Bureau of Land Management · Oregon
Aquila Vista Recreation Site
Bureau of Land Management · Oregon, United States
- Sites
- 1
- Hookups
- 1 with water, 1 no hookups
- Season
- June 26 to October 17
- Cost
- Standard fees apply and are non-refundable. No discounts apply to any group site.
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,398 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 2
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Molalla
- Nearest town
- Salem
- Address
- Bureau of Land Management, Salem, OR, 97306
- Phone
- 503-375-5646
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Photography, Wildlife Viewing
1 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Aquila Vista is available for overnight group camping for groups up to 20 people and 8 vehicles. The opening date for 2026 is June 26.
The site is located in the heart of the forest next to a significant spring fed wetland, with excellent birding opportunities. There is plenty of hiking and natural beauty to see at Aquila Vista including a small waterfall. Amenities include vault toilet, two group picnic shelters with multiple picnic tables and a metal fire ring. There is no running water at Aquila Vista; ensure that you bring plenty of drinking, cooking and sanitation water. There is no firewood at the site or firewood collection allowed, please bring your own firewood if you wish to have a fire. The campsite can have mosquitoes in the summer; bring bug repellent. Trash service is not provided. You are welcome to drop off trash at the dumpster at Cedar Grove.
Recreation
The Molalla River Trail System is an extensive network of more than 20 miles of trails for hikers, bicyclists and equestrians. The trail system can be accessed from Aquila Vista. The system combines both single track trails and old forest roads. The trails wind through the forested foothills and slopes of the Molalla River Valley, occasionally offering scenic glimpses of the forests and mountains of the Cascade Range. The system offers a variety of difficulty levels for a wide range of mountain biking, hiking and horseback riding enthusiasts. Trails are generally marked with directional signs and levels of difficulty. Additional equestrian access to the trail system is from Hardy Creek or Annie’s Cabin Trailheads where there is ample parking for horse trailers. Mountain bikers and hikers can also access the trail system via Amanda’s, Americorp, and Sandquist ’s Trailheads.
Facilities
Amenities include vault restrooms, two group picnic shelters with multiple picnic tables, and metal fire rings. There is no running water at Aquila Vista, ensure that you bring plenty of drinking, cooking, and sanitation water. There is no firewood at the site or firewood collection allowed, please bring your own firewood if you wish to have a fire.
Natural Features
The site is located in the heart of the forest next to a significant wetland. There is plenty of hiking and natural beauty to be seen at Aquila Vista including a small waterfall.
Nearby Attractions
Enjoy a scenic drive along the Molalla Wild and Scenic River which offers easy river access and opportunities for picnicking, swimming, camping, whitewater boating and fishing. The Molalla is one of the few undammed tributaries of the Willamette River and cuts a picturesque gorge on its way to the valley floor.
Charges & Cancellations
Standard fees apply and are non-refundable.
Visit https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies for more information.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47° | 36° | 18° | 61° | 7 of 11 |
| February | 44° | 34° | 16° | 63° | 9 of 11 |
| March | 50° | 34° | 26° | 69° | 7 of 11 |
| April | 53° | 37° | 24° | 74° | 4 of 11 |
| May | 60° | 47° | 37° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 66° | 49° | 41° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 80° | 55° | 49° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 82° | 58° | 50° | 104° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 73° | 53° | 41° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 61° | 46° | 40° | 84° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 53° | 41° | 31° | 64° | 2 of 10 |
| December | 46° | 35° | 21° | 62° | 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.
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- Cedar Grove Campground · Bureau of Land Management · 3 mi · 10 sites
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- Elkhorn Valley Recreation Site · Bureau of Land Management · 13 mi · 23 sites
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