Established Camping
Millpond Recreation Site
Millpond Recreation Site is located near Idleyld Park, Oregon, in the North Umpqua Wild and Scenic River area. The terrain consists of forested areas and riverbanks, providing a natural setting for camping. Temperatures range from 30°F in winter to 85°F in summer, and nearby attractions include the North Umpqua Trail and Toketee Falls.
Description
Bureau of Land Management
North Umpqua Wild and Scenic River
Overview
THIS LOCATION IS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO WILDFIRE DAMAGE. Nestled along the clear waters of Rock Creek, Millponds lush forest gives way to spacious grassy areas, great for day-use and running the kids and dogs. A children's play area, a large ball-field, interpretive panels, and swimming areas are all available at Millpond. There is a short nature trail on the west end of the campground and the mile-long Sawmill Trail to the east. In 1988 congress designated the North Umpqua River as a National Wild and Scenic River, preserving and protecting it for outdoor enthusiasts. The river is a tributary of the Umpqua River, which runs for over 200 miles from the Cascade Range of southwestern Oregon to the Pacific Ocean.
Recreation
Guests can play kickball, softball or other sports in the field that's on the other side of day use parking area. Adjacent to the pavilion are horseshoe pits and a playground to entertain young ones. From the pavilion, visitors can follow a 1-mile interpretive trail that passes through the site of an old lumber mill. Between the pavilion and campground there is a swimming hole for the whole family to enjoy with a beach, picninc tables, and grills.
Natural Features
Millpond is just west of the Umpqua National Forest, in a lush region full of Douglas fir trees, western red cedar and sugar pines. The campground is in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains at an elevation of 1,170 feet.
Nearby Attractions
Visitors can get their adventure fix with kayaking and whitewater rafting and fishing in the North Umpqua River, just five miles away. The incredibly scenic 79-mile North Umpqua Trail is ideal for mountain biking and hiking. And for a family-friendly destination, the nearby Rock Creek Fish Hatchery allows visitors to view salmon and steelhead.
Location
Millpond Recreation Site is located in Oregon
Directions
Travel 22 miles east of Roseburg on Highway 138. Six miles east of Glide, turn north on Rock Creek Road (County Road 78). Travel five miles to the campground. Elevation: 1170
Address
25005 Rock Creek Rd
Idleyld park, OR 97447
Coordinates
43.380448 N
122.9481 W
Access
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Stay Connected
- WiFiAvailable
- VerizonAvailable
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileAvailable
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Pets