Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234781
When Fernview Group Site reopens
Fernview Group Site's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
4
Openings · last 90 days
4
Only 4 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Sep 26, 2026 · of 1 monitored site
Of the 9 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 26, 2026): 6 open for online reservation · 3 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Where the open windows are
33.3% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 6 of 9 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Sep 26, 2026Not open online33.3%
Open site-nights6 / 9
Reserved (of online inventory)0 / 6
Weekday openings4
Weekend openings2
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 4 fall on weekdays and 2 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Sep 2026September holds the most room. 6 of 9 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 site| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Availability
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| FERNVIEW GROUP SITE | 6 |
This site currently has 6 site-nights available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateMon · Sep 21
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable night is Sep 21; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
6 open site-nights across 1 site at Fernview Group Site, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 1 2-night, 1 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 21 at site FERNVIEW GROUP SITE.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 35 ft. 1 site takes 25 ft, 1 site takes 35 ft.
All 1 site with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FERNVIEW GROUP SITE | 35 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
About Fernview Group Site
Overview
The site was originally a campground that has been converted into a group area. The site is composed of 11 single campsites, of which two are tent only, with some sites able to accommodate trailers up to 22 feet in length. The campground has a capacity of 75 people. There is one accessible single vault toilet and drinking water is available via on hand pump located near the entrance and picnic area.
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.
Reservations for this site can be made up to 12 months in advance of arrival date by reserving online at RECREATION.GOV or by calling 877-444-6777.
Recreation
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, including the Santiam Wagon Road (10 minutes), Gordon Meadows, Iron Mountain and Browder Ridge.
Facilities
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. Below are the details on the individual sites within the group site; every site has a picnic table and fire pit/grill. There is a parking area adjacent to the bathroom that can also be used for RV parking; this area is suitable for 1 large or 2 small RV's, maximum 2 RV's.
Site 1: Back-in, gravel surface, 15 feet long, slight grade, suitable for tent or small camper, sits above river Site 2: Back-in, gravel surface, 30 feet long, slight grade, suitable for tent or small camper, sits above river Site 3: Back-in, gravel surface, 35 feet long, slight grade, suitable for tent or small camper, sits above river Site 4: Back-in, gravel surface, 35 feet long, slight grade, suitable for tent or small camper, sits above river Site 5: Back-in, gravel surface, 35 feet long, slight grade, suitable for tent or small camper, is adjacent to bathroom Site 6: Back-in, gravel surface, 35 feet long, slight grade, suitable for tent or small camper, sits above river Site 7: Back-in, gravel surface, 35 feet long, slight grade, suitable for tent or small camper, sits above river Site 8: Back-in, gravel surface, 35 feet long, slight grade, suitable for tent or small camper, sits above river Site 9: Back-in, gravel surface, 30 feet long, slight grade, suitable for tent or small camper, sits above river Site 10: Back-in, gravel surface, 20 feet long, hard access due to grade, suitable for tent, sits above river Site 11: Back-in, gravel surface, 20 feet long, medium grade, suitable for tent, sits above river
Nearby Attractions
The Santiam Wagon Road (trail) 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.
1 monitored siteRVs up to 35 ftNo hookups1 shadedWaterfrontRiverfrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 75
Getting there
From Sweet Home, Oregon, follow Highway 20 east for 22 miles and look for signs for the Fernview Group Site.
4431 Highway 20 Sweet Home Or 97386541-967-3917
Camping
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Fernview Group Site?
Reservations for Fernview Group Site are made through Recreation.gov. 6 of 9 tracked site-nights are currently open (66.7%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 4 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 14:17 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Fernview Group Site?
Campsite Sniper detected 4 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Fernview Group Site?
1 three-night opening is showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 21 at site FERNVIEW GROUP SITE. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Fernview Group Site fit a 35-foot RV?
1 of the 1 site that support RV analysis has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 35 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Fernview Group Site?
September 2026, with 6 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 9.
When is the next open date at Fernview Group Site?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Sep 21 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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