Established Camping
French Pete Campground
About
National Forest
Willamette National Forest
Overview
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.
Recreation
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.
Facilities
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.
Natural Features
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.
Nearby Attractions
Mountain bike trails, hot springs, a boat ramp and lake accesss are within 10 miles of the campground.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
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- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
ScoutGreat family friendly campground
Nice quiet campground where the sites were mostly spaced out. The ones along the river are especially nice (although some sites do share their river access) we had tons of fun exploring up and down the river during our stay. Traveled with myself, 1 dog and my 6 year old son.
TravelerBeautiful and moderately spaced campground
Our trip there a few weeks ago was fantastic! We got a great spot next to the river, and got to explore a bit of the large reservoir. Campgrounds were moderately busy, we could hear and see our camp neighbors but everyone was respectful and quiet
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RangerOne of my favorites! *cougar warning*
Tucked back in the deep forest lays old french pete, everything’s covered in moss and old growth, the camp host was so sweet and was willing to help with anything. The bathrooms were cleaned nightly! The river running behind the campground is beautiful and swimmable.
One night there were 4 of us and one time we woke up to hearing a cougar screaming, it was definitely close by, under 400ft. We managed to go to bed and woke up around 4am by a huge cat running past our heads in the tent. This was approximately June 2021. There are a lot of cougars so beware it traveling with dogs or any animal, keep them inside with you. Definitely a gem.
Location
French Pete Campground is located in Oregon
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.
Address
French Pete Campground
Blue river, OR 97413
Coordinates
44.04225 N
122.2083889 W