Sunstrip

Summary

Sunstrip Campground is located in the Mt. Hood National Forest on the banks of the Clackamas Wild and Scenic River and is a popular destination for fishing, whitewater rafting and hiking. Visitors can expect to find 8 tent-only campsites, with half of them on the waterfront, equipped with a table and campfire ring with grill and accessible vault toilets. The area is also home to the federally protected bald eagle, northern spotted owl and the occasional peregrine falcon.

Overview

Campground closed due to the 2020 Riverside Wildfire

Sunstrip Campground is a primitive campground on the banks of the Clackamas Wild and Scenic River. It provides access to a variety of outdoor activities, but retains the look and feel of true nature, with only a few amenities.

Recreation

Fishing is very popular in the Clackamas and anglers can expect winter Steelhead, spring Chinook and late summer Kokanee salmon, as well as other species of freshwater fish.

Whitewater rafting is also a favorite activity among visitors. The Clackamas River provides miles of wild water as it snakes through the scenic Cascade range.

A hiking trail meanders along the riverbank, north and south of the campground. Scenic driving is available on the nearby West Cascades National Scenic Byway, which follows the river.

Facilities

The campground offers about eight tent-only campsites, half of which are on the waterfront. Each site is equipped with a table and campfire ring with grill. Accessible vault toilets are provided. Drinking water is not available at the campground.

Natural Features

The campground is nestled in a wooded area of the Mt. Hood National Forest, thick with moss and greenery, at an elevation of about 1,000 feet.

The river provides habitat for the federally protected bald eagle and northern spotted owl, as well as the occasional peregrine falcon. A variety of wildlife make its home in the area.

Nearby Attractions

The Clackamas River, just below nearby Indian Henry Campground to the North Fork Reservoir, provides 12.5 miles of class III-IV whitewater. Outfitters are located in the town of Estacada.