U.S. Forest Service · Willamette National Forest · OREGON

Cougar Crossing Campground

Cougar CrossingPhoto · AL&L
Not publishedStatus
ReservableAccess
11Sites
40 ftMax rig

The place

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

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
COUGAR CROSSING01standard nonelectric30 ft
COUGAR CROSSING05management30 ft
COUGAR CROSSING08standard nonelectric30 ft
COUGAR CROSSING09standard nonelectric30 ft
COUGAR CROSSING11standard nonelectric30 ft
COUGAR CROSSING CAMPGROUND02standard nonelectric40 ft
COUGAR CROSSING CAMPGROUND03standard nonelectric40 ft
COUGAR CROSSING CAMPGROUND04standard nonelectric38 ft
COUGAR CROSSING CAMPGROUND06standard nonelectric40 ft
COUGAR CROSSING CAMPGROUND10standard nonelectric26 ft
COUGAR CROSSING CAMPGROUND12standard nonelectric32 ft

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

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.

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Who runs it

Operated by American Land & Leisure, a private concessionaire, under permit from the agency.

SRC · Operator link · 2026-08-24

Your representative

This campground sits in OR-04. This member’s public-lands record →

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