U.S. Forest Service · South Fork Mckenzie, Oregon Wild And Scenic River Study Area · OR

Frissell Crossing Campground

FRISSELL CROSSING CAMPGROUNDPhoto · U.S. Forest Service
OpenSeason 05-01 – 09-30
ReservableAccess
11Sites
50 ftMax rig

The place

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. Keep reading

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.

The sites · 11

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
FRISSELL CROSSING02standard nonelectric30 ft
FRISSELL CROSSING07standard nonelectric20 ft
FRISSELL CROSSING08standard nonelectric20 ft
FRISSELL CROSSING09standard nonelectric20 ft
FRISSELL CROSSING10standard nonelectric20 ft
FRISSELL CROSSING11standard nonelectric20 ft
FRISSELL CROSSING CAMPGROUND01standard nonelectric40 ft
FRISSELL CROSSING CAMPGROUND03standard nonelectric50 ft
FRISSELL CROSSING CAMPGROUND04standard nonelectric50 ft
FRISSELL CROSSING CAMPGROUND05standard nonelectric50 ft
FRISSELL CROSSING CAMPGROUND06standard nonelectric30 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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