Established Camping
Scaredman Recreation Site — North Umpqua Wild And Scenic River
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Our facility is experiencing a temporary water outage. Please bring all the water youll need for your visit, including drinking water.
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
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
Scaredman has 10 campsites with tables and fire rings. Drinking water is currently unavailable from spigots within the campground. A vault toilet on site. Campers will also have access to the riverside day-use area.
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.
Location
Scaredman Recreation Site — North Umpqua Wild And Scenic River is located in Oregon
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
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Detours Nearby
Umpqua National Forest Steamboat Falls Campground
46 min away
BLM Susan Creek Recreation Site
1 hr 28 min away
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 51 min from Grants Pass
- 2 hrs 52 min from Eugene
- 3 hrs 11 min from Medford
- 3 hrs 27 min from Corvallis
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Pets
- Fires
