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Sunnyside Campground

Willamette National Forest · Blue River, OR

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We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this campground using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: Aug 8, 2026. Our copy is more than a month old — please reconfirm with the agency before relying on it.Spot an error in our data?

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About

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. ADA Access: N

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Amenities

Flush Toilets
Firewood
Accessible
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service

Cell reception

Camper reports · checked Sep 29, 2026

No Service

Average 0.0 of 4 bars · 9 reports across 2 carriers

Unable to get a signal. Can not make phone calls; No data.

  • Verizon

    No Service

    0.0/4

    6 reports

  • AT&T

    No Service

    0.0/4

    3 reports

Reported by campers on Recreation.gov, not measured by us. Reception varies by handset, weather, and where you stand in the campground. Recreation.gov

Check-in & Check-out

Check-in 2:00 PM

Check-out 11:00 AM

Campground Rules

  • Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting

Reservations

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Individual Sites (13)

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#001

001

Loop SUNNYSIDE

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#002

002

Loop Sunnyside

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#003

003

Loop Sunnyside

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#004

004

Loop SUNNYSIDE

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#005

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Loop SUNNYSIDE

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#006

006

Loop SUNNYSIDE

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Trails near Sunnyside Campground

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French Pete Creek Trail

French Pete Creek Trail

Oregon

15.8 mi4,544 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Expert
Terwilliger (Cougar) Hot Springs

Terwilliger (Cougar) Hot Springs

Oregon

0.8 mi364 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy

Walker Creek

Oregon

2.1 mi456 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy

Walker Creek

Oregon

4.3 mi2,749 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Expert

Lowder Mountain

Oregon

0.2 mi69 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy

Indian Ridge

Oregon

4.6 mi1,135 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Difficult

Hunt context

Hunting unit around this campground

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