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Frissell Crossing Campground
Relax after a full day of hiking or biking to the sound of the river at this beautiful and quiet 12 site campground on the South Fork of the McKenzie River. Douglas fir, rhododendron, and vine maple surround this serene retreat. The facility has vaulted toilets, fire rings, picnic tables, garbage collection, and hand-pumped drinking water.
Opportunities abound in this beautiful forest setting for hiking, biking, fishing, swimming and nature viewing. The Three Sisters Wilderness, Box Canyon Trail, Mink Lake Basin Trail, Box Canyon Horse Camp, Terwilliger Hot Springs, and Cougar Reservoir are of the many assets to this area.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Opening in spring 2024. |
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| Reservations: | Reserve online at www.recreation.gov or phone 1.877.444.6777. Over half the campsites are available for advance reservation via recreation.gov. The remainder are first come first serve. |
| Fees: |
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| Open Season: | May - September |
| Usage: | Medium |
| Restrictions: |
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| Closest Towns: | Blue River, OR |
| Water: | Yes, hand pumps |
| Restroom: | Vault toilet |
| Passes: | Interagency Senior and Access Passes (and the Golden Age and Access Passes) may receive a 50% discount on the use fee for individual campsites. This discount does not apply to extra vehicle fee or multiple campsites. |
| Operated By: | American Land & Leisure |
| Information Center: | McKenzie River Ranger District 57600 McKenzie Hwy McKenzie Bridge, OR 97413 541-822-3381 |
General Information
Directions:From Blue River, OR, travel 4 miles east on Highway 126 to Aufderheide Drive (Forest Service Road 19).
Continue on south on Aufderheide Drive, turning right atthe Y and climbing to the top of Cougar Reservoir.
Continue south on Aufderheide Drive 20 miles to Frissell Crossing Campground.
General Notes:
- Fire rings, refuse receptacles
Close to:
- Three Sisters Wilderness
- Box Canyon Trail Area
- Mink Lake Basin Trail Area (area is unavailable)
- Box Canyon Horse Camp
- Hard Rock Group Campground
- Roaring River Campground
Read about camping rules, regulations and camping tips on our Camping Rules & Things to Know page.
Parking:
- Limited parking
Activities
Campground Camping
- Tent, auto, trailer sites (maximum trailer lenght 36 feet)
| No. of Sites | 12 sites, 5 of which may be reserved online at www.recreation.gov or phone 1.877.444.6777 |
| Reservation Info | Reserve online at www.recreation.gov or phone 1.877.444.6777 |
| No. of Accessible sites | None |
RV Camping
River and Stream Fishing
Day Hiking
Viewing Scenery
Picnicking
Related Information
Highlights
- Download the Pacific Northwest Forest Service Recreation App!
Planning your next national forest adventure? There's an app for that! The Pacific Northwest Forest Service Recreation App Now Available on Android and iOS Devices - Accessible Adventures Videos
See accessible adventures at Detroit Lake & the McKenzie River Valley
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