Frissell Crossing Campground
Open for the 2026 season. Operating season runs May through September. Over half the sites are reservable through Recreation.gov; the remainder are first-come, first-served.
Alcohol Prohibitions
This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.
Aquatic Invasive Species
This Order prohibits 1) possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic invasive animal species AND 2) prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic or riparian invasive plant species - on National Forest System lands in the Pacific Northwest Region as specified in the Order.
Restrictions on Use of Forage and Mulch Products
This Order prohibits unloading, storing, or using any straw, hay, grain, seed, or other forage or mulch products that are not state-certified weed free on the National Forest System lands, roads or trails in any Closure Area as specific in the Order. Some examples of these include hay bales, hay…
About
Frissell Crossing Campground offers a peaceful retreat on the South Fork of the McKenzie River in Oregon's Willamette National Forest. Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1934, this historic 12-site campground sits at 2,600 feet elevation, tucked away from the main road. The sites are spread around an open meadow surrounded by Douglas fir, rhododendrons, and vine maple. The campground provides vault toilets, hand-pumped drinking water, fire rings, picnic tables, and trash collection. Over half the sites can be reserved in advance through Recreation.gov, with the remainder available first-come, first-served. Check-in is at 2:00 p.m. and check-out is 1:00 p.m., with a maximum 14-day stay within any 60-day period. Recreation opportunities abound in this area. The Three Sisters Wilderness, Box Canyon Trail, Mink Lake Basin Trail, and Terwilliger Hot Springs are all nearby. Cougar Reservoir offers additional water recreation, and the South Fork McKenzie River provides fishing and swimming access directly from camp.
Directions
From Blue River, OR, travel 4 miles east on Highway 126 to Aufderheide Drive (Forest Service Road 19). Turn right on Aufderheide Drive and continue south about 3/4 mile. Veer right at the Y and continue 20 miles to Frissell Crossing Campground.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $18 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 50ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 50ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Help.Willamette.McKenzieRiver@AmericanLL.com | |
| Phone | +1 (541) 822-3381 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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