Can you reserve a site at Slide Creek?

Yes, Slide Creek is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Slide Creek?

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

Are pets allowed at Slide Creek?

Yes, pets are allowed at Slide Creek.

Slide Creek, Oregon — 15 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Slide Creek Campground is a unique camping destination just 50 miles from Eugene, Oregon. Located on the east bank of the Cougar Reservoir, it is known for handy access to boating and many water activities. It is also near Terwilliger Hot Springs, a pristine area with 5 soaking pools fed by the Rider Creek waterfall.

Recreation

Activities on the reservoir include water skiing, swimming, fishing and canoeing. Anglers might catch some quality rainbow trout. The campground is close to a large network of hiking trails in the Olallie Trail Area. Half of the trails are open to biking as well.

Facilities

Both campground and the day use area guests have access to drinking water, vault toilets, a boat ramp, ample parking and a swimming beach. A separate parking lot is available for boat trailers. The facility has 15 campsites that can accommodate tents, trailers or RVs and come equipped with campfire rings and picnic tables.

Natural Features

The Willamette National Forest stretches for 110 miles with varied landscapes of high mountains, narrow canyons, cascading streams, and wooded slopes. Native wildlife includes Roosevelt elk, black bear, bald eagles, black tail deer and bobcats. Cougar Reservoir sits at 1,700 feet in elevation and is an estimated 1,280 acres. Some campsites have views of Cougar Reservoir and all sites are an easy walk to the swimming area.

The facts

Season: April – September — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
15 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 90 ft
Up to 12 people per site
Loops: SLIDE CREEK

Site types

15 Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Fire pits
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, picnic tables, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

15 campsites at Slide Creek

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Max rig	People
001	SLIDE CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	20 ft	—
002	SLIDE CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	20 ft	8	🐾
003	SLIDE CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	20 ft	—
004	SLIDE CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Severe	35 ft	8	🐾
005	SLIDE CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	20 ft	—
006	SLIDE CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	35 ft	8	🐾
007	SLIDE CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	20 ft	—
008	SLIDE CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Severe	30 ft	8	🐾
009	SLIDE CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	20 ft	—
010	SLIDE CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	15 ft	8	🐾
011	SLIDE CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	40 ft	8	🐾
012	SLIDE CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	30 ft	8	🐾
014	SLIDE CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	20 ft	—
015	SLIDE CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	20 ft	—
016	SLIDE CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	90 ft	12	🐾

Getting there

From Blue River, travel 4 miles east on Hwy 126 to Aufderheide Drive (FS road 19). Proceed on Aufderheide Drive for 9.5 miles to FS road 1900-500 and continue for 1.5 miles to Slide Creek Campground.

44.07472, -122.22472 · 44°4'29.0"N 122°13'29.0"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, 4 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 Slide Creek

Can you reserve a site at Slide Creek?: Yes, Slide Creek is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Slide Creek have?: 15 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Slide Creek?: 90 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Slide Creek?: Yes, pets are allowed at Slide Creek.

Also listed by

Slide Creek also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Slide Creek'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 Slide Creek

Sunnyside Campground 1.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Cougar Crossing Campground 1.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
French Pete Campground 2.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Hard Rock Campground 2.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Indian Ridge Lookout 5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Red Diamond Campground 5.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Delta 6.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Horse Creek Group Campground 7 mi · Campground · we watch it
McKenzie Bridge 7.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Terwilliger (Cougar) Hot Springs 0.7 mi · Facility
Cougar Crossing Campground 1.2 mi · Campground
Northwest Forest Pass - Willamette National Forest 4.9 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.

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