Cougar Crossing Campground
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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. Keep reading
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.
The sites · 11
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUGAR CROSSING | 01 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| COUGAR CROSSING | 05 | management | 30 ft | — | |
| COUGAR CROSSING | 08 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| COUGAR CROSSING | 09 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| COUGAR CROSSING | 11 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| COUGAR CROSSING CAMPGROUND | 02 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| COUGAR CROSSING CAMPGROUND | 03 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| COUGAR CROSSING CAMPGROUND | 04 | standard nonelectric | 38 ft | — | |
| COUGAR CROSSING CAMPGROUND | 06 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| COUGAR CROSSING CAMPGROUND | 10 | standard nonelectric | 26 ft | — | |
| COUGAR CROSSING CAMPGROUND | 12 | standard nonelectric | 32 ft | — |
Booking
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
Book on recreation.govWho runs it
Operated by American Land & Leisure, a private concessionaire, under permit from the agency.
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This campground sits in OR-04. This member’s public-lands record →