Cavitt Creek Falls Recreation Site

Cavitt Creek Falls Recreation Site

Part of 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.

Firewood will no long be available for purchase on site for the remainder of the 2025 season.

Cavitt Creek Falls Recreation Site is a favorite of locals and off the beaten path of the North Umpqua corridor. Surrounded by a forest of fir, maple and cedar trees, the swimming hole at the base of a six foot waterfall on Cavitt Creeek is a welcome discovery on a hot day. 

Facilities

Cavitt Creek Campground is built on three terraced levels with varying access to all sites. Ten campsites, day use area with tables and grill, drinking water, vault restrooms, stairway to swimming area.

Maximum 34-foot vehicle length

Natural Features

The gorgeous waterfall offers a sought after swimming hole during hot days and leaping salmon in the fall months. Located on the edge of the Umpqua National Forest, at an elevation of 1050', most sites and swimming area sit under a canopy of fir, maple, and cedar trees for a shaded area on the creek.

Recreation

Picnicing, relaxing, and swimming are the primary recreation activities taking place at Cavitt Creek Recreation Site.

Cavitt Creek and Little River are open to trout fishing with artificial flies and lures only, from late May through mid September. Contact Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife for their Oregon Sportfishing regulations and exact season dates.

Nearby Attractions

Just a few miles up Little River Road you will find the Wolf Creek Falls Trailhead. The 1.2 mile long Wolf Creek Falls trail follows a picturesque stream through an old growth forest to a cascading two-tier waterfall. River flows vary throughout the year as the falls plummet over 50 and 75 foot high rock cliffs before plunging into deep pools.

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.

Important Notices

  • Reservations must be made 5 days prior to arrival.  

  • No First-Come-First-Serve currrently at this site

  • Maximum 34-foot vehicle length

  • Firewood will no long be available for purchase on site for the remainder of the 2025 season.

  • Cavitt Creek is the Roseburg BLM’s least accessible recreation site because of the three terraced levels the campground is constructed on. Renovations have upgraded access for people who use wheelchairs to parking areas, individual campsites, restrooms, and water spigots. The water play area is not accessible, but the day-use area does have an accessible waterfall viewing spot. 

  • 10 campsites on three terraced levels. Four campsites are waterfront

  • There are no hook-ups available at campsites

  • Check-in: 1:00 p.m. Check-out: 11:00 a.m.

  • Day-Use area is free of charge

  • Pets must be kept on six foot or shorter leash

Available Activities

  • Day Use Area - Day Use Area
  • Fishing - Fishing
  • Hiking - Hiking
  • Swimming - Swimming
  • Picnicking - Picnicking
  • Swimming Site - Swimming Site

Directions

<p>From Roseburg, head east on Hwy 138 for 16.5 miles. Turn right on Little River Road, head south for 6.7 miles. Turn right onto New Bridge Road, which turns into Cavitt Creek Road and continue</p> <p>3.2 miles west to recreation site. Elevation 1050’.</p>

Contact Information

Phone: 541-440-4930

777 NW Garden Valley BLVD
Roseburg, OR 97471

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