Make the McKenzie Connection!
Make the McKenzie Connection!
McKenzie River Area Camping
Group Camping
Family gatherings or other group events of up to 100 people can be accommodated by US Forest Service group areas. Most provide just the basic amenities of restrooms, picnic tables and fire grates. Some group areas are located within a larger campground setting and others areas include the entire campground. Most are available for reservation, visit http://www.recreation.gov or call 1-877-444-6777.
Recommended For RV Camping
Many US Forest Service campgrounds provide sites for trailers or RVs, however hookups are not provided. Some campgrounds only provide tent sites and may be difficult to enter or exit with an RV or trailer. Check with the McKenzie River Ranger District Ranger Station before your trip. Also check nearby communities for RV dump stations and other related services.
Cabin Rentals
Cabin rentals are usually either an old guard station or a lookout that were built in the heart of the Forest to enable fire-fighting and other personnel quick access to areas in the early 1900’s. The buildings are sometimes offered for rent (usually after a restoration effort that retains their historic integrity) as a way to keep them in good condition.
Campground Camping
Campsites generally include a table, a fire grate, and a tent or trailer space. RV hookups are not available, although most campgrounds have water and a vault or flush toilets.
Most overnight sites require a user fee. While the Forest Service administers all campground facilities, private businesses provide daily maintenance on most sites.
Most campgrounds are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Some of the popular sites and group areas are on a nation-wide campground reservation system.
For reservations, visit http://www.recreation.gov or call 1-877-444-6777.
Alder Springs Location: On Highway 242, 12 miles east of McKenzie Bridge. Tent Sites: 6. Trailer Sites: No. Fees: No. Water: No. Handicapped Access: No.
| Big Lake Location: 4 miles south of Santiam Pass (Hwy. 20) on Big Lake Rd. #2690, north shore of the lake. Picnic Sites: 5. Tent Sites: Combined use. Tent/Trailer Sites: 49. Fees: Yes. Water: Yes. Handicapped Access: Yes.
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Coldwater Cove Location: Off Hwy. 126, 18 miles northeast of McKenzie Bridge. Picnic Sites: Combined Use. Tent Sites: Combined use. Tent/Trailer Sites: 35. Fees: Yes. Water: Yes. Handicapped Access: Yes. | Cougar Crossing Location: Approximately 14 miles southeast of Blue River. From Blue River, travel east 4 miles on Hwy 126 to Aufderheide Drive (FS road 19) then 9.5 miles. Fees (per site per night): Yes, May have reduced service and lower rates in off months. # OF SITES: 12 tent, auto, trailer sites. Facilities NO water, fire rings, portable toilets during summer months, garbage service, tables.
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Delta Access: From Blue River, travel east 4 miles on Hwy 126 to Aufderheide Drive (FS road 19). Proceed on Aufderheide Drive for 0.1 miles to FS road 400. Continue on FS road 400 to Delta Campground for 0.8 miles. Fees (per site per night): Yes . # of sites: 38 tent, auto, trailer sites. Facilities: fire rings, hand pumps, vault toilets, garbage service, amphitheater, wastewater disposal sites, interpretive nature trail, tables. | French Pete Location: 15 miles southeast of Blue River. Access: From Blue River, travel 4 miles east on Hwy 126 to Aufderheide Drive (FS road 19). Continue on Aufderheide Drive to French Pete Campground fro approximately 11 miles. Fees: (per site per night): Yes. # of sites: 17 tent, auto, trailer sites. Facilities: tables, fire rings, vault toilets, hand pumps, garbage service, wastewater disposal sites. |
Frissell Crossing Location: On Aufderheide Drive, 27 miles southeast of Blue River. Picnic Sites: Combined Use. Tent Sites: Combined use. Tent/Trailer Sites: 12. Fees: Yes. Water: Yes. Handicapped Access: No. | Ice Cap Location: Off Hwy. 126 on USFS Rd. #655 via Rd. #2672, 17 miles northeast of McKenzie Bridge. Picnic Sites: 2. Tent Sites: 8. Tent/Trailer Sites: 14. Fees: Yes. Water: Yes. Handicapped Access: No. |
Lake’s End Location: Boat only access on Smith Reservoir, 13 miles northeast of McKenzie Bridge. Picnic Sites: Combined Use. Tent Sites: 17. Tent/Trailer Sites: No. Fees: No. Water: No. Handicapped Access: No.
| Limberlost Location: On Hwy. 242, 5 miles east of McKenzie Bridge. Picnic Sites: Combined Use. Tent Sites: 4. Tent/Trailer Sites: 10. Fees: Yes. Water: No. Handicapped Access: No. |
Lookout Location: 6 miles northeast of Blue River. Access: From Blue River, travel 3 miles east on Hwy 126 to Road 15. Proceed 3 miles on Road 15 to Lookout Campground. Fees: (per site per night): Yes. # Of Sites: 20 tent, auto, trailer sites. Facilities: water, wastewater disposal, vault toilets, boat ramp. Accessible Facilities: Yes. Maximum Trailer Length: 40 feet.
| McKenzie Bridge Location: On Hwy. 126, 1 mile west of McKenzie Bridge. Picnic Sites: 5. Tent Sites: Combined Use. Tent/Trailer Sites: 20. Fees: Yes. Water: Yes. Handicapped Access: No.
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Mona Location: Off Hwy. 126, on USFS Rd. #15, 7 miles northeast of Blue River. Picnic Sites: Combined Use. Tent Sites: Combined Use. Tent/Trailer Sites: 23. Fees: Yes. Water: Yes. Handicapped Access: No. | Olallie Location: On Hwy. 126, 11 miles northeast of McKenzie Bridge. Picnic Sites: Combined Use . Tent Sites: Combined Use. Tent/Trailer Sites: 17. Fees: Yes. Water: Yes. Handicapped Access: No. |
Paradise Location: On Hwy. 126, 4 miles east of McKenzie Bridge. Picnic Sites: 4. Tent Sites: Combined Use. Tent/Trailer Sites: 58. Fees: Yes. Water: Yes. Handicapped Access: No. | Scott Lake Location: From McKenzie Bridge travel 3 miles east on Hwy. 126 to Hwy. 242. Follow Hwy. 242 14 miles to Scott Lake. Fees: No. Tent Sites: 20. Water: No. Handicapped Access: 2 toilets. |
Slide Creek Location: On Cougar Reservoir, 17 miles southeast of Blue River on USFS Rd. #19 to eastside Rd. #500. Picnic Sites: 2. Tent Sites: Combined Use. Tent/Trailer Sites: 16. Fees: Yes. Water: Yes. Handicapped Access: No. | Sunnyside Location: Approximately 14 miles southeast of Blue River. Access: From Blue River, travel east 4 miles on Hwy 126 to Aufderheide Drive (FS road 19). Continue on Aufderheide Drive for 9.5 miles, turn left on Forest Service Road 1900-500 for 0.25 miles. Fees (per site per night): Yes. # Of Sites: 13 tent, auto, trailer sites. Facilities: NO water, vault toilet, fire rings, tables. |
Trail Bridge Location: 13 miles northeast of McKenzie Bridge, off Hwy. 126 at Trail Bridge Reservoir. Picnic Sites: Combined Use. Tent Sites: Combined Use. Tent/Trailer Sites: 26. Fees: Yes. Water: Yes. Handicapped Access: No. |
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