About French Pete Campground
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. 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. Campsites are nicely shaded with access to both French Pete Creek and the South Fork of the McKenzie River. This 16-unit…
- Fees: - Single Campsites - $23 per night - Multiple Campsites - $46 per night - Extra Vehicles - $10 per vehicle, per night - Day Use - $10 per…
- Season: May – September
- Managed by: Willamette National Forest, FS
- Where: 24 mi northeast of Oakridge, OR · 44.04225, -122.20839
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Mar.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Pete | Horse | 0.1 mi | 8.7 mi |
| Penny Cr. | ATV road | 0.3 mi | 2.6 mi |
| FR 1980282 | ATV road | 0.4 mi | |
| Lowder Mountain | Horse | 1.9 mi | 10.1 mi |
| Rebel Rock | Horse | 2.7 mi | 6.7 mi |
| Rebel Creek | Horse | 2.8 mi | 8.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 9.2 mi
Water fill-up: 23.3 mi
Propane: 19.5 mi
Camps nearby
- Hard Rock Campground 0.4 mi
- Cougar Crossing Campground 1.2 mi
- Sunnyside Campground 1.3 mi
- Cougar dispersed camping 2.3 mi
- Slide Creek 2.4 mi
- Red Diamond Campground 3.3 mi