USDA Forest Service · Oregon
Frissell Crossing Campground
USDA Forest Service · Oregon, United States
- Sites
- 11
- Hookups
- 11 no hookups
- Season
- April 30 to September 6
- Max RV length
- 50 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 2,844 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- NFSR 1900441 · crushed aggregate or gravel · high clearance vehicles
- Lake
- Willamette National Forest
- Nearest town
- McKenzie Bridge
- Address
- 57600 McKenzie Highway, McKenzie Bridge, OR, 97413
- Phone
- 801-226-3564
11 numbered sites are mapped one by one - the site map below shows each with its facts and pictures.
Site map
11 numbered sites are mapped one by one on the imagery, with the operator's own facts and pictures for each site where it publishes them. Tap a site to rate it, keep a note and add your own photos; press and hold the map for a pin of your own. Your ratings, notes, pins and photos are kept with the campground on your Saved list, the same list the camping map and the drive page keep.
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About
Overview
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.
Recreation
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.
Facilities
This developed facility has vault toilets, fire rings, picnic tables, garbage collection, and hand-pumped drinking water.
Natural Features
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.
Nearby Attractions
Hot springs and trailheads with opportunities for hiking and mountain biking are within 10 miles of the campground.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44° | 32° | 16° | 58° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 41° | 31° | 9° | 59° | 10 of 11 |
| March | 47° | 32° | 22° | 70° | 10 of 11 |
| April | 50° | 34° | 20° | 73° | 10 of 11 |
| May | 59° | 43° | 32° | 80° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 70° | 48° | 39° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 80° | 56° | 46° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 82° | 57° | 48° | 102° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 72° | 51° | 42° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 62° | 44° | 35° | 82° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 51° | 37° | 17° | 68° | 5 of 10 |
| December | 42° | 30° | 14° | 61° | 9 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
- Olallie South Trailhead · 0.3 mi as the crow flies
Olallie 23 mi Hike, Frissell Crossing 0.6 mi Hike · Drive there - Roaring Ridge North Trailhead · 1.4 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
- Roaring Ridge South Trailhead · 1.9 mi as the crow flies
Roaring River Ridge 2.7 mi Hike · Drive there - South Fork McKenzie Trailhead · 2.5 mi as the crow flies
Elk Creek 8.9 mi Hike, South Fork 2.1 mi Hike · Drive there - Elk Creek Trailhead · 2.5 mi as the crow flies
Elk Creek 8.9 mi Hike, South Fork 2.1 mi Hike · Drive there
All 410 trails in Willamette National Forest
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
Nearby campgrounds
- Roaring River (Group) · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi · 1 sites
- Box Canyon Guard Station Cabin · USDA Forest Service · 4 mi · 1 sites
- Red Diamond Campground · USDA Forest Service · 5 mi · 1 sites
- Skookum Creek Campground · USDA Forest Service · 7 mi · 4 sites
- Hard Rock Campground · USDA Forest Service · 8 mi · 1 sites
All public campgrounds in Oregon · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-03-01. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.