Can you reserve a site at French Pete Campground?

Yes, French Pete Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at French Pete Campground?

42 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at French Pete Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at French Pete Campground.

Are campfires allowed at French Pete Campground?

Campfires are allowed at French Pete Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

French Pete Campground, Oregon — 16 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

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.

The facts

Season: May – September — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
16 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 42 ft
Up to 12 people per site
Loops: FRENCH PETE, FRENCH PETE CAMPGROUND

Site types

14 Standard Nonelectric
2 Tent Only Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

16 campsites at French Pete Campground

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Water	Max rig	People
02	FRENCH PETE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	30 ft	—	🐾
04	FRENCH PETE	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	—	—
06	FRENCH PETE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	30 ft	—
08	FRENCH PETE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	30 ft	—
09	FRENCH PETE	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	—	—
10	FRENCH PETE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	30 ft	—
11	FRENCH PETE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	30 ft	—
12	FRENCH PETE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	30 ft	—
03	FRENCH PETE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Riverfront	27 ft	8	🐾
05	FRENCH PETE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Riverfront	30 ft	12	🐾
07	FRENCH PETE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Riverfront	38 ft	8	🐾
13	FRENCH PETE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Riverfront	24 ft	8	🐾
14	FRENCH PETE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Riverfront	24 ft	8	🐾
15	FRENCH PETE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Riverfront	30 ft	8	🐾
16	FRENCH PETE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Riverfront	33 ft	8	🐾
17	FRENCH PETE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Riverfront	42 ft	12	🐾

Getting there

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.

44.04225, -122.20839 · 44°2'32.1"N 122°12'30.2"W

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Typical weather

Typically 89°F in Aug, down to 48°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	49	53	58	64	74	79	89	89	82	68	55	48
Low °F	39	39	41	45	50	55	59	58	54	48	43	39
Precip in	13.0	7.5	9.8	8.2	4.3	2.7	0.7	0.6	1.9	5.8	11.0	12.1

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about French Pete Campground

Can you reserve a site at French Pete Campground?: Yes, French Pete Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does French Pete Campground have?: 16 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at French Pete Campground?: 42 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at French Pete Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at French Pete Campground.
Are campfires allowed at French Pete Campground?: Campfires are allowed at French Pete Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

French Pete Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by French Pete Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Single Campsites - $23 per night
Multiple Campsites - $46 per night
Extra Vehicles - $10 per vehicle, per night
Day Use - $10 per vehicle, per day

Restrictions:

Camping is restricted to developed campgrounds in the Cougar Recreation Area
Camping is not allowed more than 14 days in a 60 day period.
Check-in time: 2:00 pm or later. Check-out time: 1:00 pm
Use of chainsaws in the campground is prohibited
Dogs MUST be on leash at all times within the campground

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near French Pete Campground

Hard Rock Campground 0.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Cougar Crossing Campground 1.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Sunnyside Campground 1.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Slide Creek 2.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Red Diamond Campground 3.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Indian Ridge Lookout 3.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Frissell Crossing Campground 8.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Horse Creek Group Campground 8.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Roaring River (Group) 8.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Cougar Crossing Campground 1.2 mi · Campground
Terwilliger (Cougar) Hot Springs 3.1 mi · Facility
Northwest Forest Pass - Willamette National Forest 3.4 mi · Activity pass

Contact

Phone 801-226-3564
Email Help.Willamette.McKenzieRiver@AmericanLL.com
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-01.

French Pete Campground