Sunnyside Campground

Willamette National Forest

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.

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.

Notifications and Alerts

• The McKenzie River Ranger District has asked us to inform you of some road work taking place on Aufderheide road (NF road 1900) during the months of April – June. This work will create a full closure of the road where access in either direction will not be possible. We’re advising guests to an alternate route to their destination, the easiest being from the south on road 19 out of Westfir. That said, we’re also asking guests to consider what this closure might mean for safety. With the shortest access route closed during the specified months, that means a drastically increased response time by emergency personnel should an accident occur. If an increased travel time to your destination and increased risk to safety are concerns, we’ll honor a full refund of your reservation up until 7 days before your reservation date. Last minute cancellations within 7 days of the reservation date will be treated normally. 

  Affected Campgrounds and Hotsprings

  Cougar Crossing CG

  Slide Creek

  Sunnyside CG

  French Pete CG

  Red Canyon

  Hard Rock CG

  Frissell Crossing CG

  Twilliger Hot Springs

  If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch britney@americanll.com.

Need to Know

• There is no potable (drinking) water at Sunnyside. Please bring all the water you will need for drinking, cooking, washing, etc.
• No electric hookups at this facility
• This facility has first-come, first-served sites
• Limit one vehicle per campsite; a fee will be charged for additional vehicles
• Click here for more information on Willamette National Forest
• 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.
• 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
• No discharging firearms, possession of fireworks or use of chainsaws allowed

• 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.

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.

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.

Contact Information

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57600 McKenzie Highway Blue River OR 97413

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 801-226-3564

Rental Options

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Driving 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.

Available Campsites

• Site 010, Loop Sunnyside, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 008, Loop SUNNYSIDE, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 009, Loop SUNNYSIDE, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 003, Loop Sunnyside, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 001, Loop SUNNYSIDE, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 002, Loop Sunnyside, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 013, Loop Sunnyside, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 005, Loop SUNNYSIDE, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 007, Loop SUNNYSIDE, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 012, Loop Sunnyside, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 006, Loop SUNNYSIDE, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 004, Loop SUNNYSIDE, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 011, Loop SUNNYSIDE, Type Tent Only Nonelectric

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