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Scaredman Recreation Site — North Umpqua Wild And Scenic River

Scaredman Recreation Site is located near the North Umpqua Wild and Scenic River in Oregon. The terrain consists of forested areas and riverbanks, providing a natural setting for camping. Temperatures can range from 30°F in winter to 85°F in summer, and nearby attractions include the Umpqua Hot Springs and Toketee Falls.

Description

Bureau of Land Management

North Umpqua Wild and Scenic River

Overview

Reservations must be made 5 days prior to arrival. Disregard the "FF" (First-Come-First-Serve) availability. We do not allow on-site transactions. Off the beaten path, this minimally developed campground along Canton Creek features riverside picnic sites, drinking water spigots, and a vault restroom facility. Nearby, there are several outstanding undeveloped swimming holes along both Canton and Steamboat Creeks. Canton Creek and Steamboat Creek are closed to all angling. Just 3 miles downstream from Scaredman, the North Umpqua River offers world-class fly-fishing.

Recreation

Picnicing, relaxing, and swimming are the primary recreation activites taking place at Cavitt Creek Recreation Site.__ Fishing and whitewater rafting activites can take place just 3 miles downstream on the North Umpqua River.

Facilities

Picnicing, relaxing, and swimming are the primary recreation activites taking place at Cavitt Creek Recreation Site.__ Fishing and whitewater rafting activites can take place just 3 miles downstream on the North Umpqua River.

Natural Features

The recreation site is remote in heavily wooded area of different species. The campground and day-use area are at 1390' along a creek and many waterfalls, rivers, and forests are in the surrounding region.

Nearby Attractions

Within a short drive from the campground you can have opportunities for day of rafting on the North Umpqua, fishing, hiking, viewing waterfalls, or driving along the Rogue - Umpqua National Scenic Byway. Just 3 miles downstream from Canton Creek is Steamboat Creek, a short tributary of the North Umpqua River, that can provide many opportunites for swimming.

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Location

Scaredman Recreation Site — North Umpqua Wild And Scenic River is located in Oregon

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Directions

From Roseburg, travel east on Highway 138 for 40 miles. Turn left/north onto Steamboat Creek Road and then after a half mile, turn left/north onto Canton Creek Road. Scaredman is three miles from the Steamboat Creek/Canton Creek junction. Elevation: 1390___

Coordinates

43.37987 N
122.76139 W

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Reviewed Jul. 4, 2017

Good clean camp

Accessible by car, nice waterfall, pretty biews of river running water, and SO MANY DOGWOODS

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