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Scaredman Recreation Site
BLMBureau of Land Management — Roseburg · Oregon · North Umpqua Wild and Scenic River
| Agency | BLMBureau of Land Management |
|---|---|
| Area | North Umpqua Wild and Scenic River |
| Location | Roseburg · Oregon · North Umpqua Wild and Scenic River · 43.37987, -122.76139 · Map |
| Sites | 10 public sites counted from the federal listing — 10 standard nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 10 sites Water hookups at 0 of 10 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 10 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 10 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | $10 per night |
| Check-in / out | In 01:00 PM · Out 11:00 AM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 10 sites, as reported |
| Phone | 541-440-4930 |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-09-03.
From the official listing
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.
Drinking water is currently unavailable from spigots within the campground.
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.
Directions, from the listing
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’
Nearest federal campgrounds
3 mi straight-line · Glide OregonFSU.S. Forest ServiceSteamboat Ball Field Group Site
3 mi straight-line · GLIDE OregonFSU.S. Forest ServiceBogus Creek Campground
4 mi straight-line · Glide OregonBLMBureau of Land ManagementRock Creek Pavilion
8 mi straight-line · Idleyld Park OregonBLMBureau of Land ManagementSusan Creek Campground
9 mi straight-line · Roseburg Oregon
Trip Card — Scaredman Recreation Site
Roseburg · Oregon · North Umpqua Wild and Scenic River
| Agency | BLM · Bureau of Land Management |
|---|---|
| Location | Roseburg · Oregon · North Umpqua Wild and Scenic River |
| Fees | $10 per night |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 10 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10119398 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.