Ice Cap Campground
Willamette National Forest — lakeside, hiking
Location: Sisters, OR, OR
Price: From $25 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (56 reviews)
Season: May through October
There are 21 campsites, 9 of which are walk-in tent only sites; the remaining sites can accommodate trailers up to 20 feet in length. There is 1 picnic site located immediately inside the entrance, on the right, up on a rise. There are two double vault toilets in the center of the campground; they are wheelchair accessible.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Camp Host, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/ice-cap-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Ice Cap Campground offers excellent hiking and mountain biking access near McKenzie River with a highly attentive camp host who maintains exceptional cleanliness standards. Campers consistently praise the scenic location and family-friendly atmosphere.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear present in area; also American Pika, American Dipper, Barrow's Goldeneye, Common Merganser, Hermit Warbler, Valley Garter Snake, and Northwestern Garter Snake.
Insider tips for Ice Cap Campground: Book early—this is a popular federal campground with limited availability Distinguish between campground (left) and day-use area at Koosah Falls (right at entrance) Bring your own water and supplies; vault toilets only with no running water or hookups
Skip Ice Cap Campground if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available, suitable for self-contained RVs only. You require year-round camping—seasonal operations May through October only. You prefer larger RVs—trailer sites limited to 20 feet maximum length.
Best time to visit Ice Cap Campground: May-June — Opening of seasonal campground with lower fire risk before summer fire bans typically begin. September-October — Late season camping with cooler temperatures and reduced fire ban likelihood before seasonal closure.
Nearby campgrounds: Cold Water Cove - Willamette Nf (Or) (Sisters, OR), Fish Lake Remount Depot Cabins (MCKENZIE BRIDGE, OR), Trail Bridge (McKenzie Bridge, OR), Trout Creek Campground - Willamette (Or) (Blue River, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Ice Cap Campground
Cell signal at Ice Cap Campground (Sisters, OR): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
There are 21 campsites, 9 of which are walk-in tent only sites; the remaining sites can accommodate trailers up to 20 feet in length. There is 1 picnic site located immediately inside the entrance, on the right, up on a rise. There are two double vault toilets in the center of the campground; they are wheelchair accessible.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with limited availability
Distinguish between campground (left) and day-use area at Koosah Falls (right at entrance)
Bring your own water and supplies; vault toilets only with no running water or hookups
Opening of seasonal campground with lower fire risk before summer fire bans typically begin
Late season camping with cooler temperatures and reduced fire ban likelihood before seasonal closure
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From McKenzie Bridge, travel 17.3 miles east on Hwy 126. Turn left at the Ice Cap Campground/Koosah Falls Sign. Follow signs about half a mile to the campground.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Willamette National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Willamette National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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