Weekend availability at Cougar Crossing Campground
Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 18, 5:54 AM PTSold out 1 of the next 6 weekends — exactly when cancellation alerts earn their keep.
- Fri, Sep 18Sold out
- Fri, Sep 25Limited2/6 sites
- Fri, Oct 2Open4/6 sites
- Fri, Oct 9Open4/6 sites
- Fri, Oct 16Open4/6 sites
- Fri, Oct 23Open5/6 sites
Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.
About this campground
Overview Cougar Crossing Campground is located on Forest Road 19 about 10 miles south of the Hwy 126 junction.Recreation Hiking is popular as the Three Sisters Wilderness, French Pete Trail, Box Canyon Trail, Indian Ridge Lookout, and Cougar Recreation Area are nearby. Many folks also come to the area to bathe at Terwilliger Hot Springs (clothing optional). There is creek and river access, and opportunities for lake recreation. When the reservoir lake level is high, there is a primitive boat launch across from the campground available for use.Facilities Cougar Crossing offers 11 sites that can accommodate either RV or tent camping. Vault toilets are provided. There is firewood for sale. The interior roads and spurs are gravel. There is no drinking water.Natural Features Nestled in among a mix of conifers, the campground rests beside the South Fork of the McKenzie River and the south end of Cougar Reservoir. It is the closest campground to Terwilliger Hot Springs. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564. Nearby Attractions The campground and nearby Terwilliger Hot Springs have a colorful history and attract many visitors year round. There is plenty to explore at nearby trails and Three Sisters Wilderness.
Getting there
From Blue River, OR, travel 4 miles east on Highway 126 to Aufderheide Drive (Forest Road 19)*. Proceed south on Aufderheide Drive, taking a right at the Y and climbing to the top of Cougar Reservoir (approximately 4.5 miles). Continue on Aufderheide Drive south 5 miles to find Cougar Crossing Campground where the South Fork of the McKenzie River pours into Cougar Reservoir. *Forest Service Rd 19 is not maintained for snow and ice in the winter
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Cougar Crossing CampgroundWillamette National Forest0 mi
- Sunnyside CampgroundWillamette National Forest0 mi
- French Pete CampgroundWillamette National Forest1 mi
- Slide CreekWillamette National Forest1 mi
- Hard Rock CampgroundWillamette National Forest2 mi
- Terwilliger (Cougar) Hot SpringsWillamette National Forest2 mi
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