Scaredman Recreation Site

$10.00/night

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777 NW Garden Valley BLVD
Roseburg, OR 97471

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.

Camp site features

Across 10 camp sites:

  • Pets allowed: all 10 sites
  • Largest party: 8 people

Fees

$10 per night

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’

Stay Limit

Check in from 1 PM, check out by 11 AM.

Reviews

22 reviews
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John S
Loop:Northern
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Reviewed 2 months ago
No water, no camp fires & the bathrooms are disgusting
Kasi Q
Loop:Northern
Site:
Reviewed 2 months ago
There were campers who had fires. When posted everywhere including some camp spots NO FIRES!!! no one forrest service that came through× 2 asked them to put fires. Really sad and entitled people think they can do whatever. Also people staying in the day use only ! We love scardman! We go several times in the summer.
Mark A
Loop:Southern
Site:
Reviewed 3 months ago
We had the whole campground to ourselves midweek in summer, amazing
Lisa R
Loop:Southern
Site:
Reviewed 3 months ago
Campsites were nice and spread out and well maintained. Bathroom had plenty of TP. Large trash bins. No camp host. Great little swimming spot just across the street of the campground. No cell service for AT&T.
Mary F
Loop:Southern
Site:
Reviewed 3 months ago
Always a good time with friends & family..
Sam S
Loop:Southern
Site:
Reviewed 3 months ago
Needs water!! That’s all. Then my experience would be excellent
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Season dates

Peak season

May 15, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026

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Peak season

May 21, 2027 – Nov 13, 2027

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Peak season

May 21, 2028 – Nov 13, 2028

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