Steamboat Falls Campground

Steamboat Falls Campground

Part of Umpqua National Forest

Overview

This campground offers excellent scenery. Although Steamboat Creek is closed to all fishing, summer visitors often see large steelhead trout attempting to jump the falls during their spawning runs. The campground is located on the opposite side of Steamboat Creek from Steamboat Creek Road. Towering fir trees shade the nine campsites, and in the summer months many enjoy swimming at the falls. The trailhead for the 5.5-mile Mott segment of the North Umpqua Trail is about 6 miles southwest of the campground.

Facilities

  • Vault Toilets

  • Day Use Area

  • Each site has a picnic table and fire ring

  • Open year-round; first come, first serve

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

  • Hiking

  • Non-Motorized Boating

  • Swimming

  • Scenic Views

  • Fly Fishing on the North Umpqua River

Nearby Attractions

  • North Umpqua Trail #1414

  • Steamboat Falls

  • Steamboat Fish Viewing Site

  • Wild & Scenic North Umpqua River

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (541) 440-4930.

Important Notices

  • Campfires are allowed in developed 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.

Available Activities

  • Hiking - Hiking
  • Mountain Biking - Mountain Biking
  • Scenic Drive - Scenic Drive
  • Swimming - Swimming

Directions

<p>From Roseburg, OR take OR-138 E/NE Diamond Lake Blvd. Continue on 138 until you reach Forest Service (FS) Road #38, Steamboat Creek Road. Continue on FS Road 38 to FS Road 3810 and turn right. Cross the bridge, stay to the left, and continue on FS Road 3810 for 1 mile to Steamboat Falls Campground.</p>

Cancellation Policy

<p>Changes and Cancellations:</p><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>

Contact Information

Umpqua NF Headquarters
777 NW Garden Valley BLVD.
Roseburg, OR 97471
North Umpqua Ranger Station
18782 North Umpqua Highway
Glide, OR 97443

Rental Options

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Available Campsites

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