Frissell Crossing Campground
Willamette National Forest — lakeside
Location: McKenzie Bridge, OR, OR
Price: From $18 per night
Price range: $18–$36 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (36 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.This developed facility has vault toilets, fire rings, picnic tables, garbage collection, and hand-pumped drinking water.Located on the Willamette National Forest, Frissell Crossing campground resides at 2,600 feet in elevation with creek access. Dou
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water
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Beautiful and quiet campground on the South Fork of the McKenzie River, originally built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1934, with excellent hiking, biking, fishing, and nature viewing opportunities in a forest setting near the Three Sisters Wilderness Area.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Columbian Black-tailed Deer, Townsend's Chipmunk, Northwestern Garter Snake, Common Garter Snake, Red-tailed Hawk, Fox Sparrow
Insider tips for Frissell Crossing Campground: Book early—this is a federal campground with only 11 sites and high demand Creek access is limited to one side of the campground; verify site location if water access is important Bring your own toilet paper and check water availability upon arrival based on recent camper reports
Skip Frissell Crossing Campground if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available, only suitable for self-contained RVs. You're visiting outside May-October—seasonal operations only. Mosquitoes bother you—multiple reviews mention mosquito presence.
Best time to visit Frissell Crossing Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Roaring River (Group) (MCKENZIE BRIDGE, OR), Box Canyon Guard Station Cabin (MCKENZIE BRIDGE, OR), Red Diamond Campground (Coburg, OR), Skookum Creek Campground (Oakridge, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Frissell Crossing Campground
Cell signal at Frissell Crossing Campground (McKenzie Bridge, OR): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.This developed facility has vault toilets, fire rings, picnic tables, garbage collection, and hand-pumped drinking water.Located on the Willamette National Forest, Frissell Crossing campground resides at 2,600 feet in elevation with creek access. Douglas fir, rhododendrons, and vine maple surround this serene retreat.Hot springs and trailheads with opportunities for hiking and mountain biking are within 10 miles of the campground.Opportunities abound in this beautiful forest setting for hiking, biking, fishing, swimming and nature viewing.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 11 sites and high demand
Creek access is limited to one side of the campground; verify site location if water access is important
Bring your own toilet paper and check water availability upon arrival based on recent camper reports
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
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Getting there →
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.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Willamette National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Willamette National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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