Sunnyside Campground
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- Jun, Sep
- best months
Caution at last check
Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 14 h ago
Is Sunnyside Campground open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Willamette National Forest. It doesn't name Sunnyside Campground, so check the source for the area it covers.
Cedar Creek Fire Closure
Agency closure covering Willamette National Forest · Order 06-18-10-26-04 · USFS · Willamette National Forest
FIRE CLOSURES: Current wildfire closures on the Willamette National Forest
Agency alert covering Willamette National Forest · USFS · Willamette National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Willamette National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
- 13 sites for tent and RV campingReservable on Recreation.gov
- At 1,776 ft
- Near Blue RiverMcKenzie River Ranger District · 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.
Local outfitters
- Patio RV Park8 mi away
- Horse Creek Lodge & Outfitters8 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Best time to go · Jun, Sep
Best time to visit Sunnyside Campground
Best months: June and September. 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
49° / 39°
19 wet
Feb
53° / 39°
17 wet
Mar
58° / 41°
21 wet
Apr
64° / 45°
18 wet
May
74° / 50°
14 wet
Jun
79° / 55°
8 wet
Jul
89° / 59°
3 wet
Aug
89° / 58°
3 wet
Sep
82° / 54°
7 wet
Oct
68° / 48°
13 wet
Nov
55° / 43°
18 wet
Dec
48° / 39°
20 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Cougar Dam, OR, 5 mi away at 1,260 ft. The station sits about 500 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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Sunnyside Campground
13 sites for tent and RV camping