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Cougar Crossing Day Use Area
Cougar Crossing Day Use Area is located on the north side of Forest Road 19 in the Cougar Crossing Campground.
The day use site is adjacent to Cougar Reservoir where the South Fork of the McKenzie River pours into the reservoir.
At a Glance
| Area Amenities: | Picnic tables, Toilets |
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| Fees: | $9 per vehicle, per day |
| Usage: | Medium |
| Restrictions: |
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| Water: | None |
| Passes: | No passes honored. |
| Operated By: | American Land & Leisure |
| Information Center: | McKenzie River Ranger Station |
General Information
Directions:From Blue River, OR, travel 4 miles east on Highway 126 to Aufderheide Drive (Forest Road 19).
Proceed south on Aufderheide Drive, taking a right at the Y and climbing to the top of Cougar Reservoir.
Continue on Aufderheide Drive south 5 miles to find Cougar Crossing Day use area where the South Fork of the McKenzie River pours into Cougar Reservoir.
General Notes:
- Garbage
- NO water
Close to:
- Cougar Crossing Campground
- Three Sisters Wilderness
- French Pete Trail Area
- Indian Ridge Lookout
- French Pete Campground
- Sunnyside Campground
- Slide Creek Campground
- Slide Creek Day Use Area
- Terwilliger Hot Springs
- Cougar Recreation Area (area is unavailable)
Activities
Lake and Pond Fishing
River and Stream Fishing
Day Hiking
Picnicking
Picnic in a setting of mixed conifers.
Boating - Motorized
Boating - Non-Motorized
Amenities
| Toilets: | Vault |
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