Overview

Enjoy a beautiful drive through the picturesque Cow Creek drainage on your way to one of the most interesting campgrounds in the Umpqua.

Located under a bluff and surrounded by a forest of cedar, pine, and madrone, Devil’s Flat is a small campground with three campsites, a bevy of hiking opportunities, and a handful of historic landmarks.

On the north side of the campground, you can see the stone ruins of an old water fixture built by the Civilian Conservation Corps “Fire-Eaters” in the 1930s. On the south side is the old Devil's Flat Guard Station, where you’ll find a Ranger Cabin built in 1915 and a 1920s-era horse barn. Near the ranger cabin, in a fir tree, you can also see the tiki carving that gave Devil’s Flat its name.

Facilities

• Three tent/trailer sites

• Vault Toilet

• Each site has a picnic table and fire ring

• Open year-round; first come, first serve

• Gravel Road, Spurs, and Parking

• Maximum Vehicle Length: 22 feet

Natural Features

Visitors to the Umpqua National Forest are often taken aback by the unique landscapes of southwestern Oregon. High Cascades glaciation, whitewater rapids, and explosive geologic events have shaped the distinctive landscape on the 983,239 acres of forest that provides spectacular scenery as well as an abundance of natural and cultural resources.

Verdant stands of hemlock, fir and cedar transition to forests of mixed conifers and hardwoods at lower elevations, while alpine ecosystems dominate high peaks.

The translation of the word "Umpqua," meaning "thundering waters," defines the area. The Forest's waterways and diversity create desirable habitat for many species of fish and wildlife, in addition to providing outstanding recreational opportunities to our local communities and visitors.

Recreation

Devil’s Flat offers easy access to beautiful hikes of varying length and difficulty:

Cow Creek Falls Trail #1422 makes a 0.3-mile loop along cascading Cow Creek Gorge.

Elk’s Skull Bluff Trail #1428A makes a 0.5-mile loop from the campground to a vantage point of the Upper Cow Creek drainage.

Maranatha Trail #1422A travels 1.5 miles to a viewpoint over the Cow Creek drainage.

Devil’s Flat Trail #1428 leads five miles to the top of Red Mountain.

Nearby Attractions

• Galesville Reservoir

Contact Info

Important Notices

• • Campfires are allowed in Forest Service installed metal fire rings when conditions allow. Learn more about current fire information: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/umpqua/fire/info

  • Quiet hours between 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.

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

  • Electric or water hook ups are not available.

  • Drinking water is not available, please bring your own.

  • Trash facilities are not available; pack it in, pack it out

  • Fireworks are prohibited.

  • OHV/ATV use is prohibited in the campground.

  • There is no cell phone coverage

  • Dogs must be on a leash.

  • Maximum length of stay anywhere on the forest is 14 days.

  • Must pay via Scan & Pay onsite with the Recreation.gov app.

  • $5.00 per extra vehicle per night. 

Available Activities

• Historic & Cultural Site - Historic & Cultural Site
• Hiking - Hiking
• Camping - Camping

Directions

<p>From Azalea, OR, travel east on County Road 36 for about 17 miles to Devil’s Flat Campground, located on the left side of the road.</p>

Cancellation Policy

<p>This is a <a href="https://help.recreation.gov/helpcenter?id=kb_article&sys_id=53b5c4e91b206410201beb9ce54bcbce&table=" rel="nofollow"><strong>Scan and Pay campground</strong></a>. There are no refunds, modifications, cancellations, or other fee changes allowed with Scan and Pay payments. This system is the same as putting cash into a fee tube and cannot be refunded.</p>

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