Warning
GeneralPlease be aware that a ROAD CLOSURE on Willamette McKenzie River 19RD/Aufderheide, is effective from April 1, 2026, through April 30, 2026, and will affect this campground for both reservations and first-come, first-served (FCFS) access.
About French Pete Campground
Number of accommodations: 7
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (22)
What Guests Are Saying
French Pete Campground offers a beautiful and secluded camping experience, with well-maintained sites and friendly hosts. The campground is clean, peaceful, and features easy access to the river, enhancing the overall enjoyment. While there are some recent burn areas affecting hiking trails, the overall atmosphere and amenities make it a highly recommended destination for campers.
What Guests Are Saying
French Pete Campground offers a beautiful and secluded camping experience, with well-maintained sites and friendly hosts. The campground is clean, peaceful, and features easy access to the river, enhancing the overall enjoyment. While there are some recent burn areas affecting hiking trails, the overall atmosphere and amenities make it a highly recommended destination for campers.
Review Summary
Kierra J
VerifiedOctober 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: FRENCH PETE CAMPGROUND
Very beautiful place to camp and secluded! Very nice hosts! The place is taken care of and has great camp sites!
Jon B
VerifiedAugust 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: FRENCH PETE CAMPGROUND
Stayed here two times this year! Camp host was friendly and accommodating!
Dylan B
VerifiedAugust 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: FRENCH PETE CAMPGROUND
Clean and private campground. Our site was right on the river and was well maintained. The bathrooms were super clean. There is no cell service here which added to the experience.
Mark D
VerifiedAugust 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: FRENCH PETE CAMPGROUND
The site was large and mostly private, right next to the river. French Pete trail head is right across the hwy. Will camp her again for sure.
Mary M
VerifiedAugust 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: FRENCH PETE CAMPGROUND
This is a primitive campground, and is best enjoyed on a lawnchair, creekside.
Ashley S
VerifiedAugust 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: FRENCH PETE CAMPGROUND
Campsite #15 is small, could fit a group of 4 but I would say it was PERFECT for 2. Pretty much right on the road, but I'm referring to the campground road not the main one, so traffic really wasn't bad, just other campers walking to the toilet or kiddos riding their bikes by. You can add some more privacy with your car. The spot has great access to the creek, a couple little walking trails that lead right down to it and the water is close enough that you can hear it and it's such a lovely thing to wake up/fall asleep to! Bathrooms were VERY well maintained, clean and never ran out of toilet paper. We didn't end up using the water access but we had such a great time at this spot that we'll definitely come back, stay longer, and give that a try too. Camp hosts were super friendly and present.
Fred M
VerifiedMay 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: FRENCH PETE CAMPGROUND
This is a very nice, quiet campground. It is very clean as well as the bathrooms. We will be going back.
Pamela O
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: FRENCH PETE CAMPGROUND
Very peaceful campsite. It was not full when we were there right after Labor Day - but even if it were, there is still plenty of privacy between sites. Easy access to the water. Bathrooms were extremely clean. The only bummer is that there are recent burns in the area, which impact the beauty of the hiking trails. We would go back again!
Olivia O
VerifiedAugust 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: FRENCH PETE CAMPGROUND
Our spot was amazing. It was very large with a picnic area and fire pit. Behind the site was a creek we were able to swim in. It was hot but the creek was amazing to cool down in. What an amazing find! 5 ⭐️ 10/10 would return.
Lei Z
VerifiedAugust 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: FRENCH PETE CAMPGROUND
Really quiet and beautiful, the campground looks like hoh rainforest. Bathroom is clean, close to water, huge space, and good mobile reception too
Location French Pete Campground
Address:
French Pete Campground
Blue River, OR, 97413
United States
From Blue River, Oregon, travel four miles east on Highway 126 to Aufderheide Drive (Forest Service Road 19). Continue on Aufderheide Drive for 11 miles to French Pete Campground.
Latitude & Longitude: 44.0423 / -122.208
Elevation: 551 feet
Policies & Rules
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No electric hookups at this facility |
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This facility has first-come, first-served sites |
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Limit one vehicle per campsite; a fee of $8 per vehicle per night will be charged for additional vehicles |
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Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information. |
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No discharging firearms, possession of fireworks or use of chainsaws allowed |
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Be bear aware; keep all food out of sight in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from the area after eating |
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Any accepted senior passes must be entered for the discount at the time of booking for single sites only. |
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Be sure to reserve a site that will accommodate your equipment. The site you reserve is your site. You man not move to another site. |
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Click here for more information on Willamette National Forest |
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Customer Service Contact 801-226-3564 or Help.Willamette.McKenzieRiver@AmericanLL.com |
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralPlease be aware that a ROAD CLOSURE on Willamette McKenzie River 19RD/Aufderheide, is effective from April 1, 2026, through April 30, 2026, and will affect this campground for both reservations and first-come, first-served (FCFS) access.
