Sunnyside Campground

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USDA Forest Service

13Supported overnight records

2Published site categories

5Sites with a reported party limit

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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.

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The campsite mix

Tent Only Nonelectric

Standard Nonelectric

Operator 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.

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THE ACTUAL SITES

13 published campsite records

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SITE / LOOP	TYPE	EQUIPMENT LIMITS	PEOPLE / VEHICLES	DRIVEWAY	ELECTRIC / SHADE
Site 001 SUNNYSIDE Source updated: 2026-07-03	Tent Only Nonelectric	Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only	Not reported people Not reported vehicles	Back-In Not reported	Not reported Shade: Yes
Site 002 Sunnyside Source updated: 2026-07-03	Standard Nonelectric	Tent: 21 ft Numeric screening only	8 people 1 vehicles	Back-In 21 (raw length)	Not reported Shade: Yes
Site 003 Sunnyside Source updated: 2026-07-03	Standard Nonelectric	Tent: 21 ft Numeric screening only	8 people 1 vehicles	Back-In 21 (raw length)	Not reported Shade: Yes
Site 004 SUNNYSIDE Source updated: 2026-07-03	Tent Only Nonelectric	Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only	Not reported people Not reported vehicles	Back-In Not reported	Not reported Shade: Yes
Site 005 SUNNYSIDE Source updated: 2026-07-03	Tent Only Nonelectric	Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only	Not reported people Not reported vehicles	Back-In Not reported	Not reported Shade: Yes
Site 006 SUNNYSIDE Source updated: 2026-07-03	Tent Only Nonelectric	Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only	Not reported people Not reported vehicles	Back-In Not reported	Not reported Shade: Yes
Site 007 SUNNYSIDE Source updated: 2026-07-03	Tent Only Nonelectric	Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only	Not reported people Not reported vehicles	Back-In Not reported	Not reported Shade: Yes
Site 008 SUNNYSIDE Source updated: 2026-07-03	Tent Only Nonelectric	Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only	Not reported people Not reported vehicles	Back-In Not reported	Not reported Shade: Yes
Site 009 SUNNYSIDE Source updated: 2026-07-03	Tent Only Nonelectric	Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only	Not reported people Not reported vehicles	Back-In Not reported	Not reported Shade: Yes
Site 010 Sunnyside Source updated: 2026-07-03	Standard Nonelectric	Tent: 21 ft Numeric screening only	8 people 1 vehicles	Back-In 21 (raw length)	Not reported Shade: Yes
Site 011 SUNNYSIDE Source updated: 2026-07-03	Tent Only Nonelectric	Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only	Not reported people Not reported vehicles	Back-In Not reported	Not reported Shade: Yes
Site 012 Sunnyside Source updated: 2026-07-03	Standard Nonelectric	Tent: 21 ft Numeric screening only	8 people 1 vehicles	Back-In 21 (raw length)	Not reported Shade: Yes
Site 013 Sunnyside Source updated: 2026-07-03	Standard Nonelectric	Tent: 21 ft Numeric screening only	8 people 1 vehicles	Back-In 21 (raw length)	Not reported Shade: Yes

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13 published campsite records

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