Campsite for booking · Oakridge

Cougar Crossing Campground

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

Overview

Pitches
10
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

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

Cougar Crossing 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. Natural Features

Nestled in among a mix of conifers, the campground rests beside the South Fork of the McKenzie River and the south end of Cougar Reservoir. It is the closest campground to Terwilliger Hot Springs. Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564. Nearby Attractions

The campground and nearby Terwilliger Hot Springs have a colorful history and attract many visitors year round. There is plenty to explore at nearby trails and Three Sisters Wilderness.

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
    Campground · Oakridge, Oregon
    1.9 km from the pick-up area
  2. Cougar dispersed camping
    Campground · Oakridge, Oregon
    2.0 km from the pick-up area
  3. Indian Ridge Lookout
    Campground · Sweet Home, Oregon
    6.5 km from the pick-up area
  4. Campsite near Sweet Home
    Campground · Sweet Home, Oregon
    12 km from the pick-up area
  5. Holiday Farm RV Resort
    Campground · Sweet Home, Oregon
    13 km from the pick-up area

Nearest dump station and water

  1. Minnie Scott Spring
    Water fill station · Sisters, OregonWater
    38 km from the pick-up area
Pick-up10 kmPlot of OpenStreetMap data
Map of 6 places to stay near Cougar Crossing 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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