All Forest-operated developed recreation sites will no longer accept cash or check. Scan & Pay will be available at campgrounds, trailheads, showers, RV dump stations, boat ramps, and picnic day use areas across the Forest.
How will this impact how you recreate in summer 2026?
With limited or no cell service across the Forest, visitors will need to download the Recreation.gov app and add a valid payment method before heading out on their adventure. After arriving at a recreation site or open campsite, locate the nearest information board and scan the provided QR code with the Recreation.gov app. After paying, visitors should write down and display their confirmation code on their car dashboard or campsite post. At recreation sites with no cell service, the payment will be noted as ‘pending’ with the payment going through once service is restored.
Be prepared, download the Recreation.gov app today: https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app
What do recreators need to know about paying for first-come, first-served Forest-operated sites?
1. With limited cell service across the Forest - Download the Recreation.gov app BEFORE you leave for your adventure: https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app
2. Create an account.
3. Put in a valid form of payment.
4. Find an open campsite and then use the Recreation.gov app to scan the QR code at campgrounds kiosks.
5. Don't want to download the app or don't have a smart phone? Check out the list of concessionaire-operated campgrounds that are accepting cash.
Open Forest-operated sites that are Scan & Pay for first-come, first-served or reservation:
Diamond Lake Ranger District
• Broken Arrow Campground
• Clearwater Falls Campground
• Diamond Lake Campground
• Kelsay Valley Horse Camp
• Thielsen View Campground
North Umpqua Ranger District
• Hemlock Lake Campground
• Hemlock Meadows Campground
• Lake in the Woods Campground
• Steamboat Falls Campground
Tiller Ranger District
• Ash Flat Campground
• Boulder Creek Campground
• Devil's Flat Campground
• Dumont Creek Campground
• South Umpqua Falls Campground
• Threehorn Campground
• Three C Rock Campground
WESTrek-operated campgrounds and recreation sites that are cash or reservation with Scan & Pay optional:
Cottage Grove Ranger District
• Cedar Creek Campground
• Hobo Campground
• Lund Park Campground
• Rujada Campground
Diamond Lake Ranger District
• Boulder Flat Campground (summer only; Forest Service-operated in the winter.)
• Bunker Hill Campground
• East Lemolo Campground & Boat Ramp
• Inlet Campground
• Poole Creek Campground and Boat Ramp
• Poole Creek Group Site
• Toketee Lake Campground (summer only; Forest Service-operated in the winter.)
• Toketee Group Site
North Umpqua Ranger District
• Apple Creek Campground
• Canton Creek Campground
• Coolwater Campground
• Deer Flat Group Site at Horseshoe Bend Campground
• Eagle Rock Campground
• Horseshoe Bend Campground
• Island Campground (summer only; Forest Service-operated in the winter.)
• Steamboat Ball Field Group Site
• White Creek Campground (summer only; Forest Service-operated in the winter.)
• Whitehorse Falls Campground
• Wolf Creek Campground
• Wolf Creek Group Site
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