FRENCH PETE CAMPGROUND

About

French Pete Campground sits at an elevation of 1,800 feet in the Willamette National Forest. This popular escape from summer heat is heavily shaded by a thick canopy of conifers. There are numerous opportunities for hiking and fishing in the area.Campsites are nicely shaded with access to both French Pete Creek and the South Fork of the McKenzie River. This 16-unit campground has toilets, water from a hand pump, fire rings, and garbage service.French Pete Campground sits at the confluence of the South Fork of the McKenzie River and French Pete Creek. The area is heavily wooded with Douglas fir trees and vine maple.Mountain bike trails, hot springs, a boat ramp and lake accesss are within 10 miles of the campground.The area offers excellent opportunities for fishing, hiking, boating, swimming, camping, picnicking, and scenic drives. Fishing in the McKenzie River is catch and release only for trout. The Three Sisters Wilderness Area as well as French Pete Creek and Box Canyon Trail Areas offer several miles of hiking. Additional hiking trailheads are a short drive away. Terwilliger (Cougar) Hot Springs are nearby for a nice soak. Cougar Reservoir and Hidden Lake are also in the vicinity, offering additional recreation options.

Directions

From Blue River, Oregon, travel four miles east on Highway 126 to Aufderheide Drive (Forest Service Road 19). Continue on Aufderheide Drive for 11 miles to French Pete Campground.

Details

State

Oregon

City / area

Blue River

Agency

USDA Forest Service

Parent area

Willamette National Forest

Campsites

16

Reservable

Yes

Typical price

$23–$46 / night

Rating

4.79 / 5 (28 reviews on Recreation.gov)

Equipment

Tent, RV, Trailer

Reserve on Recreation.gov

Nearby campgrounds

• HARD ROCK CAMPGROUND 0.6 km away
• COUGAR CROSSING CAMPGROUND 2.0 km away
• Cougar Crossing Campground 2.0 km away
• SUNNYSIDE CAMPGROUND 2.1 km away
• SLIDE CREEK 3.8 km away
• RED DIAMOND CAMPGROUND 5.3 km away