Frissell Crossing Campground
Frissell Crossing Campground is a national forest campground in Oregon. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Oregon
- Coordinates
- 43.96167, -122.07917
- Hookups
- No hookups
- 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 Frissell Crossing Campground
Overview This beautiful and quiet campground lies on the South Fork of the McKenzie River and was originally constructed in 1934 by the Civilian Conservation Corps. It is located well away from the main road and some of the sites spread around an open meadow. Recreation Opportunities abound in this beautiful forest setting for hiking, biking, fishing, swimming and nature viewing. The Three Sisters Wilderness Area, Box Canyon Trail, Mink Lake Basin Trail, Box Canyon Horse Camp, Terwilliger Hot Springs, and Cougar Lake Reservoir are of the many assets to this area. Facilities This developed facility has vault toilets, fire rings, picnic tables, garbage collection, and hand-pumped drinking water. Natural Features Located on the Willamette National Forest, Frissell Crossing campground resides at 2,600 feet in elevation with creek access. Douglas fir, rhododendrons, and vine maple surround this serene retreat. Nearby Attractions Hot springs and trailheads with opportunities for hiking and mountain biking 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 · 44 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Chevron Sisters · 35 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 270 designated routes (352 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frissell Crossing Campground | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Frissell Crossing Campground | National forest campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Roaring River (Group) | National forest group campground | 0.8 mi | — | No hookups |
| Box Canyon Horse Camp | Private campground | 3.9 mi | — | — |
| Box Canyon Trailhead | National forest horse camp | 3.9 mi | — | — |
| Red Diamond Campground | National forest group campground | 5.4 mi | — | No hookups |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.