Cougar Crossing Campground
McKenzie River, Oregon · 1,699 ft · In Willamette National Forest
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At a glance
5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 1,699 ft (518 m)1,699 ft518 m
Loops2
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 1 staff entry left out. Loop names are trimmed and merged.
Amenities
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- Campfires allowed
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About
Overview
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.Facilities
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Cell service
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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
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