| Description: 1700-foot elevation. 16 campsites on the east side of Cougar Reservoir. Swimming, waterskiing, & boating in the reservoir, as well as year round fishing for bass, crappie, & walleye. Facilities include a double bath house & a swimming area buoy marked for safety.
For those who wish for a warmer (or a clothing optional) swimming experience, Terwilliger (Cougar) Hot Springs (111ยบ) is nearby. The trailhead is off FR 19, & the springs are about 0.25 mile hike in. A $3 day use pass or a $75 annual pass is required, available from the Blue River Ranger Station on OR 126.
Location: From Eugene, go 46 miles east on OR 126, 11.5 miles south on Forest Road 19 (Aufderheide Scenic Byway), & 1.5 miles on FR 1950.
Season: April 21 - September 11.
Reservations: NO. |
Campground: Slide Creek Campground in Blue River Oregon *