Cougar Crossing Campground
McKenzie River, Oregon · 1,706 ft · In Willamette National Forest
Photos: Matthew Trump
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At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 1,706 ft (520 m)1,706 ft520 m
Amenities
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About
Located on the confluence of the South Fork of the McKenzie River and the south end of Cougar Reservoir, Cougar Crossing is open year round and 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. It is the closest campground to Terwilliger Hot Springs.
From Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · Edit
Cell service
Report signalFCC map: no coverage reported
- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Cougar Crossing Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny, 4% chance of rain67°50°
- ThuSunny76°54°
- FriSunny78°47°
- SatMostly Sunny, 4% chance of rain61°40°
- SunMostly Sunny, 2% chance of rain61°39°
Nearby camping
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Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 17 mi
Camp site
McKenzie River, OR · On U.S. Forest Service land · Willamette National Forest
- 17 mi
Camp site
McKenzie River, OR · On U.S. Forest Service land · Willamette National Forest
- 17 mi
Camp site
McKenzie River, OR · On U.S. Forest Service land · Willamette National Forest
- 17 mi
Camp site
McKenzie River, OR · On U.S. Forest Service land · Willamette National Forest
- 17 mi
Camp site
McKenzie River, OR · On U.S. Forest Service land · Willamette National Forest
- 17 mi
Camp site
McKenzie River, OR · On U.S. Forest Service land · Willamette National Forest
Location and contact
Data from Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites
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