U.S. Forest Service · Willamette National Forest · Mckenzie Bridge, OR

Frissell Crossing Campground

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.

Closed for the seasonPartly reservable11 sites50 ft maxNo hookupsPets okFires ok

Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.

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Photos via Recreation.gov
3fires
active
Junction Rx (prescribed burn) · 30 mi away
2 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Standard, no hookups11
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served. For the first-come sites, arrive early on a weekday and take what is open. The booking page shows which of the reservable sites are open. The first-come playbook

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 50 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

11 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadeWaterfrontPeople / vehiclesFiresRating
02Back-in30Partial8 / –Yes
07Back-in20Partial8 / –Yes
08Back-in20Partial8 / –Yes
09Back-in20Partial8 / –Yes
10Back-in20Partial
11Back-in20Partial
01Back-in40GravelPartialRiverfront8 / 1YesPrime
03Pull-through50GravelPartialRiverfront8 / 1YesPrime
04Pull-through50GravelPartialRiverfront8 / 1YesPrime
05Pull-through50GravelPartialRiverfront12 / 2YesPrime

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length50 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

This developed facility has vault toilets, fire rings, picnic tables, garbage collection, and hand-pumped drinking water.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusClosed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date.
SeasonMay to September
ForestWillamette National Forest
BookingReserve online at www.recreation.gov or phone 1.877.444.6777. Over half the campsites are available for advance reservation via recreation.gov.
FeesSingle Campsites - $19 per night. Multiple Campsites - $38 per night. Extra Vehicles - $10 per vehicle, per night. Day Use - $10 per vehicle, per day
RulesCamping is restricted to developed campgrounds. Camping 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 prohibited. Dogs MUST be on leash at all times within the campground

Willamette National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Frissell Crossing Campground40°50°60°70°80°January: 13.01 inches of precipitationFebruary: 7.49 inches of precipitationMarch: 9.78 inches of precipitationApril: 8.24 inches of precipitationMay: 4.33 inches of precipitationJune: 2.70 inches of precipitationJuly: 0.73 inches of precipitationAugust: 0.59 inches of precipitationSeptember: 1.87 inches of precipitationOctober: 5.83 inches of precipitationNovember: 10.97 inches of precipitationDecember: 12.11 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 43.9°F averageFebruary: 46.3°F averageMarch: 49.4°F averageApril: 54.1°F averageMay: 62.1°F averageJune: 66.9°F averageJuly: 73.8°F averageAugust: 73.4°F averageSeptember: 68.0°F averageOctober: 58.1°F averageNovember: 48.6°F averageDecember: 43.3°F average0 in5 in10 in15 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Cougar Dam, 14 miles from the campground at 1,260 feet, station USC00351914 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 78 inches a year.

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.

Nearest townMckenzie Bridge, Oregon
Coordinates43.9617° N, 122.0792° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Junction Rx

    30 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Camas Ts Rx

    34 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Rx Cold Springs

    46 mi from the campground · 158 acres

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearMountain Supply ↗38.3 mi
RV sales & serviceBig Country RV ↗40.2 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

Explore

Worth a stop

Hot springs and trailheads with opportunities for hiking and mountain biking are within 10 miles of the campground.

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.3 mi
    Frissell Crossing
    0.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.3 mi
    Olallie ↗
    22.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.6 mi
    South Fork
    2.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1.4 mi
    Roaring River Ridge
    3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1.9 mi
    Rebel Creek ↗
    9.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 2 mi
    Wildcat ↗
    5.7 mi trail · hiking, horse

Trailheads within three miles

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Three Sisters Wilderness, which overlaps Willamette National Forest.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

Natural features

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.

Recreation

Opportunities abound in this beautiful forest setting for hiking, biking, fishing, swimming and nature viewing. The Three Sisters Wilderness Area, Box Canyon Trail, Mink Lake Basin Trail, Box Canyon Horse Camp, Terwilliger Hot Springs, and Cougar Lake Reservoir are of the many assets to this area.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Frissell Crossing Campground?

For some sites. Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Frissell Crossing Campground?

Single Campsites - $19 per night. Multiple Campsites - $38 per night. Extra Vehicles - $10 per vehicle, per night.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Frissell Crossing Campground?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Frissell Crossing Campground open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season May to September.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Frissell Crossing Campground have?

11 sites, including 11 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Frissell Crossing Campground?

The longest site here provides 50 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are pets allowed at Frissell Crossing Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Frissell Crossing Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Frissell Crossing Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 3 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. Camping is restricted to developed campgrounds.

Source: Fire nearby

What is there to do at Frissell Crossing Campground?

Opportunities abound in this beautiful forest setting for hiking, biking, fishing, swimming and nature viewing. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Frissell Crossing Campground?

Mckenzie Bridge, Oregon. Hot springs and trailheads with opportunities for hiking and mountain biking are within 10 miles of the campground.

Source: Getting there

What if Frissell Crossing Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Roaring River (Group) (0.8 mi), Box Canyon Horse Camp (3.9 mi, first-come), and Red Diamond Campground (5.4 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby