Aquila Vista Recreation Site
Scotts Mills, Oregon · 1,388 ft · In Molalla
Photos: BLM
Wildfire 21 mi E: Austin, 12,888 acres, 98% contained
At a glance
4 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 1,388 ft (423 m)1,388 ft423 m
Sites1
Aquila Vista Recreation Site lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
All 1 shown · by site number
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
Amenities
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- Group sites only
From BLM National Recreation Sites & Facilities, OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards
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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.
From BLM National Recreation Sites & Facilities, OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, and Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · · Edit
Cell service
Report signalFCC map: no coverage reported
- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Aquila Vista Recreation Site: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny, 8% chance of rain65°52°
- ThuSunny77°55°
- FriSunny76°51°
- SatChance Light Rain, 51% chance of rain59°43°
- SunMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain, 15% chance of rain59°44°
Nearby camping
SeeSee all on the mapCedar Grove Campground
Public Land · 3.4 mi · Molalla
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Public Land · 4.0 mi · Molalla
Three Bears Campground
Public Land · 4.2 mi · Molalla
3 more within 25 mi
3 OpenStreetMap entries in Scotts Mills share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
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Location and contact
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