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
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General Information
April - September
Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
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.
- Camping is restricted to developed campgrounds in the Cougar Recreation Area.
- Camping is not allowed more than 14 days in a 60 day period.
- Check-in time: 2:00 pm or later. Check-out time: 1:00 pm
- Use of chainsaws in the campground is prohibited
- Dogs MUST be on leash at all times within the campground
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $21/night.
Please be prepared to pay with DEBIT or CREDIT card at the Digital Fee Machine located on-site.
*Sites may be reservable and reservation fees apply.*
- Single Campsites - $23 per night
- Multiple Campsites - $46 per night
- Extra Vehicles - $10 per vehicle, per night
- Day Use - $10 per vehicle, per day
Within developed recreation sites, dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet, or otherwise under physical restrictive control. 36 CFR 261.16(j)
Address: 57600 McKenzie Highway McKenzie Bridge, OR 97413
Phone: (541) 822-3381
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: sm.fs.mf@usda.gov
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 44.0758919
Longitude: -122.224654
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.
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.