Slide Creek Campground

Area Status: Closed

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:	Closed for 2024 season. Opening again in summer of 2025.
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:	Single Campsites - $21 per night Multiple Campsites - $40 per night Extra Vehicles - $9 per vehicle, per night Day Use - $9 per vehicle, per day
Open Season:	April - September
Usage:	Medium
Restrictions:	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
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:

Campground Map

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.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

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