Sunnyside Coke Ovens

In the early 1900's the Columbia Coke Ovens were used to convert coal into coke, a very hot burning fuel that was used in early metal smelters across the country. Now known as the Sunnyside Coke Ovens, operations ended in 1958, where the site was abandoned for years. The historic site, including a train depot, has been preserved by the Castle Country OHV Trail System. The 15-foot-tall domes have had their fronts removed for the safety of visitors. The area and entire site is accessible in all vehicle types, but the campground access can be a little rough for passenger cars. The FREE camping is a small loop with multiple primitive sites in the scrub brush, and there is one vault toilet near the camping area.