The Forest Work Camp is a 100 bed alternative incarceration program in a rural setting for low risk offenders. The majority of the offenders assigned to the FWC are members of work crews. The crews work on Federal forest projects and provide services to governmental and non-profit agencies throughout Lane County.

The Forest Work Camp has a two acre garden where many of the vegetables served at the Camp are grown. The Camp also has apple trees, blueberry plants and a large blackberry patch producing fruit used for meals and desserts served to the inmates.

While incarcerated at the Camp, inmates may receive training in first aid, CPR, building trades (such as carpentry, concrete work and painting), and welding. Those assigned to the kitchen at the Camp take the food handlers exam and some receive credit towards certification from the Lane Community College culinary program. They also may be required, depending upon their individual needs, to participate in alcohol and drug treatment or education programs.