Established Camping
Mona Campground
About
USDA Forest Service
Willamette National Forest
Overview
Known for fishing, boating, canoeing and other water sports, Mona campground is located on the northwest shore of Blue River Reservoir. The campground is situated on a long, narrow strip of mixed conifers along the shore, the thick vegetation secludes each campsite, allowing for privacy. Slopes of mixed conifers and other trees surround the area. Reservations are available May through mid-September. They can be made up to six months in advance, but must be made at least four days prior to your intended arrival date.
Recreation
Fishing, boating, swimming, and water skiing on Blue River Reservoir draw campers here. There is hiking on Buck Mountain Trail and Lookout Creek Old Growth Trail. Sightseeing is popular on the West Cascades National Scenic Byway.
Facilities
Mona Campground is popular for water play and fishing on Blue River Reservoir. There are 20 single and two double sites with tables and fire rings. Drinking water, vault toilets, and firewood for sale are provided. There is a host onsite. The campground road and parking spurs are paved, with mostly flat sites that accommodate either tents or trailers/RVs.
Natural Features
The campground sits on the northeastern shore of Blue River Reservoir and can be accessed by driving the West Cascades National Scenic Byway. It is located in the Willamette National Forest on the western slopes of the Cascade Mountains.
Nearby Attractions
Come for water play or fishing at Blue River Reservoir or for exploring the nearby trails and Scenic Byway.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TAvailable
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Firewood Available
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Secluded, but MOSQUITOS!
Very nice campground, nice privacy between sites. Vault bathrooms. Not great cell service, which was nice. Mosquitoes were rampant, laughed at our citronella and deet. Reservoir is great, warm water, fun to play in.
Ok
Used to be great. Last time we were there it was pretty run down
Nice spot but where'd the lake go?
Mona was about 2 hr 45m drive from Portland. Our campsite was shaded with a fire pit, bench and plenty of room for tents and gear. Dog friendly, which was a big perk. Water and toilet were a minute or two walk. Markets with firewood/ice/food were a decent drive away, so make sure to have all your gear or stop on the way in. Experimental forest was a relatively short drive and Carpenter Mountain made for some amazing hiking and views!
One big complaint-- we went in early August (booked in June) and planned to do some floating. Got a call a week before the trip that there would be restricted boating. Didn't know that our lakeside spot would be reduced to a small river. So be aware that depending on time of year, the lake may disappear.
Otherwise, great spot.
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Location
Mona Campground is located in Oregon
Directions
Located 51 miles east of Eugene, OR. Follow Hwy 126 to the east, take a left turn on Forest Road 15 at Blue River Reservoir turn off. Follow Blue River Reservoir RD approximately 4 miles, take left turn across bridge to access campground. The campground entrance is on the left.
Coordinates
44.2011 N
122.2629694 W