Slide Creek

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Willamette National Forest

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Willamette National Forest Fees: - Single Campsites - $23 per night - Multiple Campsites - $46 per night - Extra Vehicles - $10 per vehicle, per night - Day Use - $10 per vehicle, per day Season: April to September Status: closed Reservations: Reserve online at www.recreation.gov or phone 1.877.444.6777. Over half the campsites are available for advance reservation via recreation.gov. The remainder are first come first serve. 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… Getting there: 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. Rules: - Camping is restricted to developed campgrounds in the Cougar Recreation Area . - Camping is not allowed more than 14 days in a 60 day period. - Check-in time: 2:00 pm or later. Check-out time: 1:00 pm - Use of chainsaws in the campground is prohibited - Dogs MUST be on leash at all times within the campground Phone: 801-226-3564 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233339 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Recreation.gov