Campsite for booking · Oakridge

French Pete Campground

via Recreation.gov Blue River, OR, Oakridge, Oregon, United States

Overview

Pitches
16
Pitch types
caravan, motorhome, tent
Season
Not stated: check on Recreation.gov
Check-in / out
14:00 / 11:00

Facilities

  • Dogs allowedListed by Recreation.gov
  • Hardstanding pitchesListed by Recreation.gov

Policies

PetsYes
SmokingNot stated: check on Recreation.gov
Instant bookingNot stated: check on Recreation.gov
CancellationNot stated: check on Recreation.gov

About this campsite

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.

Managed by a US federal agency. Data source: ridb.recreation.gov.

Description supplied by Recreation.gov.

Where you can stay nearby

Campsites, aires and parking within 30 km, from OpenStreetMap.

  1. French Pete Campground
    Campsite · Oakridge, Oregon
    90 m from the pick-up area
  2. Cougar dispersed camping
    Campsite · Oakridge, Oregon
    3.7 km from the pick-up area
  3. Indian Ridge Lookout
    Campsite · Sweet Home, Oregon
    5.5 km from the pick-up area
  4. Frissell Crossing Campground
    Campsite · Oakridge, Oregon
    14 km from the pick-up area
  5. Campsite near Sweet Home
    Campsite · Sweet Home, Oregon
    14 km from the pick-up area
  6. Holiday Farm RV Resort
    Campsite · Sweet Home, Oregon
    14 km from the pick-up area

Nearest dump station and water

  1. Sweet Home RV Dump
    Service point · Sweet Home, Oregon · PaidWaterWaste
    57 km from the pick-up area
  2. Minnie Scott Spring
    Water point · Sisters, OregonWater
    37 km from the pick-up area
Pick-up10 kmPlot of OpenStreetMap data
Map of 6 places to stay near French Pete Campground. CampsiteFull map

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Data: Recreation.gov (RIDB), from ridb.recreation.gov, last updated 13 October 2026. Federal agencies provide this data and are responsible for it; it may be incomplete. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or the U.S. Government. About this data. Places data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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