French Pete Campground
French Pete Campground is a national forest campground in Oregon. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Oregon
- Coordinates
- 44.04225, -122.20839
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Hiking
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 801-226-3564
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About French Pete 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.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Sweet Home RV Dump · 35 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Chevron Sisters · 37 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 482 designated routes (563 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| French Pete Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Hard Rock Campground | National forest campground | 0.4 mi | — | No hookups |
| Hard Rock | National forest group campground | 0.6 mi | — | — |
| Cougar Crossing Campground | National forest campground | 1.2 mi | — | — |
| Sunnyside Campground | National forest campground | 1.3 mi | — | No hookups |
| Cougar dispersed camping | Private campground | 2.3 mi | — | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites, Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.