Travel, Lodging and Camping Info
Black Sheep Gathering will be held at:
Linn County Fairgrounds
3700 Knox Butte Rd E
Albany, OR 97322
Travel and lodging directions
Traveling from the north, take I-5S freeway exit 234A. From the south, take I-5N freeway exit 234. Follow Knox Butte Rd. East to Expo Parkway NE.
Lodging
Black Sheep Gathering has reserved a small block of rooms at Comfort Suites for $179 plus tax, phone: 541-928-2053. This full-service hotel is located on-site and offers a convenient option for lodging. Links to other options can be found here.
Camping
OVERNIGHT CAMPING FOR RVS is available beginning Wednesday, June 24, 2026 with check-out as late as Monday, June 29, 2026. Tent camping is available Thursday, June 25, 2026 with check-out by Monday, June 29, 2026. Check-out time is noon if your stay ends June 26-28 or on Monday, June 29, 2026. Check-out time on Sunday, June 28 is 7pm. Visit the websites below for reservations and rates.
ALL RV AND TENT CAMPERS: Follow the signs to enter via the Livestock, Vendor, and Camping Entrance at the SW corner of the Expo Center.
TENT AND RV CAMPERS WITHOUT HOOKUPS: CHECK IN AT RV SITE #35 UPON ARRIVAL TO PICK UP YOUR CAMPING PERMIT.
PERMITS MUST BE DISPLAYED ON YOUR RV or TENT SITE DURING THE EVENT.
Check-in is generally available from 8am to 9pm daily, or a note will be posted with estimated time of return.
LATE ARRIVALS AND CAMPING RELATED EMERGENCIES:
Laura Todd: blacksheepgathering@gmail.com or 503-804-0014
- Water, and restrooms with showers, are available 24 hours/day at the west end of the Cascade Livestock Pavilion.
- Open fires or fireworks are NOT allowed. Propane powered stoves and appliances are permitted but should be placed on pavement or other non-flammable surface.
Dump Station: Available beside the most western lane of the Livestock, Vendor and Camping Entrance. No RV Camping sites have sewer hookups. No discharges of any kind are permitted except in the Dump Station.
Click Here to see the Camping Map
CAMPING RESERVATIONS
RV CAMPING WITH HOOK-UPS (and a few perimeter sites with no hookups): Specific, pre-assigned RV Sites, most with hook-ups, may be reserved year-round only at www.lcfairexpo.com/rv-reservations. No RV sites have sewer hookups. RV Camping with hook-ups range from 10 amp electric only to 30 amp electric with water. No need to check in upon arrival. Just follow the instructions provided with your registration confirmation.
RV CAMPING WITHOUT HOOK-UPS: 21 RV Sites without any hookups may be reserved beginning in early April through the end of the event. Site numbers will be assigned at check-in. Check in upon arrival at RV Site #35 to pick up your Camping Permit.
TENT CAMPING: Tent camping sites may be reserved beginning April 1, 2026 through the end of the event Site numbers will be assigned at check-in. Select an unoccupied tent site, then check in at RV Site #35 to pick up your Camping Permit.
Tent camping is on the large lawn between the Cascade Livestock Pavilion and the Santiam Building. This is a communal camping experience with rectangular sites outlined on a large lawn adjacent to each other.
- Quiet hours are 10pm to 7am.
- Please use the garbage cans provided.
- Please be considerate of your neighbors.
The concrete sidewalks and aisles down the center of the lawn are to be kept clear for foot and emergency traffic. No vehicles allowed on the lawn. Most parking is in the main lot on the east side of the Expo Center.
Loading and unloading from vehicles is allowed on the west side via the Livestock, Vendor and Camping Entrance.
Limited parking may be available on the west side as well, but do not block the loading / unloading area, and do not park on the west side of the Cascade Livestock Pavilion or your vehicle may be towed.
CANCELLATIONS / NO-SHOWS / REFUNDS: There are no refunds for RV camping cancellations or no-shows. The reservation system is managed by the Fairgrounds, and the Black Sheep Gathering has no ability to cancel or modify those reservations.
The Black Sheep Gathering does manage tent and overflow camping without hookups. Modifications can be made before June 1 with a handling fee to offset processing costs. Instructions are provided with your reservation so keep a copy of your reservation.
