Established Camping

Sunnyside Campground

2 Reviews

About

National Forest

Willamette National Forest

Overview

Sunnyside Campground is located along the southeast side of Cougar Reservoir at 1,700 feet in elevation. A large grove of conifers provides shade to these campsites. Motorhomes and trailers not recommended due to the steep entrance into the campground.

Recreation

Hiking in the area is outstanding in nearby Three Sisters Wilderness, along Rebel Creek. Hikers will enjoy exploring other trails including the French Pete Trail, Box Canyon Trail, Indian Ridge Lookout, and several day hikes within the Cougar Recreation Area. After a fun day on the lake, relax and enjoy Terwilliger Hot Springs, a day use area along Rider Creek.

Facilities

The campground offers vault toilets and garbage collection. Individual campsites include a fire ring and picnic table. Easy access to the lake is possible from this scenic location. There is no water available, campers will need to bring enough for the duration of their stay.

Natural Features

Situated near the South fork of the McKenzie River on the Willamette National Forest, Cougar Reservoir is part of the Cougar Recreation Area. Wildflower and wildlife viewing are abundant.

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.
Hike-In
Backcountry sites.

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WiFi
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Verizon
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AT&T
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T-Mobile
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Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
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Group

Features

For Campers

Trash
Picnic Table
Firewood Available
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

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Adam D.

Traveler

Reviewed Aug. 18, 2020

Great site near Terwilliger Hotsprings and Blue Pool, Super Friendly Hosts

There is no potable water at this site but there is a well pump at the nearby sister site French Pete. That’s also the home site of the friendly hosts Thom and Amy.

Bathrooms here are hard-to-breathe smelly but are physically clean.

Nice proximity to the river and sounds nice at night. Surprisingly few mosquitoes.

All the sites are pretty nice. Loved being enveloped by all the trees.

No cell service (ATT/Verizon).

Quick drive to Terwilliger Hot Springs.

Erika B.

Scout

Reviewed Jul. 31, 2019

Secluded riverside hideaway

This campground in the Willamette National Forest is like a fairy wonderland, especially if you snag one of the secluded spots toward the cul-de-sac at the end. The river is nearby; some campsites are even closer. It's pretty rocky, but nice to put your feet in after a long hot hike. The bathroom is well kept and firewood is available from the camp host at one of the other campsites he oversees in the area. It's a short drive to multiple beautiful trailheads, including some that take you into the Three Sister Wilderness. It's also a short drive over to Cougar Hot Springs. ($7 a day)

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Month of VisitAugust

Location

Sunnyside Campground is located in Oregon

Directions

From Blue River, travel 4 miles east on Hwy 126 to Aufderheide Drive (FS road 19). Continue on Aufderheide Drive for 9.5 miles; turn left on FS road 1900-500 for .25 miles.