Established Camping
Frissell Crossing Campground
Frissell Crossing Campground is located in the Willamette National Forest, featuring forested terrain with nearby rivers. The area experiences temperature highs around 80°F in summer and lows near 30°F in winter. Visitors can explore the McKenzie River Trail and Terwilliger Hot Springs, both accessible within a short distance.
Description
Overview
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.
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.
Facilities
This developed facility has vault toilets, fire rings, picnic tables, garbage collection, and hand-pumped drinking water.
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.
Nearby Attractions
Hot springs and trailheads with opportunities for hiking and mountain biking are within 10 miles of the campground.
Location
Frissell Crossing Campground is located in Oregon
Directions
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.
Address
57600 McKenzie Highway
Mckenzie bridge, OR 97413
Coordinates
43.9616667 N
122.0791667 W
Detours Nearby
Kiahanie Campground
28 min away
Irish & Taylor Lakes
3 hrs away
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Contact
General Info
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