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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. Recreation Fishing is very popular in the Clackamas and anglers can expect winter Steelhead, spring Chinook and late summer Kokanee salmon, as well as other species of freshwater fish. Whitewater rafting is also a favorite activity among visitors. The Clackamas River provides miles of wild water as it snakes through the scenic Cascade range. A hiking trail meanders along the riverbank, north and south of the campground. Scenic driving is available on the nearby West Cascades National Scenic Byway, which follows the river. Facilities The campground offers about eight tent-only campsites, half of which are on the waterfront. Each site is equipped with a table and campfire ring with grill. Accessible vault toilets are provided. Drinking water is not available at the campground. Natural Features The campground is nestled in a wooded area of the Mt. Hood National Forest, thick with moss and greenery, at an elevation of about 1,000 feet. The river provides habitat for the federally protected bald eagle and northern spotted owl, as well as the occasional peregrine falcon. A variety of wildlife make its home in the area. Nearby Attractions The Clackamas River, just below nearby Indian Henry Campground to the North Fork Reservoir, provides 12.5 miles of class III-IV whitewater. Outfitters are located in the town of Estacada. ADA Access: N
From Estacada, travel east on Highway 224 for about 21 miles to the campground.
Pros:
- Small campground, not very much noise from other campers.
- Large sites.
- Easy river access, many sites have open view of the river.
Cons:
- Could be better cleaned. We noticed random trash around the campground.
- No privacy between spaces 5 & 6, our tents were maybe 50 feet apart.
-Lots of highway noise!
Good place to camp.
No electricity. Vault toilet that include friendly spiders.
Was awesome to have river access at the site.
Absolutely one of our favorite places to enjoy on the Clackamas River spot # 3 is the best says Lilly the Lama. Good for off season camping also.
The spot we rented was nice, they didn't have the fire pits open cause of fire warning. All spots are next to the river they are also right next to the road. During the day it noisy cause of cars, after 8pm it quiets down. They have chest toilet (i seen cleaner outhouses) and old water pump. I enjoyed my time there, they would get one more star if we where allowed to use fire pit.
