SUNNYSIDE CAMPGROUND
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Phone
- 801-226-3564
- Coordinates
- 44.0597, -122.2197
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
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.
From the USFS.Official page
Is SUNNYSIDE CAMPGROUND free?
No. SUNNYSIDE CAMPGROUND charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to SUNNYSIDE CAMPGROUND?
From Blue River, OR, travel 4 miles east on Highway 126 to Aufderheide Drive (Forest Road 19). Proceed south on Aufderheide Drive, turning right at the Y and climbing to the top of Cougar Reservoir. Continue south on Aufderheide Drive for 8 miles to Forest Road 500.Turn left on Forest Road 500 and continue north for 0.5 miles to Sunnyside Campground.
What are the rules at SUNNYSIDE CAMPGROUND?
Camping is restricted to developed campgrounds in the Cougar Recreation AreaCamping is not allowed more than 14 days in a 60 day period.Check-in time: 2:00 pm or later. Check-out time: 1:00 pm; Use of chainsaws in the campground is prohibitedDogs MUST be
Nearby
- Cougar Crossing Campground0.1 mi
- COUGAR CROSSING CAMPGROUND0.1 mi
- SLIDE CREEK1.1 mi
- Slide Creek Campground1.1 mi
- FRENCH PETE CAMPGROUND1.3 mi
- HARD ROCK CAMPGROUND1.7 mi
- Hard Rock Group Campground1.9 mi
- INDIAN RIDGE LOOKOUT4.2 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
