Oregon · published-coordinate region
French Pete Campground
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USDA Forest Service16Supported overnight records
2Published site categories
8Sites with a reported party limit
A useful starting point, not a fit guarantee. Site-specific warnings are absent from this export. Published lengths may include a tow vehicle. Check the official site page for current notes, restrictions, approach and configuration before booking. No live availability is shown.
A closer look at the campground
Overview
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.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.
Facilities
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.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.
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How much is documented?
Reported fields across the 16 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.
Party limit
8
Vehicle limit
8
Vehicle length
14
Driveway entry
16
Shade
16
Bars show counts, not a quality, accessibility or suitability score.
The campsite mix
Standard Nonelectric
14
Tent Only Nonelectric
2
Operator 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.
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THE ACTUAL SITES
16 published campsite records
Raw published values are shown below, including zeros and ambiguous text. They are not validated capacities. The planner keeps missing, zero and questionable dimensions unknown.
View all 16 published site records
| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 02 FRENCH PETE Source updated: 2025-12-07 | 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 03 FRENCH PETE CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2026-07-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 27 ft Tent: 27 ft Trailer: 27 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 27 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 04 FRENCH PETE Source updated: 2026-07-03 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | Not reported people Not reported vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 05 FRENCH PETE CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2026-07-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 12 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 06 FRENCH PETE 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 07 FRENCH PETE CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2026-07-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 38 ft Tent: 38 ft Trailer: 38 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 38 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 08 FRENCH PETE 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 FRENCH PETE Source updated: 2026-07-03 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | Not reported people Not reported vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 10 FRENCH PETE 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 11 FRENCH PETE 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 FRENCH PETE 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 13 FRENCH PETE CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2026-07-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 24 ft Tent: 24 ft Trailer: 24 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 24 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 14 FRENCH PETE CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2026-07-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 24 ft Tent: 24 ft Trailer: 24 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 24 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 15 FRENCH PETE CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2026-07-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 16 FRENCH PETE CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2026-07-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 33 ft Tent: 33 ft Trailer: 33 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 33 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 17 FRENCH PETE CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2026-07-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 42 ft Tent: 42 ft Trailer: 42 ft Numeric screening only | 12 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 42 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
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