Slide Creek
Photo · U.S. Forest ServiceThe place
Slide Creek Campground is a unique camping destination just 50 miles from Eugene, Oregon. Located on the east bank of the Cougar Reservoir, it is known for handy access to boating and many water activities. It is also near Terwilliger Hot Springs, a pristine area with 5 soaking pools fed by the Rider Creek waterfall. Recreation Activities on the reservoir include water skiing, swimming, fishing and canoeing. Anglers might catch some quality rainbow trout. The campground is close to a large network of hiking trails in the Olallie Trail Area. Half of the trails are open to biking as well. Keep reading
Facilities Both campground and the day use area guests have access to drinking water, vault toilets, a boat ramp, ample parking and a swimming beach. A separate parking lot is available for boat trailers. The facility has 15 campsites that can accommodate tents, trailers or RVs and come equipped with campfire rings and picnic tables. Natural Features The Willamette National Forest stretches for 110 miles with varied landscapes of high mountains, narrow canyons, cascading streams, and wooded slopes. Native wildlife includes Roosevelt elk, black bear, bald eagles, black tail deer and bobcats. Cougar Reservoir sits at 1,700 feet in elevation and is an estimated 1,280 acres. Some campsites have views of Cougar Reservoir and all sites are an easy walk to the swimming area.
The sites · 15
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLIDE CREEK | 001 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| SLIDE CREEK | 002 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| SLIDE CREEK | 003 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| SLIDE CREEK | 004 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| SLIDE CREEK | 005 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| SLIDE CREEK | 006 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| SLIDE CREEK | 007 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| SLIDE CREEK | 008 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| SLIDE CREEK | 009 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| SLIDE CREEK | 010 | standard nonelectric | 15 ft | — | |
| SLIDE CREEK | 011 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| SLIDE CREEK | 012 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| SLIDE CREEK | 014 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| SLIDE CREEK | 015 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| SLIDE CREEK | 016 | standard nonelectric | 90 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.
Your representative
This campground sits in OR-04. This member’s public-lands record →