Slide Creek
FSU.S. Forest Service — Blue River · Oregon · Willamette National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Willamette National Forest |
| Location | Blue River · Oregon · Willamette National Forest · 44.07472, -122.22472 · Map |
| Sites | 15 public sites counted from the federal listing — 15 standard nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 15 sites Water hookups at 0 of 15 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 15 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 15 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 90 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 6 sites · 30 ft: 6 sites · 35 ft: 4 sites · 40 ft: 2 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 2:00 PM · Out 11:00 AM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 8 sites, as reported |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 801-226-3564 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-03-01.
From the official listing
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.
Directions, from the listing
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.
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Trip Card — Slide Creek
Blue River · Oregon · Willamette National Forest
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Blue River · Oregon · Willamette National Forest |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Up to 90 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 15 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233339 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.