Cougar Crossing Campground

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10Supported overnight records

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7Sites with a reported party limit

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Overview Cougar Crossing Campground is located on Forest Road 19 about 10 miles south of the Hwy 126 junction.Recreation Hiking is popular as the Three Sisters Wilderness, French Pete Trail, Box Canyon Trail, Indian Ridge Lookout, and Cougar Recreation Area are nearby. Many folks also come to the area to bathe at Terwilliger Hot Springs (clothing optional). There is creek and river access, and opportunities for lake recreation. When the reservoir lake level is high, there is a primitive boat launch across from the campground available for use.Facilities Cougar Crossing offers 11 sites that can accommodate either RV or tent camping. Vault toilets are provided. There is firewood for sale. The interior roads and spurs are gravel. There is no drinking water.Natural Features Nestled in among a mix of conifers, the campground rests beside the South Fork of the McKenzie River and the south end of Cougar Reservoir. It is the closest campground to Terwilliger Hot Springs. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564. Nearby Attractions The campground and nearby Terwilliger Hot Springs have a colorful history and attract many visitors year round. There is plenty to explore at nearby trails and Three Sisters Wilderness.

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From Blue River, OR, travel 4 miles east on Highway 126 to Aufderheide Drive (Forest Road 19)*. Proceed south on Aufderheide Drive, taking a right at the Y and climbing to the top of Cougar Reservoir (approximately 4.5 miles). Continue on Aufderheide Drive south 5 miles to find Cougar Crossing Campground where the South Fork of the McKenzie River pours into Cougar Reservoir. *Forest Service Rd 19 is not maintained for snow and ice in the winter

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SITE / LOOP	TYPE	EQUIPMENT LIMITS	PEOPLE / VEHICLES	DRIVEWAY	ELECTRIC / SHADE
Site 01 COUGAR CROSSING Source updated: 2026-07-03	Standard Nonelectric	Rv: 30 ft Tent: 30 ft Numeric screening only	8 people Not reported vehicles	Back-In Not reported	Not reported Shade: Not reported
Site 02 COUGAR CROSSING CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2026-07-03	Standard Nonelectric	Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only	8 people 2 vehicles	Back-In 40 (raw length)	Not reported Shade: Yes
Site 03 COUGAR CROSSING CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2026-07-03	Standard Nonelectric	Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only	8 people 2 vehicles	Back-In 40 (raw length)	Not reported Shade: Yes
Site 04 COUGAR CROSSING CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2026-07-03	Standard Nonelectric	Rv: 38 ft Tent: 38 ft Trailer: 38 ft Numeric screening only	8 people 2 vehicles	Back-In 38 (raw length)	Not reported Shade: Yes
Site 06 COUGAR CROSSING CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2026-07-03	Standard Nonelectric	Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only	8 people 2 vehicles	Back-In 40 (raw length)	Not reported Shade: Yes
Site 08 COUGAR CROSSING Source updated: 2026-07-03	Standard Nonelectric	Rv: 30 ft Tent: 30 ft Numeric screening only	Not reported people Not reported vehicles	Back-In Not reported	Not reported Shade: Yes
Site 09 COUGAR CROSSING Source updated: 2026-07-03	Standard Nonelectric	Rv: 30 ft Tent: 30 ft Numeric screening only	Not reported people Not reported vehicles	Back-In Not reported	Not reported Shade: Yes
Site 10 COUGAR CROSSING CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2026-07-03	Standard Nonelectric	Rv: 26 ft Tent: 26 ft Trailer: 26 ft Numeric screening only	8 people 2 vehicles	Back-In 26 (raw length)	Not reported Shade: Yes
Site 11 COUGAR CROSSING Source updated: 2026-07-03	Standard Nonelectric	Rv: 30 ft Tent: 30 ft Numeric screening only	Not reported people Not reported vehicles	Back-In Not reported	Not reported Shade: Yes
Site 12 COUGAR CROSSING CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2026-07-03	Standard Nonelectric	Tent: 32 ft Numeric screening only	8 people 2 vehicles	Pull-Through 32 (raw length)	Not reported Shade: Yes

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