Mona
Willamette National Forest — riverside, fishing
Location: Blue River, OR, OR
Price: From $24 per night
Price range: $24–$48 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (35 reviews)
Season: May through October
Known for fishing, boating, canoeing and other water sports, Mona campground is located on the northwest shore of Blue River Reservoir. The campground is situated on a long, narrow strip of mixed conifers along the shore, the thick vegetation secludes each campsite, allowing for privacy. Slopes of mixed conifers and other trees surround the area.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Camp Host, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/mona to be notified when sites open up.
Mona campground is known for fishing, boating, and canoeing on Blue River Reservoir, with well-maintained sites situated on the northwest shore among mixed conifers that provide privacy. Campers consistently praise the cleanliness of vault toilets, friendly camp host, spacious sites, and beautiful scenic setting.
Wildlife alert: Gray fox, American beaver, Steller's jay, red-breasted sapsucker, ruffed grouse, northern saw-whet owl, western skink, northern rubber boa, and northwestern garter snake documented in the area.
Insider tips for Mona: Book reservations up to six months in advance; they must be made at least four days prior All campsites are paved; note one tight turn for large RVs entering the park Purchase firewood for sale on-site; fire rings available at campsites
Skip Mona if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You prefer year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only. You book last-minute — federal campground fills quickly; four-day advance booking minimum.
Best time to visit Mona: May through September — Official reservation window; campground operates seasonally May through October with reservations available May through mid-September.
Nearby campgrounds: Lookout Campground And Boat Launch - Willamette (Blue River, OR), Delta (Blue River, OR), Mckenzie Bridge (Coburg, OR), Horse Creek Group Campground (MCKENZIE BRIDGE, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Mona
Cell signal at Mona (Blue River, OR): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
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.
Known for fishing, boating, canoeing and other water sports, Mona campground is located on the northwest shore of Blue River Reservoir. The campground is situated on a long, narrow strip of mixed conifers along the shore, the thick vegetation secludes each campsite, allowing for privacy. Slopes of mixed conifers and other trees surround the area.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook reservations up to six months in advance; they must be made at least four days prior
All campsites are paved; note one tight turn for large RVs entering the park
Purchase firewood for sale on-site; fire rings available at campsites
Official reservation window; campground operates seasonally May through October with reservations available May through mid-September
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Located 51 miles east of Eugene, OR. Follow Hwy 126 to the east, take a left turn on Forest Road 15 at Blue River Reservoir turn off. Follow Blue River Reservoir RD approximately 4 miles, take left turn across bridge to access campground. The campground entrance is on the left.
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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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