Fishing the North Umpqua River and hiking to Susan Creek Falls are two of the main draws at this 30-site BLM campground along the river corridor east of campgrounds around Idleyld Park. Sites are paved and level, each with a picnic table, BBQ grill, and fire pit. Sites 3 through 7 and 22 through 30 back up to the river, and sites 4 through 7 have direct sightlines over the water. The river sound is audible from most of the loop, which also helps mask noise from the adjacent highway.
The campground reopened after fire damage, and some sites on the interior of the loop still show evidence of that history. The bathhouse, rebuilt in 2022, includes five individual shower stalls plus separate men's and women's restrooms. Multiple reviewers flag the facilities as consistently clean and well-stocked. A camp host makes regular rounds. The campground accommodates rigs up to 96 feet and has a dump station on site.
Hikers can connect to the Emerald Trail, which links to a day-use area and continues to Susan Creek Falls, roughly three miles round trip from camp. The North Umpqua Highway Dispersed — BLM Swiftwater area lies a few miles west for those wanting dispersed alternatives. As Lee D. notes, "be aware of poison oak all along the trail." The campground is reservation-only and open May 15 through September 15, so booking ahead is the move for anyone planning a summer trip.
Description
Overview
Reservations must be made 1-day prior to arrival.Firewood is currently unavailable for purchase on site.Susan Creek Campground is well known for its beautiful setting along the emerald-green waters of the North Umpqua Wild and Scenic River. Nestled under the canopy of a mature forest, the campsites are surrounded by trees up to seven feet in diameter. It is a short drive from the Umpqua National Forest, which boasts incredible glacial-cut mountain slopes across 984,602 acres of forest.
Recreation
Hiking, picnicking, and relaxing are the primary activities at the campground. Well-developed trails on both the east and the west ends of the campground wind through tall trees and lush green understory providing views of wildlife such as the resident blacktail deer and soaring osprey. In spring and fall, salmon and steelhead trout come upriver to spawn, providing good fishing opportunities. Fishing on this stretch of the river is limited to fly-fishing only. The river also attracts swimmers and whitewater rafters and kayakers.
Facilities
The campground is built on a loop with 29 separate sites. You will have access to amenities including multiple spigots for drinking water, flush restrooms, horseshoe pits (currently closed), nature trails, an emergency phone, and an amphitheater where Bureau of Land Management staff present educational programs on weekend evenings in July and August.
Natural Features
Susan Creek is on the western edge of the Cascade Mountains, set along the famous North Umpqua River. You will be treated to sounds of the rushing river as it weaves its way through volcanic bedrock. majestic fir, cedar, and hemlock trees dominate the mountainous region.
Nearby Attractions
The campground is centrally located, with easy access to nearby rafting, fly-fishing, mountain biking, picnicking and waterfall viewing. The 79-mile long North Umpqua Trail is a great place to hike or mountain bike, and can be reached from the campground by either trail or road. The Susan Creek Falls trail winds through a forest of diverse tree and plant species, ending at the stunning Susan Creek Falls. Take a drive along the Rogue-Umpqua National Scenic Byway yielding gorgeous views of mountain peaks, forested canyons, and alpine lakes.
Fee Info
A $5.00 per additional vehicle charge must paid upon arrival in the fee box at the campground informational kiosk.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsSusan Creek Campground is located in Oregon near Idleyld Park
Directions
The campground is located just past milepost 28 on Highway 138.
Address
777 NW Garden Valley Blvd.
Roseburg, OR 97471
Coordinates
43.2966667 N
122.8933333 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 7/11/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 7/11/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 38 min from Grants Pass, OR
- 1 hr 39 min from Eugene, OR
- 1 hr 57 min from Medford, OR
- 2 hrs 13 min from Corvallis, OR
