Sunstrip

Mt. Hood National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking

Location: Estacada, OR, OR

Price: From $22.29 per night

Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (4 reviews)

Season: May through October

Campground closed due to the 2020 Riverside Wildfire Sunstrip Campground is a primitive campground on the banks of the Clackamas Wild and Scenic River. It provides access to a variety of outdoor activities, but retains the look and feel of true nature, with only a few amenities. The campground offers about eight tent-only campsites, half of which are on the waterfront.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/sunstrip to be notified when sites open up.

Primitive campground on the banks of the Clackamas Wild and Scenic River with excellent fishing for winter Steelhead, spring Chinook, and late summer Kokanee salmon. Campers praise it as one of their favorite spots for riverside camping and wildlife watching.

Wildlife alert: Bobcat, Columbian Black-tailed Deer, American Pika, Douglas's Squirrel, Pacific Wren, Red-tailed Hawk, Osprey, Steller's Jay, and Northwestern Garter Snake

Insider tips for Sunstrip: Site #3 and #4 are recommended by campers for best light, open space, and river access Book early—this is a federal campground with only 8 sites and high demand All sites are next to the river for direct water access and fishing opportunities

Skip Sunstrip if: You need hookups—no hookups available at this primitive campground. You're sensitive to highway noise—sites are adjacent to Highway 224 with daytime traffic noise. You prefer more privacy and buffers between sites—sites lack privacy screening.

Best time to visit Sunstrip: May-October — Official operating season for the campground. Off-season — Campers report good off-season camping availability.

Nearby campgrounds: Roaring River (Estacada, OR), Fish Creek (Or) (Estacada, OR), Indian Henry (Estacada, OR), Lazy Bend (Estacada, OR).

Cell Phone Coverage at Sunstrip

Cell signal at Sunstrip (Estacada, 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.

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Estacada, OR, OR★ 4.8 (4 reviews)From $22.29/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Campground closed due to the 2020 Riverside Wildfire Sunstrip Campground is a primitive campground on the banks of the Clackamas Wild and Scenic River. It provides access to a variety of outdoor activities, but retains the look and feel of true nature, with only a few amenities. The campground offers about eight tent-only campsites, half of which are on the waterfront.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
PetsAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need hookups—no hookups available at this primitive campground✕ You're sensitive to highway noise—sites are adjacent to Highway 224 with daytime traffic noise✕ You prefer more privacy and buffers between sites—sites lack privacy screening

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Site #3 and #4 are recommended by campers for best light, open space, and river access

Book early

this is a federal campground with only 8 sites and high demand

All sites are next to the river for direct water access and fishing opportunities

Best: May-October

Official operating season for the campground

Best: Off-season

Campers report good off-season camping availability

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Bobcat, Columbian Black-tailed Deer, American Pika, Douglas's Squirrel, Pacific Wren, Red-tailed Hawk, Osprey, Steller's Jay, and Northwestern Garter Snake

Location

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Getting there →

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

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Mt. Hood National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Mt. Hood National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Sunstrip cost per night?+
Sunstrip costs $22.29 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Sunstrip open?+
Sunstrip is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Sunstrip have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Sunstrip?+
Sunstrip is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Sunstrip?+
Sunstrip is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Sunstrip?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Sunstrip is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Sunstrip open, and what are check-in times?+
Sunstrip is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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●Data sources on this page
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$22.29 /night★ 4.8 (4)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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