FRENCH PETE CAMPGROUND
French Pete Campground sits at an elevation of 1,800 feet in the Willamette National Forest. This popular escape from summer heat is heavily shaded by a thick canopy of conifers.
There are numerous opportunities for hiking and fishing in the area.Campsites are nicely shaded with access to both French Pete Creek and the South Fork of the McKenzie River. This 16-unit campground has toilets, water from a hand pump, fire rings, and garbage service.French Pete Campground sits at the confluence of the South Fork of the McKenzie River and French Pete Creek. The area is heavily wooded with Douglas fir trees and vine maple.Mountain bike trails, hot springs, a boat ramp and lake accesss are within 10 miles of the campground.The area offers excellent opportunities for fishing, hiking, boating, swimming, camping, picnicking, and scenic drives.
Fishing in the McKenzie River is catch and release only for trout.
The Three Sisters Wilderness Area as well as French Pete Creek and Box Canyon Trail Areas offer several miles of hiking. Additional hiking trailheads are a short drive away.
Terwilliger Cougar Hot Springs are nearby for a nice soak. Cougar Reservoir and Hidden Lake are also in the vicinity, offering additional recreation options.
Bedrock Campground 
Bedrock is located in a dynamic landscape setting shaped by fire, this 22 site camground is situated on a terrace above Fall Creek where the hillsides surrounding the camp offer an impressive fireweed bloom display during the summer months. Expect heavy use on summer weekends from visitors escaping high temperatures in nearby urban areas.
Big Lake Campground Big Lake Campground sits at its namesake lake along Santiam Pass, a 4,800-foot mountain pass through the Cascade Range in western Oregon.
Campers enjoy views of the lake with the beautiful Mt. Washington as a backdrop.Big Lake Campground offers 49 spacious campsites for tent or RV camping. Drinking water, vault toilets and a boat ramp are
....more Big Lake West Campground Big Lake West Campground offers sites located on the shores of Big Lake, situated at the top of the Santiam Pass. Opportunities to enjoy the outdoors are numerous and range from off-highway vehicle exploring to swimming and hiking.
The surrounding mountains visible from the campground include Mt. Washington, Three Fingered Jack, the Three Sisters and
....more Big Meadows Horse Camp Big Meadows Horse Camp is located 23 miles south from Idanha, Oregon, at an elevation of 3,600 feet of of Big Meadows Road Forest Service Road 2267. Big Meadows Road is paved, but most access roads and travel surfaces throughout campground and in the adjacent forest are compacted rock.
There are 9 camping units that can accommodate vehicles and trailers
....more Black Canyon Campground Black Canyon Campground in Oregon rests next to the Middle Fork of the Willamette River. This scenic campground is heavily shaded by towering hemlock, cedar and Douglas fir. Fishing and kayaking are a popular pastimes.The campground offers some riverside sites with pleasant shade, fresh air with cool breezes.
There are 75 sites, 19 are reservable. Each
....more Blue Pool Campground This 24-site campground is conveniently located adjacent to Oregon State Highway 58 in an old growth forest alongside Salt Creek.
Fishing and swimming are popular activities. A large picnic area along the creek offers picnic tables, a large grassy area for both passive and active recreation. One-half mile east of the campground on Highway 58 is the
....more Breitenbush Campground Breitenbush Campground is nestled along the banks of its namesake river in the forests of western Oregon. The peaceful flow of the river can be heard throughout the campground, providing a peaceful getaway for campers.
The campground lies in the Willamette National Forest, which stretches for 110 miles along the western slopes of the Cascade Range. The
....more Broken Bowl Campground Broken Bowl is a small campground that offers 16 sites with a family atmosphere, mature forest shade, and easy access to the cool waters of Fall Creek.
Coldwater Cove Campground This campground provides 34 campsites, 31 singles and 3 double, that accommodate vehicles 18 to 50 feet in length depending on site. No sites are directly on the shoreline of the lake, but several offer views of the lake. Drinking water is available at two handpumps, one in the campground and one in the boat launch area. There are four double vault toilets
....more Cougar Crossing Campground Sunnyside Campground is located along the southeast side of Cougar Reservoir at 1,700 feet in elevation. A large grove of conifers provides shade to these campsites. Motorhomes and trailers not recommended due to the steep entrance into the campground.The campground offers vault toilets and garbage collection. Individual campsites include a fire ring and
....more Cougar Crossing Campground Cougar Crossing Campground is located on Forest Road 19 about 10 miles south of the Hwy 126 junction.Hiking is popular as the Three Sisters Wilderness, French Pete Trail, Box Canyon Trail, Indian Ridge Lookout, and Cougar Recreation Area are nearby. Many folks also come to the area to bathe at Terwilliger Hot Springs clothing optional. There is creek and
....more Cove Creek Campground The campground area offers 60 campsites, 55 single and 6 double sites, that can accommodate trailers up to 30 feet in length. There are both reservable and FCFS Campsites. The campsites are laid out in two main loops with sites 1-36 in one and sites 37-63 in the other. There is a designated host site 1 near the entrance. The group camp offers individual
....more Delta Trailhead Known for its access to rafting and drift boat fishing on the McKenzie River, Delta campground, located along a portion of the West Cascades National Scenic Byway, is one of the largest and most scenic campgrounds on the McKenzie District. Access to the river,
hiking and mountain biking trails are nearby.
Reservations are available May through
....more Frissell Crossing Campground This beautiful and quiet campground lies on the South Fork of the McKenzie River and was originally constructed in 1934 by the Civilian Conservation Corps. It is located well away from the main road and some of the sites spread around an open meadow.Opportunities abound in this beautiful forest setting for hiking, biking, fishing, swimming and nature
....more Hoover Campground The campground area offers 35 campsites, 25 single and 10 double sites, that can accommodate trailers up to 30 feet in length. The campsites are laid out in two main loops with sites 1-21 in one and sites 22-35 in the other. There are approximately 20 extra-vehicle parking spaces on the east side of the campground for overflow parking. Extra vehicle fee.
....more House Rock Campground There are 17 campsites set in an upper and lower loop. Some of the sites can accommodate trailers up to 22 feet in length. The upper loop has one accessible single vault toilet while the lower loop has two accessible single vault toilets. Drinking water is available from hand pumps located in both the upper and lower loops.
The adjacent picnic area is
....more Humbug Campground There are 21 camping units that can accommodate vehicles and trailers up to 55 feet in length. Some sites are reservable and some are FCFS sites. Each site has a picnic table and grill. There are 3 toilets. Drinking water is available to visitors from multiple spigots throughout the campground. Garbage receptacles are located in the campground.
Humbug
....more Ice Cap Creek Day Use Area There are 21 campsites, 9 of which are walk-in tent only sites the remaining sites can accommodate trailers up to 20 feet in length. There are 2 picnic sites located immediately inside the entrance, on the right, up on a rise. There are two double vault toilets in the center of the campground they are wheelchair accessible. This campground has both
....more Islet Campground Waldo Lake is one of the largest natural lakes in Oregon. It offers a uniquely peaceful setting on the water and along remote shorelines, surrounded by forests of Douglas fir and mountain hemlock. Recreation in the area is abundant with the lake an ideal location for water activities like sailing, canoeing and swimming.The north end of Waldo Lake is a
....more Kiahanie Campground This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsites by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.
If this option is available, you will need to
....more Lookout Boat Launch And Campground Lookout Boat Launch and Campground is found on Blue River Reservoir. The campground includes a day use picnic area, a boat launch, floating dock, and a day use/overflow parking area. It is located on a beautiful open meadow with plenty of sunshine.Fishing, boating, swimming, and water skiing on Blue River Reservoir draw campers here. There is hiking on Buck
....more Lost Lake Campground Lost Lake Campground is adjacent to Highway 20 near the summit of Santiam Pass in the Willamette National Forest. This campground is not Lost Lake Resort in the Mt. Hood National Forest. This rustic campground is located on the west shore of shallow Lost Lake. The water level of the lake fluctuates seasonally and is quite low in summer with water loving
....more McKenzie Bridge McKenzie Bridge Campground is located an hour east of Eugene, Oregon. It rests in the shade of a towering grove of Douglas fir and Western red cedar trees along the banks of the McKenzie River.
The campground is small and pleasant, providing an ideal atmosphere for relaxation, fishing and bird watching. Feathered residents of the river include osprey,
....more Mona Known for fishing, boating, canoeing and other water sports, Mona campground is located on the northwest shore of Blue River Reservoir. The campground is situated on a long, narrow strip of mixed conifers along the shore, the thick vegetation secludes each campsite, allowing for privacy. Slopes of mixed conifers and other trees surround the area.
....more Olallie Campground Nestled on the banks of the McKenzie River and Olallie Creek, Olallie Campground provides a superb setting for a getaway into nature. The lower loop offers mesmerizing views of both the river and the creek while the upper loop is set further in the trees with many sites facing the creek. The McKenzie River is a tributary of the Willamette River that runs
....more Packard Creek Campground Packard Creek is a popular campground on the western side of Hills Creek Reservoir. The family-friendly destination offers a picturesque setting among tall trees, with views of the lake beyond. Most of the campground is accessible.The campground is situated on a large flat beside Hills Creek Reservoir. The lake, hugged by a diverse mix of vegetation, covers
....more Paradise Campground Paradise Campground is indeed a paradise for campers. Tucked within a lush, old-growth forest of Douglas fir and western red cedar, the area portrays a sub-tropical vibe along the banks of the McKenzie River, where catch-and-release trout and steelhead fishing is a popular activity, along with whitewater rafting and kayaking.A number of sites face the
....more Puma Campground Situated within a shady, mature forest, Puma is the last developed camp along Forest Service Road 18 in the Fall Creek drainage. This 11 site campground is popular with families and you can expect heavy usage on summer weekends.
Fall Creek offers a cool way to escape the summer heat, and the nearby Fall Creek National Recreation Trail provides hikers
....more Riverside at Detroit Campground Riverside Campground provides 32 single campsites that can accomodate trailers up to 24 feet in length, 1 double campsite. This campground has both reservable and FCFS campsites. The campground is situated with two main loops. All sites are equipped with picnic tables and fire rings. Water is provided via individual faucet risers located throughout the
....more Sacandaga Campground This location has seven reservable sites and the rest are available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Sites must be reserved online five days before the start of the reservation. Any sites that have not been reserved can be used as first-come, first-serve, but users must be prepared to move sites within the campground if a reservation holder arrives
....more Sand Prairie Campground This 21-site campground is located in a mixed stand of Douglas-fir, Western hemlock, cedar, dogwood and hazelnut. The nearby Middle Fork River provides for scenic views and excellent recreation opportunities.
Hikers, equestrians, and mountain bikers can access the 27-mile Middle Fork Willamette Trail at the south end of the site.
Nestled in a grove
....more Santiam Flats Campground Santiam Flats Campground provides 31 campsites, 26 single and 5 double, that can accommodate trailers up to 30 feet in length. There are both reservable and FCFS campsites. All sites are equipped with picnic tables and fire rings. Water is provided via individual faucet risers located throughout the campground. There are three single-vault toilets located
....more Slide Creek Campground Slide Creek Campground is a unique camping destination just 50 miles from Eugene, Oregon. Located on the east bank of the Cougar Reservoir, it is known for handy access to boating and many water activities.
It is also near Terwilliger Hot Springs, a pristine area with 5 soaking pools fed by the Rider Creek waterfall.Both campground and the day use area
....more Southshore on Detroit Lake Southshore Campground provides 30 campsites, 25 single and 5 double sites, in two main loops. There are both reservable and FCFS campsites. The sites can accommodate trailers up to 30 feet in length.Campsites 4 -11 are walk in, tent only sites. No RV's or trailers allowed for these sites. All sites are equipped with picnic tables and fire rings. The Boat
....more Trout Creek Campground There are 24 sites on a single loop with four RV pull-throughs ranging from 24 to 40 feet. There are both reservable and FCFS campsites. There are two double vault accessible toilets and one accessible single vault toilet. Drinking water is available from one hand pump well.
The Civilian Conservation Corps constructed the campground in the 1930's, which
....more Waldo Lake Shadow Bay Willamette NF Shadow Bay Campground rests on the shores of Waldo Lake in a forest of towering conifers. This large recreation area provides plenty of things to see and do like sailing, canoeing, fishing and swimming.Explore Waldo Lake and surrounding hiking trails for views of the snow-capped North, Middle and South Sisters, three of the seven major peaks in Willamette
....more Whispering Falls Campground Whispering Falls Campground is an excellent outdoor retreat designed for campers more interested in a remote experience. Guests are greeted with grand, mature cedars and Douglas fir trees as they drive into the campground.
Campfires allowed until and unless otherwise posted. Fire bans are common during summer months. Please plan accordingly.
The
....more Yukwah Campground There are 20 campsites, 18 single and 2 double, that accommodate trailers ranging from 18 to 32 feet in length dependent on the site. There are both reservable and FCFS campsites. Sites are spacious and private. There is a small picnic area containing barrier-free tables and fire rings. Four sites contain barrier free tables and fire rings. There are 2
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