Sunnyside Campground

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 the campsites. Motorhomes and trailers are not recommended, due to the steep entrance into the campground. Hiking in the area is outstanding in the 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. The campground offers vault toilets and garbage collection, and 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, so campers will need to bring enough for the duration of their stay. 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.