Aquila Vista Recreation Site
- Apr–Oct
- best months
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- At 1,390 ft
- Nw Oregon Cascades Field Office
Aquila Vista is closed until further notice to remove wildfire burned danger trees. Aquila Vista is available for overnight group camping for groups up to 30 people and 20 vehicles. The season, when it reopens , will be mid-May through mid-October. The site is located in the heart of the forest next to a large beaver pond. There is plenty of hiking and natural beauty to see at Aquila Vista including a small waterfall. Amenities include vault toilet, two group picnic shelters with multiple picnic tables and a metal fire ring. There is no running water at Aquila Vista; ensure that you bring plenty of drinking, cooking and sanitation water. There is no firewood at the site or firewood collection allowed, please bring your own firewood if you wish to have a fire. The campsite can have mosquitoes in the summer; bring bug repellent.
Local outfitters
- Tree Climbing at Silver Falls18 mi away
- Horseback Riding Adventures Oregon22 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Best time to go · Apr–Oct
Best time to visit Aquila Vista Recreation Site
Best months: April–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
43° / 33°
Feb
45° / 33°
Mar
50° / 34°
Apr
55° / 37°
May
63° / 42°
Jun
68° / 46°
Jul
76° / 50°
Aug
76° / 50°
Sep
70° / 46°
Oct
58° / 41°
Nov
47° / 36°
Dec
42° / 33°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Silver Creek Falls, OR, 10.8 mi away at 1,350 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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