Frissell Crossing Campground
Photo: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain- 11
- sites
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- best months
Is Frissell Crossing Campground open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Willamette National Forest. It doesn't name Frissell Crossing Campground, so check the source for the area it covers.
Cedar Creek Fire Closure
Agency closure covering Willamette National Forest · Order 06-18-10-26-04 · USFS · Willamette National Forest
FIRE CLOSURES: Current wildfire closures on the Willamette National Forest
Agency alert covering Willamette National Forest · USFS · Willamette National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Willamette National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
- 11 sites for tent and RV campingReservable on Recreation.gov
- At 2,663 ft
- Near McKenzie BridgeMcKenzie River Ranger District · Willamette National Forest
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.
Local outfitters
- Horse Creek Lodge & Outfitters15 mi away
- Patio RV Park16 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Best time to go · Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
Best time to visit Frissell Crossing Campground
Best months: April–June and September–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
43° / 31°
Feb
47° / 32°
Mar
53° / 33°
Apr
61° / 37°
May
70° / 43°
Jun
77° / 47°
Jul
86° / 51°
Aug
86° / 49°
Sep
76° / 45°
Oct
59° / 39°
Nov
47° / 35°
Dec
41° / 31°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mckenzie Rvr Rs, OR, 15.1 mi away at 1,478 ft. The station sits about 1,200 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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Horse Creek Group Campground
~24 min drive
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~25 min drive
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~25 min drive
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Also worth it near here
SEE
Frissell Boating Site
Next door
HIKE
Chucksney Mountain
~5 min drive
Photo: Robert Ashworth, CC BY 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)South Fork McKenzie River
~6 min drive
Crossing Way
~7 min drive
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~12 min drive
Frissell Crossing Campground
11 sites for tent and RV camping