Scaredman Recreation Site
Reservations must be made 5 days prior to arrival. 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.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 10 |
Site guide
10 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Entry | Fits, ft | Shade | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 006 | Northern | Back-in | 32 | Partial | 8 / – | Yes | |
| Site 007 | Northern | Back-in | 35 | Partial | 8 / – | Yes | |
| Site 008 | Northern | Back-in | 55 | Partial | 8 / – | Yes | |
| Site 009 | Northern | Back-in | 40 | Partial | 8 / – | Yes | |
| Site 010 | Northern | Back-in | 40 | Partial | 8 / – | Yes | |
| Site 001 | Southern | Back-in | 38 | Partial | Riverfront | 8 / – | Yes |
| Site 002 | Southern | 25 | Partial | Riverfront | 8 / – | Yes | |
| Site 003 | Southern | Back-in | 32 | Partial | Riverfront | 8 / – | Yes |
| Site 004 | Southern | Back-in | 40 | Partial | Riverfront | 8 / – | Yes |
| Site 005 | Southern | 23 | Partial | 8 / – | Yes |
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.
Amenities & rules
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | $10 per night |
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.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
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’
| Nearest town | Roseburg, Oregon |
| Coordinates | 43.3799° N, 122.7614° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- Disregard the "FF" (First-Come-First-Serve) availability.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedRx Cold Springs
24 mi from the campground · 158 acres
- PrescribedRx Long Prairie
42 mi from the campground · 112 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Sportsman's Warehouse ↗ | 32.4 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 36.2 mi |
| RV sales & service | Oregon West RV ↗ | 39.7 mi |
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Scaredman Campground
Worth a stop
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.
- 13.5 miTwin Lakes West Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 14 miBoulder Creek Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 1.1 miNfst-38000170.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 1.3 miNfst-38000460.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 2 miNfst-38031540.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 2.3 miNfst-38031550.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 2.5 miNfst-38030010.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 2.7 miRiverview ↗6.1 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
This campground sits inside Umpqua National Forest.
- inUmpqua National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,035,837 acres
- 10.4 miBoulder Creek Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 19,918 acres
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.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
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.
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.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Scaredman Recreation Site?
Sites at Scaredman 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 Scaredman Recreation Site?
$10 per night
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Scaredman Recreation Site?
Check-in 01:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Scaredman Recreation Site have?
10 sites, including 10 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Scaredman Recreation Site?
Yes, pets are allowed at Scaredman Recreation Site. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Scaredman Recreation Site?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 2 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
What is there to do at Scaredman Recreation Site?
Picnicing, relaxing, and swimming are the primary recreation activites taking place at Cavitt Creek Recreation Site. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Scaredman Recreation Site?
Roseburg, Oregon. 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.
Source: Getting there
What if Scaredman Recreation Site is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Canton Creek Campground (2.7 mi), Steamboat Ball Field Group Site (3.2 mi), and Island Campground (3.3 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby