USDA Forest Service · Oregon
French Pete Campground
USDA Forest Service · Oregon, United States
- Sites
- 16
- Hookups
- 16 no hookups
- Season
- April 30 to September 6
- Max RV length
- 42 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,854 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- FRENCH PETE CAMPGROUND (NFSR 1900421) · asphalt · moderate degree of user comfort
- Lake
- Willamette National Forest
- Nearest town
- Blue River
- Address
- French Pete Campground, Blue River, OR, 97413
- Phone
- 801-226-3564
- Activities
- Hiking
8 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48° | 35° | 22° | 62° | 7 of 11 |
| February | 44° | 34° | 12° | 62° | 8 of 11 |
| March | 50° | 34° | 24° | 73° | 8 of 11 |
| April | 53° | 37° | 20° | 77° | 6 of 11 |
| May | 62° | 47° | 37° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 72° | 50° | 42° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 82° | 59° | 49° | 99° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 85° | 60° | 52° | 105° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 74° | 55° | 45° | 99° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 66° | 47° | 38° | 86° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 54° | 40° | 21° | 72° | 3 of 10 |
| December | 46° | 35° | 17° | 64° | 6 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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