Scaredman Recreation Site
North Umpqua Wild and Scenic River
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.
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.
Need to Know
Reservations must be made 5 days prior to arrival.
We do not allow first-come-first-serve camping. No transactions on-site.
Currently no drinking water available
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
No host on site
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.
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.
Contact Information
Mailing
777 NW Garden Valley BLVD Roseburg OR 97471
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 541-440-4930
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving 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’
Available Campsites
- Site Site 006, Loop Northern, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Site 007, Loop Northern, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Site 009, Loop Northern, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Site 005, Loop Southern, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Site 003, Loop Southern, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Site 002, Loop Southern, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Site 001, Loop Southern, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Site 008, Loop Northern, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Site 010, Loop Northern, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Site 004, Loop Southern, Type Standard Nonelectric
