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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.
At a Glance
| Reservations: | This is a First Come, First Served facility |
|---|---|
| Area Amenities: | Accessible, Tent camping, Camping trailer, Picnic tables, Toilets, Drinking water, Parking |
| Fees: | Per night, per site fee: $8/first vehicle; $3/each additional vehicle. |
| Open Season: | Mid May - October |
| Restrictions: | 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. |
| Closest Towns: | Paulina, Oregon |
| Water: | Potable Water available from 2 hand pumps. |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilet (2) |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
| Information Center: | Ochoco National Forest 3160 NE Third Street Prineville, Oregon 97754 (541) 416-6500 |
General Information
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.
Accessibility:
There are 3 partially accessible campsites, and most of the other campsites have some accessible features.
The Sugar Creek Trail is paved and has little change in grade.
The paths to the bathrooms are also flat and have little to no obstacles.
Activities
Campground Camping
There are 17 total campsites located at this facility, three of which meet some of the ADA compliance objectives of the Forest Service. Parking spur lengths vary by site, so since this is a first come, first served facility you should come early to make sure you get a site you can fit into.
| No. of Sites | 17 single site(s) |
| Reservation Info | Not reservable |
| No. of Accessible sites | There are 3 partially accessible sites that include ADA picnic tables, fire rings and a hardened ground surface. Most of the remaining sites have ADA picnic tables and/or fire rings, but no hardened ground surface. |
RV Camping
Many of the campsites are large enough to accommodate moderately-sized RV's, however there are no hook-ups of any kind at this facility.
| No. of Sites | 17 |
| Reservation Info | Not reservable |
| Hookup - Water | No |
| Hookup - Sewer | No |
| Dump Stations | No |
| Hookups - Electric | No |
River and Stream Fishing
Some small fish may be caught in the creek, however you will need to have a current Oregon Fishing License if you intend to fish here.
For fishing and hunting regulations please review the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife web page at: http://www.dfw.state.or.us/
| Permit required?: | Y |
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Picnicking
The Day Use Area hosts several picnic tables and a standing grill under a shade Pavilion. This area can accommodate small to moderately large groups and is hospitable most times of the year. There is no fee and no reservation needed to picnic here, just gather your friends and family and come, but please also clean up when you leave since there are no garbage services at this site.
Amenities
| Camping trailer: | Trailer space varies by campsite |
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| Picnic tables: | Each campsite has one picnic table, and there are several picnic tables at the Day Use site |
| Tent camping: | Each campsite has plenty of space for tent camping |
| Parking: | Parking is available in campsites and at the Day Use site |
| Toilets: | Vault Toilets (2) |
| Accessible: | All of the pathways and the Sugar Creek Trail meet ADA grade specifications, most campsites have ADA compliant features |
| Drinking water: | There are two hand pumps for drinking water |