USDA Forest Service · Oregon
Mona
USDA Forest Service · Oregon, United States
- Sites
- 22
- Hookups
- 20 no hookups
- Season
- May 7 to September 6
- Max RV length
- 70 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,453 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- WEST SIDE RESERVOIR (NFSR 1500120) · crushed aggregate or gravel · high clearance vehicles
- Lake
- Willamette National Forest
- Nearest town
- Blue River
- Address
- Blue River, OR, 97413
- Phone
- 801-226-3564
- Activities
- Canoeing, Fishing, Picnicking
10 numbered sites are mapped one by one - the site map below shows each with its facts and pictures.
Site map
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About
Overview
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.
Reservations are available May through mid-September. They can be made up to six months in advance, but must be made at least four days prior to your intended arrival date.
Recreation
Fishing, boating, swimming, and water skiing on Blue River Reservoir draw campers here. There is hiking on Buck Mountain Trail and Lookout Creek Old Growth Trail. Sightseeing is popular on the West Cascades National Scenic Byway.
Facilities
Mona Campground is popular for water play and fishing on Blue River Reservoir. There are 20 single and two double sites with tables and fire rings. Drinking water, vault toilets, and firewood for sale are provided. There is a host onsite. The campground road and parking spurs are paved, with mostly flat sites that accommodate either tents or trailers/RVs.
Natural Features
The campground sits on the northeastern shore of Blue River Reservoir and can be accessed by driving the West Cascades National Scenic Byway. It is located in the Willamette National Forest on the western slopes of the Cascade Mountains.
Nearby Attractions
Come for water play or fishing at Blue River Reservoir or for exploring the nearby trails and Scenic Byway.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48° | 35° | 22° | 63° | 7 of 11 |
| February | 44° | 34° | 9° | 66° | 9 of 11 |
| March | 49° | 34° | 23° | 72° | 9 of 11 |
| April | 54° | 38° | 23° | 76° | 4 of 11 |
| May | 62° | 46° | 38° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 70° | 50° | 42° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 81° | 58° | 48° | 99° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 83° | 59° | 51° | 105° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 74° | 54° | 44° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 64° | 46° | 38° | 85° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 54° | 40° | 19° | 71° | 3 of 10 |
| December | 46° | 34° | 17° | 65° | 6 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
- Buck Mountain East Trailhead · 2.4 mi as the crow flies
Buck Mountain 3.5 mi Hike · Drive there - Delta Old Growth Nature Trail Trailhead · 2.8 mi as the crow flies
Delta Nature 0.4 mi Hike · Drive there - King's Castle Trailhead · 3.0 mi as the crow flies
King Castle 4.2 mi Hike · Drive there - Buck Mountain West Trailhead · 3.2 mi as the crow flies
Buck Mountain 3.5 mi Hike · Drive there - Tidbits South Trailhead · 4.4 mi as the crow flies
Tidbits South 1.3 mi Hike · Drive there
All 410 trails in Willamette National Forest
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
Nearby campgrounds
- Lookout Campground and Boat Launch - Willamette · USDA Forest Service · 0 mi · 21 sites
- Delta · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi · 38 sites
- Mckenzie Bridge · USDA Forest Service · 5 mi · 26 sites
- Horse Creek Group Campground · USDA Forest Service · 6 mi · 1 sites
- Paradise in Oregon · USDA Forest Service · 8 mi · 62 sites
All public campgrounds in Oregon · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-03-01. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.