Sisters, OR

Ice Cap Campground

77 ratings on Recreation.gov

Availability

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About this spot

Overview

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.  This campground has both reservable and FCFS sites. Campfires allowed until and unless otherwise posted. Fire bans are common during summer months. Please plan accordingly.  Scan and Pay might be offered at this campground; It is recommended that you pay by cash or check for FCFS campsites. There are no refunds, modifications, cancellations, or other fee changes allowed with FCFS payments. This system is the same as putting cash into a fee tube and cannot be refunded. Please download the Rec.Gov app prior to arriving at the campground as there may be no cellular service or very limited service at the campground. If no Scan & Pay option is available you must pay via cash or check. Reservations may be made up to 6 months in advance of arrival date by reserving online at RECREATION.GOV or by calling 877-444-6777.

Recreation

The McKenzie River National Recreation Trail is a hiking and biking destination. The McKenzie Wild & Scenic River is well known for boating and fishing as are Carmen Reservoir, Fish Lake and Clear Lake. There is a 3 mile loop trail to Koosah Falls and Sahalie Falls.

Facilities

Ice Cap offers 22 campsites with 9 that are walk-in tent sites. The other 13 can accommodate either tents or RVs. Each site has a fire ring and picnic table. There are vault toilets. There may or may not be a host onsite.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (541) 967-3917.

Nearby Attractions

McKenzie Pass-Santiam Pass National Scenic Byway, McKenzie River National Recreation Trail (hiking and mountain biking destination), the McKenzie Wild & Scenic River for boating and fishing, Carmen Reservoir for boating and fishing, Sahalie and Koosah Falls and the 3-mile waterfalls loop trail.  This area of the Willamette National Forest is a destination spot for hiking, biking, fishing, and water sports. A boat ramp and lake access are within one mile, and hot springs, river access and a non-motorized boat ramp are within ten miles. Visitors also enjoy the views along the National Scenic Byway.

Typical weather

Air temperature

Average daily high-low
Average daily high and low air temperature, January through DecemberEach vertical bar shows a monthly average daily high and low in degrees Fahrenheit.44°29°JJanuary: average high 44°F, average low 29°F43°28°FFebruary: average high 43°F, average low 28°F46°30°MMarch: average high 46°F, average low 30°F52°33°AApril: average high 52°F, average low 33°F61°40°MMay: average high 61°F, average low 40°F72°48°JJune: average high 72°F, average low 48°F83°54°JJuly: average high 83°F, average low 54°F81°54°AAugust: average high 81°F, average low 54°F73°49°SSeptember: average high 73°F, average low 49°F61°42°OOctober: average high 61°F, average low 42°F49°33°NNovember: average high 49°F, average low 33°F44°31°DDecember: average high 44°F, average low 31°F

5-year average · Open-Meteo

McKenzie River

Average water temperature
Average water temperature for McKenzie River, January through DecemberEach point shows the monthly average water temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.39°JJanuary: average water temperature 39°F39°FFebruary: average water temperature 39°F40°MMarch: average water temperature 40°F41°AApril: average water temperature 41°F44°MMay: average water temperature 44°F46°JJune: average water temperature 46°F49°JJuly: average water temperature 49°F49°AAugust: average water temperature 49°F46°SSeptember: average water temperature 46°F43°OOctober: average water temperature 43°F41°NNovember: average water temperature 41°F40°DDecember: average water temperature 40°F

Water: MCKENZIE RIVER AT OUTLET OF CLEAR LAKE, OR (USGS 14158500)

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