BLM · North Umpqua Wild and Scenic River · Roseburg, OR

Cavitt Creek Falls Recreation Site

Reservations must be made 1 day prior to arrival. Firewood is currently unavailable for purchase on site. Cavitt Creek Falls Recreation Site is a favorite of locals and off the beaten path of the North Umpqua corridor. Surrounded by a forest of fir, maple and cedar trees, the swimming hole at the base of a six foot waterfall on Cavitt Creeek is a welcome discovery on a hot day.

More like this: reservable in Oregon · pets allowed in Oregon

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Cavitt Creek Falls during the early summer monthsPortal SignAbove the swimming holeSwimming Area
Photos courtesy of BLM · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard, no hookups10
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

10 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteLoopEntryFits, ftShadeWaterfrontPeople / vehicles
Site 001Lower50PartialRiverfront8 / –
Site 002Lower42PartialRiverfront8 / –
Site 003Lower56PartialRiverfront8 / –
Site 004Lower60None8 / –
Site 005Upper60None8 / –
Site 006Upper60Partial8 / –
Site 007Upper54Partial8 / –
Site 008Upper54None8 / –
Site 009Upper60None8 / –
Site 010UpperPull-through75Partial8 / –

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 01:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Campground map of Cavitt Creek Falls Recreation Site
Campground map published by Bureau of Land Management on Recreation.gov, credited to BLM. Open the image for full size.

Amenities & rules

Max vehicle length34 ft
PetsAllowed
Fees$14 per night

Cavitt Creek Campground is built on three terraced levels with varying access to all sites. Ten campsites, day use area with tables and grill, drinking water, vault restrooms, stairway to swimming area. Maximum 34-foot vehicle length

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Cavitt Creek Falls Recreation Site30°40°50°60°70°January: 8.69 inches of precipitation, 3.2 inches of snowFebruary: 6.09 inches of precipitation, 2.5 inches of snowMarch: 7.03 inches of precipitation, 1.0 inches of snowApril: 5.57 inches of precipitation, 0.5 inches of snowMay: 3.66 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 1.86 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 0.47 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.54 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 1.62 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 5.05 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowNovember: 9.34 inches of precipitation, 0.7 inches of snowDecember: 10.68 inches of precipitation, 3.8 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 39.8°F averageFebruary: 42.4°F averageMarch: 46.1°F averageApril: 50.2°F averageMay: 56.7°F averageJune: 61.3°F averageJuly: 67.5°F averageAugust: 67.1°F averageSeptember: 61.7°F averageOctober: 52.4°F averageNovember: 44.3°F averageDecember: 38.6°F average0 in5 in10 in15 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Idleyld Park 4 NE, 12 miles from the campground at 1,080 feet, station USC00354126 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 61 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 12 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From Roseburg, head east on Hwy 138 for 16.5 miles. Turn right on Little River Road, head south for 6.7 miles. Turn right onto New Bridge Road, which turns into Cavitt Creek Road and continue. 3.2 miles west to recreation site. Elevation 1050’.

Nearest townRoseburg, Oregon
Coordinates43.2000° N, 123.0217° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Rx Long Prairie

    29 mi from the campground · 112 acres

  • Prescribed
    Rx Cold Springs

    37 mi from the campground · 158 acres

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearSportsman's Warehouse ↗17.9 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗19.4 mi
RV sales & serviceOregon West RV ↗50.1 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

Explore

Video

Cavitt Creek County Park

  • 3.5 mi
    Nfst-2500355
    0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
  • 3.6 mi
    Nfst-2500356
    0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
  • 4.4 mi
    Nfst-2500020
    0.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
  • 4.6 mi
    Nfst-2701335
    0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
  • 4.8 mi
    Nfst-2500310
    0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
  • 4.9 mi
    Nfst-2700017
    0.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Umpqua National Forest.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

Natural features

The gorgeous waterfall offers a sought after swimming hole during hot days and leaping salmon in the fall months. Located on the edge of the Umpqua National Forest, at an elevation of 1050', most sites and swimming area sit under a canopy of fir, maple, and cedar trees for a shaded area on the creek.

Recreation

Picnicing, relaxing, and swimming are the primary recreation activities taking place at Cavitt Creek Recreation Site. Cavitt Creek and Little River are open to trout fishing with artificial flies and lures only, from late May through mid September. Contact Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife for their Oregon Sportfishing regulations and exact season dates.

Nearby

Just a few miles up Little River Road you will find the Wolf Creek Falls Trailhead. The 1.2 mile long Wolf Creek Falls trail follows a picturesque stream through an old growth forest to a cascading two-tier waterfall. River flows vary throughout the year as the falls plummet over 50 and 75 foot high rock cliffs before plunging into deep pools. 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.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Cavitt Creek Falls Recreation Site?

Sites at Cavitt Creek Falls Recreation Site are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Cavitt Creek Falls Recreation Site?

$14 per night

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Cavitt Creek Falls Recreation Site?

Check-in 01:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Cavitt Creek Falls Recreation Site have?

10 sites, including 10 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Cavitt Creek Falls Recreation Site?

The longest site here provides 34 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are pets allowed at Cavitt Creek Falls Recreation Site?

Yes, pets are allowed at Cavitt Creek Falls Recreation Site. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is there to do at Cavitt Creek Falls Recreation Site?

Picnicing, relaxing, and swimming are the primary recreation activities taking place at Cavitt Creek Recreation Site. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Cavitt Creek Falls Recreation Site?

Roseburg, Oregon. Just a few miles up Little River Road you will find the Wolf Creek Falls Trailhead.

Source: Getting there

What if Cavitt Creek Falls Recreation Site is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Wolf Creek Group Site (5.1 mi), Coolwater Campground (7.9 mi, first-come), and White Creek Campground (8.3 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby