Location: On the south fork of the McKenzie River in Willamette National Forest
Campsites, facilities: There are eight sites for tents, trailers, or RVs. Picnic tables and fire grills are provided. Vault toilets are available, but there is no piped water. Leashed pets are permitted.

Reservations, fees: No reservations are accepted. There is no fee. The campground is open year-round.

Contact: Willamette National Forest, Blue River Ranger District, P.O. Box 199, Blue River, OR 97413; (541) 822-3317 or fax (541) 822-3783.

Directions: From Interstate 5 at Eugene, turn east on Highway 126 and go 37 miles to the town of Blue River. Drive east for five miles then go south on Forest Service Road 19 (Aufderheide Scenic Byway) 17 miles to the camp.

Trip notes: This quiet little campground is set along the banks of the South Fork of the McKenzie River. It's primitive, little-known, and free. Frissell Crossing is nearby and has water available from a hand pump.

Above information provided, courtesy of Foghorn Outdoors , publisher of Pacific Northwest Camping©, By Tom Stienstra.