Sugar Creek Campground And Day Use Area
Currently closed for the season. Opens mid-May through October. First-come, first-served only; no advance reservations. Seasonal closures may occur December 1 through May 1 due to bald eagle protection. 14-day stay limit.
Alcohol Prohibitions
This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.
Aquatic Invasive Species
This Order prohibits 1) possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic invasive animal species AND 2) prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic or riparian invasive plant species - on National Forest System lands in the Pacific Northwest Region as specified in the Order.
Restrictions on Use of Forage and Mulch Products
This Order prohibits unloading, storing, or using any straw, hay, grain, seed, or other forage or mulch products that are not state-certified weed free on the National Forest System lands, roads or trails in any Closure Area as specific in the Order. Some examples of these include hay bales, hay…
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
Stage 1 Public Use Fire Restrictions prohibit open fires, including wood stoves and charcoal briquette fires, on Ochoco National Forest & Crooked River National Grassland lands, except within designated developed campgrounds. Chainsaw use is prohibited between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.…
Wiley Flat Campground Closure
The Wiley Flat Campground is currently closed due to hazards and hazardous conditions created as a result of the Wiley Flat fire of 2024. The closure includes all developed sites, roads, trails, and facilities within the campground boundary. View Map.
14 Day Stay Order
Camping or otherwise occupying a single location (including leaving camping equipment and/or related supplies) for a period longer than 14 consecutive calendar days is PROHIBITED on the Ochoco National Forest & Crooked River National Grassland.
Prescribed Fire information
Each year, prescribed burning is done in the spring and fall to improve forest health and protect communities. Visit our Prescribed Fire in Central Oregon page to learn more.
About
Sugar Creek Campground and Day Use Area is among the most highly developed recreational sites on the Ochoco National Forest. Located about 12 miles from the community of Paulina near the former Rager Ranger Station, the campground sits in a young ponderosa pine forest straddling Sugar Creek with easy access via paved Forest Service Road 58. The campground offers three campsites, all meeting Forest Service ADA compliance objectives with accessible pathways throughout. Each site includes a picnic table, and vault toilets are available. A separate day-use area provides opportunities for group picnicking. The Sugar Creek Trail, a barrier-free asphalt-surfaced path, runs through the facility offering easy hiking and wildlife viewing opportunities. This is a first-come, first-served campground with no reservations available through Recreation.gov. Due to the presence of bald eagles in the area, there may be seasonal land access closures from December 1 through May 1 annually.
Directions
From Prineville, Oregon: Take Post-Paulina Hwy (State Highway 380) southeast for about 55 miles, then turn left onto Izee Hwy (County Road 112) east of Paulina. Travel 3.5 miles to Beaver Creek Road (County Road 113). Turn left onto County Road 113 and go 7.5 miles to Forest Service Road 58. Follow FS Road 58 for 2.25 miles to Sugar Creek Campground. About 12 miles from Paulina.
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $8 - $11 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 416-6500 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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