Frissell Crossing Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 43.9575, -122.0859
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
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.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Frissell Crossing Campground free?
No. Frissell Crossing Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Frissell Crossing Campground?
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 at the Y and climbing to the top of Cougar Reservoir. Continue south on Aufderheide Drive 20 miles to Frissell Crossing Campground.
What are the rules at Frissell Crossing Campground?
Camping is restricted to developed campgroundsCamping is not allowed more than 14 days in a 60 day period.Check-in time: 2:00 pm or later. Check-out time: 1:00 pm; Use of chainsaws in the campground is prohibitedDogs MUST be on leash at all times within t
Nearby
- FRISSELL CROSSING CAMPGROUND0.4 mi
- Roaring River Campground0.5 mi
- ROARING RIVER (GROUP)0.5 mi
- BOX CANYON GUARD STATION CABIN3.6 mi
- Box Canyon Horse Camp3.7 mi
- Red Diamond Group Campground5.3 mi
- RED DIAMOND CAMPGROUND5.3 mi
- Skookum Creek Campground6.9 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
