road, #2044. Continue on Latiwi Creek Road to House Rock Campground. Available May through October, this is a popular campground, requiring no reservations, so make a contingency plan if you find no space available.

    House Rock Campground is located at the confluence of Sheep Creek and the south fork of the Santiam River in an old growth forest. The House Rock hiking trail starts in the day use area and continues for 0.8 of a mile, returning to the day use area. Facilities at the Day Use Area: picnicking, swimming, fishing, hiking, viewpoint of waterfall on the hiking trail.

    Available facilities: tables, hand-pumps for water, vault toilets, fire rings. Accessible facilities include: restroom, compacted access routes and day use area.

    Enjoy camping, fishing, swimming; hiking.

  • Lost Prairie Campground.

    Lost Prairie Campground is located 37 miles of Sweet Home on Hwy 20. It has a total of 10 sites: 8 walk-in tent sites only and 2 tent, auto or RV sites: Maximum Trailer Length: 24 feet. Fees: $10.00 a night plus $5.00 for each additional vehicle.The campground is open May through October. No reservations required. Elevation: 3200 feet.

    Travel Directions: Travel 37 miles east from Sweet Home Oregon on Hwy 20 until you reach Lost Prairie Campground.

    The campground is located along Hackleman Creek in an area of fir, spruce and Doug Fir. Nearby are the trailheads for Cone Peak Trail, Iron Mountain Trail and Hackleman Old Growth Trail. The Old Santiam Wagon Trail came through Lost Prairie Campground; parts of it may still be hiked.

    Available facilities include vault toilets, hand pump for water, tables. Accessible Facilities include one campsite, restroom, paved access routes and the day use area.

    Enjoy camping, picnicking, hiking trails and fishing.

Protect our National Forests and Wilderness Areas. Leave NO Trace!
Be sure to check out road and fire conditions at the Ranger Station when planning and
before traveling, hiking or camping in the forest.

 

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