Established Camping
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.
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
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonAvailable
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileGood
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Pets
- Fires