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.
Red Flag Warning issued July 20 at 7:49PM PDT until July 22 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
...The upper level low over the region will shift to the east just enough to allow for monsoonal moisture to move into the region. Instability will accompany the moisture and allow for increased chances of thunderstorms across central Oregon and the eastern mountains. Isolated dry thunderstorms could spark new wildfires and gusty outflow winds can affect fires already on the landscape... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 698 Southern Blue Mountains, 700 Central Mountains of Oregon and 705 Southern Deschutes National Forest. * TIMING...From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered dry thunderstorms after 11 AM Wednesday. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts from 25-35 mph
Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 7:40PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until 4 PM PDT Wednesday. For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 6:03PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until 4 PM PDT Wednesday. For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
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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