Sugar Pine Group Campground

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Howard Prairie Lake, Jackson County, Oregon
Howard Prairie Lake, Jackson County, Oregon

Sugar Pine Group Campground

Howard Prairie Lake


Sugar Pine Group Campground

Sugar Pine Group Campground is located at the southern end of Howard Prairie Lake, 28 miles east of Ashland. Jackson County operates 7 parks with campgrounds around the shores of the 2000-acre lake.

Campers enjoy a variety of activities at the lake, ranging from boating and waterskiing to swimming and fishing. Many good hiking trails are nearby, including the Pacific Crest Trail, which passes by Sugar Pine Campground.

Sugar Pine Group Campground is composed of 11 campsites, which combined can accommodate up to 150 people. A swim cove is only a short stroll from the camp. Facilities at the group site include a group fire ring, fire pits, BBQs, and horseshoe pits. The site is available for all kinds of groups from family reunions to wedding parties.

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Sugar Pine Group Campground Basics
Sugar Pine Group Campground Location: Howard Prairie Dam Access Road, 28 miles east of Ashland. See complete directions below
Elevation: 4,525 feet
Nearby Gateway Cities: Ashland - 28 miles
Number of Sites: 1 group site composed of 11 campsites
Open - Closed: Usually open mid-April through October
Max. People per single site: 150 (including children)
Vehicles per single site: not designated
Pets: On leash, always attended
Jackson County Parks: (541) 774-8183

Sugar Pine Group Campground Reservations
Reservations Required Reservations may be made up to 9 months in advance of arrival date.
Maximum vehicle length: None designated
Wheelchair accessible sites: Restroom, parking
Fees: $250 per night
Reservations: (541) 774-8183
Check-in time:
Check-out time:
2:00 PM
12:00 PM

Sugar Pine Group Campground Amenities
Campsites: Picnic tables, large campfire ring, fire pits, BBQs; no hook-ups
Campground: Vault toilets, piped water, gray water dump sites
Showers: No
Dump station: No
Attractions near Sugar Pine Group Campground:
  • Enjoy Howard Prairie Lake for swimming, boating, waterskiing, and fishing.
  • Find boat ramps nearby at Klum Landing Park, Grizzly Park, and Willow Point.
  • Howard Prairie Resort also has a boat ramp, marina, boat rentals, store and restaurant.
  • Hike along the famous Pacific Crest Trail.




Sugar Pine Campground Directions

Exit 14 in Ashland off I-5, east on Highway 66 for one mile, then Dead Indian Memorial Rd. (Mountain Lakes) 17 miles to Hyatt Prairie Rd. Travel 5 miles to Dam Rd and take Dam Road to Sugar Pine Park.

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