Frissell Crossing Campground, Blue River, OR

Frissell Crossing Campground is located in the McKenzie River Ranger District, Willamette National Forest (2 hrs 40 min west of Bend, OR) with an elevation of 2,661 feet. There are a total of 11 campsites. The campground is normally open from the end of April to the beginning of September. Sites can accommodate RVs between 20 and 50 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $17.00 to $33.00.

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Campsite Reviews (31)

4.2 out of 5

5 star		58%
4 star		19%
3 star		10%
2 star		6%
1 star		6%

@GabrielaC822FF · Camped on Aug 8, 2024 at Campsite #8

The place is nice, vault toilets but they are nice and clean. Its a quiet place can hear the river at night. No signal whatsoever thou. I liked the place will probably be back. The spaces are separate enough so thats nice. If youre looking for a bigger space like for several families camping together space 4 is great for that.

@PattyK9624038 · Camped on Jul 19, 2024 at Campsite #11

spacious campsites among old growth Douglas Firs

@DanielH5239181 · Camped on Jun 30, 2024 at Campsite #4

Among our favorite places for more than 30 yrs.

@StevenH4575591 · Camped on Jun 19, 2024 at Campsite #5

Our family has camped at Frissell Crossing for over forty years. It is a secluded spot with access to miles of hiking trails. The South Fork McKenzie river flows through the site with several streamside sites. Overall, a great place to enjoy the great outdoors.

@MattV8158D7E5D · Camped on May 25, 2024 at Campsite #8

Great location as it's far enough out on Highway 19 to be remote, but still easy to get to from many places. the campground is inimate but clean and organized. It is also spaced in a way that gives you plenty of privacy. The creek roaring by helps with ambient noise as well. There are hiking trailheads right from the campground and others that are a shory distance away. Theres plenty to do close by or just dip a pole in the South Fork of the Mackenzie that rolls right through the campground. A great place!

@FredM6101334 · Camped on May 11, 2024 at Campsite #6

This was such a nice campground and campsite. Very private and quiet. There isn't any cell coverage, which is exactly what we like. There are some really nice hiking trails nearby. I will be coming back to this one.

@SusanW3089432 · Camped on Aug 10, 2023 at Campsite #5

this is the second time in the past 4 years that we booked a site at Frissell crossing only to be smoked out by wildfires both times we drove part way to site and the smoke was too heavy for us to be able to camp. we called the fire district in Oakridge/ West Fir and they told us it was only going to get worse. we so love that area but not sure we will chance it again in Aug

@AdamS9653034 · Camped on Jul 9, 2023 at Campsite #9

The camp host was stationed at French Pete campground and hadn't been through Frissle in a day or two. None of the reservation tags had been changed on the post for the camp sites. There was a pile of trash in front of the restrooms because, again, it had been days since anyone was there. When the hosts finally did come through, they were incredibly rude and confrontational with everyone in the campgrounds, including giving me serious attitude while claiming i hadnt paid for my campsite. (It was paid months in advance, they didn't change the reservation tags in any site.) My family has been coming to this campground before I was even born, its always been one of my favorite sites to visit. Now we are looking at new sites not run by the organization that is suppose to take care of this place and its campers.

@StevenH4575591 · Camped on Jul 9, 2023 at Campsite #6

This quiet campground is the perfect place to be for those who wish to hear nothing but the rushing stream and the wind in the trees. It is a short distance from many trailheads and right across the road from the confluence of Roaring River and South Fork McKenzie. Great spot for fly fishing. Keep in mind the cutthroat trout are all native and must be released. Check those regulations and go have fun.

@TecC9367E37516 · Camped on Jun 30, 2023 at Campsite #6

As I don't want to give this Campround Space a Positive Comment, Because I Don't want to let anyone else have it....Because It was Perfect! I will Share. Total Campground was clean. Our #6 site was the bomb-diggity. Looking over the Creek, total privacy, clean, Large and spread out. Many trails to take. I would recommend this to all! Period!

@KylaD4306400 · Camped on Aug 12, 2022 at Campsite #6

Beautiful, smaller campground. Peaceful and quiet. Huge sites, most along the river. Clean, fully stocked restrooms. I will probably be back!

@MarianT3996076 · Camped on Aug 8, 2022 at Campsite #1

Very quiet, lovely sound of the river near by. I am very disappointed that the forest service(?) campgrounds in that area close after Labor Day. Fall is a nice time to camp and i would like to use these camping facilities into Sept and Oct. Is it lack of staff?

@StaciB8852660 · Camped on Aug 6, 2022 at Campsite #4

Beautiful and quiet retreat. Everything was very well maintained.

@DavidB5075483 · Camped on Jul 29, 2022 at Campsite #9

I love this campground. Very quiet and secluded, and the spots aren't right on top of each other.

@CoryM3811192 · Camped on Jul 27, 2022 at Campsite #1

In the past, the Pit Toilets were not cleaned but once a week or less. They are now being cleaned every other day and trash is taken away at the same time. Much nicer experience with clean facilities.

@MaryL7701176 · Camped on Jul 2, 2022 at Campsite #9

Quiet, lovely setting off of the beaten path. The first 5 campsites are spaced out and with access to the creek. We stayed at campsite 3, but note that campsites 1 is worth it. Don’t be fooled based on the map that it is close to the road and therefore disrupted by road sounds. It is not. It has access to the creek and enough trees and vegetation to provide a decent separation. Also that road highway 19 is not heavily used. The camp hosts came once a day to clean bathrooms and brought firewood to sell. Nice people. The only downside is the water from the water pump was brown, so we did not drink it. Bring your own water.

@LilianM1580183 · Camped on Jun 30, 2022 at Campsite #2

A little smaller than I thought it would be but still had an amazing time!!! Definitely coming back next year!!!

@JulieL122 · Camped on Jul 2, 2021 at Campsite #6

We love this campsite and have been camping here for several years. The past few years, however, the restrooms have not been well maintained. We arrived on 7-2-21 and the cleaning schedule on the back of the restroom door said it hadn't been cleaned (or restocked) since 6-28-21. It was a holiday weekend and the campground was full - so by Saturday morning the restrooms were out of TP. So just be prepared by bringing your own supplies.

@JulieL6668775 · Camped on Jul 2, 2021 at Campsite #6

@MurrayR413 · Camped on Jul 1, 2021 at Campsite #3

Outhouses had no cleaning or restocking of toilet paper the entire time we were there. It was a busy holiday weekend and the campground was full. Very disappointed the maintenance was not better. According to the cleaning schedule posted, it had been 5 days since the last maintenance in a full campground.

@MurrayR9470385 · Camped on Jul 1, 2021 at Campsite #3

@DavidB612 · Camped on May 14, 2021 at Campsite #5

Beautiful place. Small campground with clean toilets.

@DavidB5075483 · Camped on May 14, 2021 at Campsite #5

Beautiful place. Small campground with clean toilets. Picturesque riverside sites. Quiet, mossy, private setting.

@MishaD949 · Camped on Jul 10, 2020 at Campsite #9

Our only complaints with this site was that it said it was able to have 8 people however it seemed more like maybe 4. We had 3 tents with 6 people and it seemed cramped. Also there wasn't any water really near by if you weren't on the water side of the campground. We ended up having to drive down a ways to get to water where we wouldn't be walking through someone else's site. We had a fun time and it was nice that it was so far from the busy roads so you didn't hear cars! Oh! And we ran out of wood but there was a self serve wood near the entrance!!! That was so helpful!!

@EdithB856 · Camped on Jul 8, 2020 at Campsite #4

Been going here with our family for 47 years. Never disappoints. Various levels of service and care. This year was one of the better ones. Enough toilet paper, trash pick up, cleanliness of the outhouses, etc. Only wish we could reserve more than 6 months out!!

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