French Pete Campground

Willamette National Forest

French Pete Campground sits at an elevation of 1,800 feet in the Willamette National Forest. This popular escape from summer heat is heavily shaded by a thick canopy of conifers. There are numerous opportunities for hiking and fishing in the area.

Campsites are nicely shaded with access to both French Pete Creek and the South Fork of the McKenzie River. This 16-unit campground has toilets, water from a hand pump, fire rings, and garbage service.

Notifications and Alerts

• The McKenzie River Ranger District has asked us to inform you of some road work taking place on Aufderheide road (NF road 1900) during the months of April – June. This work will create a full closure of the road where access in either direction will not be possible. We’re advising guests to an alternate route to their destination, the easiest being from the south on road 19 out of Westfir. That said, we’re also asking guests to consider what this closure might mean for safety. With the shortest access route closed during the specified months, that means a drastically increased response time by emergency personnel should an accident occur. If an increased travel time to your destination and increased risk to safety are concerns, we’ll honor a full refund of your reservation up until 7 days before your reservation date. Last minute cancellations within 7 days of the reservation date will be treated normally. 

  Affected Campgrounds and Hotsprings

  Cougar Crossing CG

  Slide Creek

  Sunnyside CG

  French Pete CG

  Red Canyon

  Hard Rock CG

  Frissell Crossing CG

  Twilliger Hot Springs

  If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch britney@americanll.com.

Need to Know

• No electric hookups at this facility
• This facility has first-come, first-served sites
• Limit one vehicle per campsite; a fee of $8 per vehicle per night will be charged for additional vehicles
• Click here for more information on Willamette National Forest

• Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
• No discharging firearms, possession of fireworks or use of chainsaws allowed
• Be bear aware; keep all food out of sight in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from the area after eating

• Be sure to reserve a site that will accommodate your equipment. The site you reserve is your site. You man not move to another site.

Natural Features

French Pete Campground sits at the confluence of the South Fork of the McKenzie River and French Pete Creek. The area is heavily wooded with Douglas fir trees and vine maple.

Nearby Attractions

Mountain bike trails, hot springs, a boat ramp and lake accesss are within 10 miles of the campground.

Recreation

The area offers excellent opportunities for fishing, hiking, boating, swimming, camping, picnicking, and scenic drives. Fishing in the McKenzie River is catch and release only for trout. The Three Sisters Wilderness Area as well as French Pete Creek and Box Canyon Trail Areas offer several miles of hiking. Additional hiking trailheads are a short drive away. Terwilliger (Cougar) Hot Springs are nearby for a nice soak. Cougar Reservoir and Hidden Lake are also in the vicinity, offering additional recreation options.

Contact Information

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French Pete Campground Blue River OR 97413

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 801-226-3564

Rental Options

Learn more about gear rental options for your trip

Driving Directions

From Blue River, Oregon, travel four miles east on Highway 126 to Aufderheide Drive (Forest Service Road 19). Continue on Aufderheide Drive for 11 miles to French Pete Campground.

Available Campsites

• Site 02, Loop FRENCH PETE, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 07, Loop FRENCH PETE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 12, Loop FRENCH PETE, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 09, Loop FRENCH PETE, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 08, Loop FRENCH PETE, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 17, Loop FRENCH PETE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 05, Loop FRENCH PETE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 11, Loop FRENCH PETE, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 03, Loop FRENCH PETE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 15, Loop FRENCH PETE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 13, Loop FRENCH PETE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 14, Loop FRENCH PETE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 10, Loop FRENCH PETE, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 06, Loop FRENCH PETE, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 16, Loop FRENCH PETE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 04, Loop FRENCH PETE, Type Tent Only Nonelectric

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