Oregon / Clackamas County / Mount Hood National Forest

Sunstrip

Closed — Closed due to extensive damage from the 2020 Riverside Fire. Recovery and redesign plans are in progress.

About

Sunstrip Campground sits on the banks of the Clackamas Wild and Scenic River within Mount Hood National Forest, about 21 miles east of Estacada. This primitive campground offers a natural, rustic experience in a wooded area thick with moss and greenery at approximately 1,000 feet elevation. The campground provides direct access to the river, which supports fishing for winter steelhead, spring Chinook, and late summer Kokanee salmon, as well as other freshwater species. Whitewater enthusiasts enjoy the Clackamas River's miles of wild water as it flows through the scenic Cascade range. The 12.5-mile stretch from just below nearby Indian Henry Campground to North Fork Reservoir provides class III-IV whitewater rapids. A hiking trail meanders along the riverbank both north and south of the campground, and the West Cascades National Scenic Byway follows the river nearby, offering scenic driving opportunities. The river corridor provides habitat for federally protected bald eagles and northern spotted owls, with occasional peregrine falcon sightings. The area supports diverse wildlife typical of the western Cascades. The campground retains the look and feel of true nature with only basic facilities.

Directions

From Estacada, travel east on Highway 224 for about 21 miles to the campground.

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