Scaredman Recreation Site

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.

Photos

Scaredman Portal Sign
Scaredman Portal Sign
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Typical Campsite at Scaredman
Typical Campsite at Scaredman
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Scaredman Day-Use parking
Scaredman Day-Use parking
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View of campsite and vegetation at Scaredman Recreation Site.
View of campsite and vegetation at Scaredman Recreation Site.
Bureau of Land Management
Day-Use picnic table
Day-Use picnic table
BLM
Recreation Site Layout
Recreation Site Layout
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Scaredman Portal Sign
Scaredman Portal Sign
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Typical Campsite at Scaredman
Typical Campsite at Scaredman
BLM
Scaredman Day-Use parking
Scaredman Day-Use parking
BLM
View of campsite and vegetation at Scaredman Recreation Site.
View of campsite and vegetation at Scaredman Recreation Site.
Bureau of Land Management
Day-Use picnic table
Day-Use picnic table
BLM
Recreation Site Layout
Recreation Site Layout
BLM
Scaredman Portal Sign
Scaredman Portal Sign
BLM
Typical Campsite at Scaredman
Typical Campsite at Scaredman
BLM
Scaredman Day-Use parking
Scaredman Day-Use parking
BLM
View of campsite and vegetation at Scaredman Recreation Site.
View of campsite and vegetation at Scaredman Recreation Site.
Bureau of Land Management
Day-Use picnic table
Day-Use picnic table
BLM
Recreation Site Layout
Recreation Site Layout
BLM
Scaredman Portal Sign
Scaredman Portal Sign
BLM
Typical Campsite at Scaredman
Typical Campsite at Scaredman
BLM
Scaredman Day-Use parking
Scaredman Day-Use parking
BLM
View of campsite and vegetation at Scaredman Recreation Site.
View of campsite and vegetation at Scaredman Recreation Site.
Bureau of Land Management
Day-Use picnic table
Day-Use picnic table
BLM
Recreation Site Layout
Recreation Site Layout
BLM

Adventure is at Your Fingertips

Phone

Activities

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CAMPING
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DAY USE AREA
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SWIMMING
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WATER ACCESS

Addresses

777 NW Garden Valley BLVD
Roseburg
Oregon
97471

Geographic Coordinates

43.37987, -122.76139

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’