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Sugar Creek Campground and Day Use Area

Sugar Creek Campground and Day Use Area are among the most highly developed recreational sites on the Ochoco National Forest.  The campground offers three moderately accessible campsites and all pathways are ADA compliant.  The setting of the facility is a young ponderosa pine forest, straddling a creek with easy access to a paved Forest Service Road. Opportunities for picnicking with a large group exist in the Day Use Area.  Additionally, a short hike and wildlife viewing along Sugar Creek Trail are available throughout the facility.

Come take a break from civilization and enjoy the fresh pine scented air at Paulina Ranger District's most desirable campground!

View a map of Sugar Creek Campground and Day Use Area.

General Information

Mid May - October

Open 24 hours/day

Due to the presence of bald eagles there may are seasonal closures on land access in this specific area from December 1st through May 1st every year. There is a 14 day stay limit on all National Grassland and US Forest Service land including campgrounds and other developed facilities.

Per night, per site fee: $8/first vehicle; $3/each additional vehicle.

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 44.23216262

Longitude: -119.8056232

Directions

From Prineville, Oregon:

Take Post-Paulina Hwy (State Highway 380) southeast from Prineville for about  55 miles, then turn left onto Izee Hwy east of Paulina (County Road 112). 

Travel on County Road 112 for 3.5 miles to Beaver Creek Road (County Road 113). 

Turn onto the left fork (County Road 113) and go 7.5 miles to Forest Service Road 58.

Follow Forest Service Road 58 for 2.25 miles to Sugar Creek Campground.

Sugar Creek Campground is about 12 miles from the community of Paulina and near Rager Ranger Station, which is no longer operational.

Parking

Parking is available in campsites and at the Day Use site

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Each campsite has one picnic table, and there are several picnic tables at the Day Use site

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated April 22, 2025