OutReserve

Slide Creek

Warning

General

Please 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.

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About Slide Creek

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.

Number of accommodations: 9

Campground Amenities

  • Potable Water
    Potable Water
  • Lake Access
    Lake Access

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
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Closed periods
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Currently open - Apr 16 to Sep 6

Sites & Availability

9 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 002, Loop: SLIDE CREEK
No Hookups
$44.00
/ per night
🚐 004, Loop: SLIDE CREEK
No Hookups
$44.00
/ per night
🚐 006, Loop: SLIDE CREEK
No Hookups
$44.00
/ per night
🚐 008, Loop: SLIDE CREEK
No Hookups
$44.00
/ per night
🚐 010, Loop: SLIDE CREEK
No Hookups
$44.00
/ per night
🚐 011, Loop: SLIDE CREEK
No Hookups
$44.00
/ per night
🚐 012, Loop: SLIDE CREEK
No Hookups
$44.00
/ per night
🚐 015, Loop: SLIDE CREEK
No Hookups
$44.00
/ per night
🚐 016, Loop: SLIDE CREEK
No Hookups
$44.00
/ per night

Reviews (34)

What Guests Are Saying

Camp host Connie received high praise for her friendliness and cleanliness, making for a pleasant stay. While access to water recreation is limited due to a locked gate, the campsite remains a lovely area for camping, with beautiful surroundings. However, visitors should be aware of the small site sizes and the distance to drinking water, suggesting that bringing your own water is advisable.

Review Summary

3.9
34 reviews
5
47.1%
16
4
17.6%
6
3
20.6%
7
2
11.8%
4
1
2.9%
1

Emily P

Verified

August 30, 2022 Stayed at: 004, Loop: SLIDE CREEK

3

Camped here and did Tamolitch Falls, Koosah and Sahalie Falls, Terwilliger Hot Springs, and rented a boat on Clear Lake. Beautiful scenery.

Campsite was pretty and close to the Cougar Reservoir. There were some pretty loud people close to us, and unfortunately no firewood available despite being able to have them in established campgrounds.

For people saying the campground is hard to find, it’s really not. I highly recommend downloading the Avenza app and finding maps for the district you’ll be in, you can’t get lost even with no service.

Tracey L

Verified

August 29, 2022 Stayed at: 016, Loop: SLIDE CREEK

4

Beautiful scenery, we played in the water, enjoyed a morning fire, relaxed during our lovely stay at Slide Creek

Mary M

Verified

August 29, 2022 Stayed at: 002, Loop: SLIDE CREEK

2

The pictures you see are old.Campground is located in the area of the forest fires about 2 yrs ago. Very dust and tons of biting flies and mosquitoes. The reservoir is surrounded by rocks,dirt, tree stumps & dead trees. Hiking close by, but you have you drive. Camp host is no help..Found a great place to hangout on the river away from the campground. It is where I spent most of my time.

Genevieve Y

Verified

August 13, 2022 Stayed at: 006, Loop: SLIDE CREEK

4

My friends got a little lost getting there, but we found it alright in the end. People tend to drive fast on the gravel road, so there is a LOT of dust kicked up and and be kinda cloudy. The spot we had next to the bathroom didn't smell! The water access is great, stargazing was amazing. Don't come here.

ERIN S

Verified

August 11, 2022 Stayed at: 012, Loop: SLIDE CREEK

5

a beautiful private campsite would 10/10 recommend

Alissa D

Verified

July 21, 2022 Stayed at: 012, Loop: SLIDE CREEK

1

The camp sight had ants all over the place you couldn’t put your tent down. I read reviews they said use campsite 12 I did that it wasn’t great at all and the campsites are very small here right next-door basically to the Manager site the table is full of ants so you can’t eat at the table I’m not sure where are you put a boat in I’ve never slept so horrible in my entire life camping out of the 40 years that I’ve been camping one of the campers where are you don’t have to pay for camping by the lake party their music until four in the morning. you can’t get ice anywhere at the stores they paved the roads while we were there and we got the black tar all over our nice you know $70,000 truck. Advice special stuff at Walmart to get it off took us two days to get the Tar off. The mosquitoes couldn’t been any worse their firewood is seven dollars versus five down at the store.
I can’t really say that I enjoyed myself at this campsite I remember as a little girl how much I love this place it’s not the same the first day we got there they coned off the dock so you couldn’t drive your car down there.
There’s nowhere to shower not only that the bathrooms are so disgusting that it’s like a fly city inside the bathroom I’m telling you it was the worst bathroom and camping history!

Li R

Verified

July 13, 2022 Stayed at: 006, Loop: SLIDE CREEK

5

Great location, lots of space for multiple tents, easy access to the road and restroom.

Erik S

Verified

June 28, 2022 Stayed at: 012, Loop: SLIDE CREEK

5

Site 12 is the best in the campground. Plenty of room for multiple tents. It's not too close to other sites but not far from the day use area. The last mile of road from Cougar Crossing is very potholed.

Chris H

Verified

June 4, 2022 Stayed at: 004, Loop: SLIDE CREEK

5

Great campsite and very well maintained. The park host was super friendly.

Heidi D

Verified

September 6, 2021 Stayed at: 011, Loop: SLIDE CREEK

3

It’s actually a beautiful location. The main problem is that there are clear signs telling you how to get there and the road is closed. Before you reserve it should tell you that you have to take a massive detour on a dirt road. Signs to the campground should be modified as the route is the opposite direction. The email told how to get there but was NOT clear and I ended up driving out to find people to ask if they knew an alternative route

Location Slide Creek

Address:

Blue River, OR, 97413
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 44.0747 / -122.225

Elevation: 520 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

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

General

There are no electric site hook-ups at this facility

General

This campground has first-come, first-serve sites

General

Limit 1 vehicle per site; there is a fee for additional vehicles

General

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.

General

No discharging firearms, possession of fireworks or use of chainsaws allowed

General

Be sure to reserve a site that will accommodate your equipment. The site you reserve is your site. You may not move to another site.

General

Any accepted senior passes must be entered for the discount at the time of booking for single sites only. 

General

For more information on Willamette National Forest, click here

General

Customer Service Contact 801-226-3564 or Help.Willamette.McKenzieRiver@AmericanLL.com

Warnings & Advisories

Warning

General

Please 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.

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