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Slide Creek Campground
The mixed conifers at 16 site (14 single, 2 multiple) Slide Creek Campground provide a beautiful wooded setting for this unique camping destination along the east bank of the Cougar Reservoir just 50 miles from Eugene, Oregon. Both campground and the day use area guests have access to drinking water, vault toilets, a boat ramp, ample parking and a swimming beach. A separate parking lot is available for boat trailers. The campsites can accommodate tents, trailers or RVs and come equipped with campfire rings and picnic tables.
Enjoy boating and other water activities on the reservoir or a soak in nearby Terwilliger Hot Springs
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Campground is open for 2024 season. |
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| Reservations: | Reserve online at www.recreation.gov or phone 1.877.444.6777. Over half the campsites are available for advance reservation via recreation.gov. The remainder are first come first serve. |
| Area Amenities: | Picnic tables, Toilets, Drinking water |
| Fees: |
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| Open Season: | April - September |
| Usage: | Medium |
| Restrictions: |
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| Closest Towns: | McKenzie Bridge, OR Blue River, OR |
| Water: | Yes |
| Restroom: | Vault toilets |
| Passes: | Interagency Senior and Access Passes (and the Golden Age and Access Passes) may receive a 50% discount on the use fee for individual campsites. This discount does not apply to extra vehicle fee or multiple campsites. |
| Operated By: | American Land & Leisure |
| Information Center: | McKenzie River Ranger District 57600 McKenzie Hwy McKenzie Bridge, OR 97413 541-822-3381 |
General Information
Directions:From Blue River, OR, travel 4 miles east on Highway 126 to Aufderheide Drive (Forest Road 19).
Proceed south on Aufderheide Drive, turning right at the Y and climbing to the top of Cougar Reservoir.
Continue south on Aufderheide Drive for 8 miles to Forest Road 500.
Turn left on Forest Road 500 and continue north for 1.5 miles to Slide Creek Campground and Day Use Area.
General Notes:
- Fire rings, bath house, boat launch, ample parking, swimming pad, 800' walk to drinking water, garbage service
Close to:
- Slide Creek Day Use Area
- Olallie Trail Area
- Terwilliger Hot Springs
- Three Sisters Wilderness
- Cougar Crossing Campground
- Cougar Crossing Day Use Area
- Sunnyside Campground
- Indian Ridge Lookout
- French Pete Campground
- Cougar Recreation Area (area is unavailable)
Read about camping rules, regulations and camping tips on our Camping Rules & Things to Know page.
Activities
Campground Camping
Recreation areas with activity Campground Camping:Tent, auto, trailer sites (maximum trailer length 40 feet)
Open with no service in off season.
| No. of Sites | 16 sites, 8 of which may be reserved online at www.recreation.gov or phone 1.877.444.6777 |
| Reservation Info | Reserve online at www.recreation.gov or phone 1.877.444.6777 |
| No. of Accessible sites | None |
RV Camping
Recreation areas with activity RV Camping:Lake and Pond Fishing
Recreation areas with activity Lake and Pond Fishing:Boating - Motorized
Recreation areas with activity Boating - Motorized:Boating - Non-Motorized
Recreation areas with activity Boating - Non-Motorized:Swimming
Recreation areas with activity Swimming:Waterskiing
Recreation areas with activity Waterskiing:Amenities
| Picnic tables: | |
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| Toilets: | Vault |
| Drinking water: |
Related Information
Highlights
- Download the Pacific Northwest Forest Service Recreation App!
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See accessible adventures at Detroit Lake & the McKenzie River Valley
- Recreation Passes
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