Frissell Crossing Campground

Blue River, OR

4.7(15 reviews)

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About this campground

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. This developed facility has vault toilets, fire rings, picnic tables, garbage collection, and hand-pumped drinking water.

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.

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.

What campers say

A small, secluded campground along the upper South Fork of the McKenzie River, prized for its scenic, peaceful setting and opportunities for stargazing and nearby hiking into the Three Sisters Wilderness. Sites are generally quiet and reasonably sized; some have creek access but not all. Amenities are minimal: pit toilets, no electricity, and a hand-pump well—bring or filter drinking water (some visitors report off-tasting water). Expect limited to no cell service and potential mosquitoes and wildlife (deer and occasional bears). Best for campers seeking a rustic, low-impact river retreat rather than full hookups.

Our summary of 15 traveler reviews.