Umpqua National Forest

Eagle Rock Campground offers glimpses of both eagles and rock formations from the shade of mixed conifers, though the latter are more consistent than the former. If you’re planning a last-minute camping trip for fishing or rafting, Eagle Rock is a safe bet as its 23 single and two double campsites are rarely full. There are vault toilets and trash Read more...

Laid back vibes and lakeside camping make it easy to rise n’ shine for fishing Lemolo Reservoir. A series of clearings in the thick lodgepole pine forest, these fifteen campsites with picnic tables and firepits, one vault toilet, and no other facilities make this an easy spot to pitch a tent, bring some sandwiches, and chase the lake trout. Make Read more...

Named for its epic view of Mount Thielsen (duh), this lakeside campground is a fisherman’s favorite. Situated on the west shore of Diamond Lake, this large campground is a diamond in the rough. The rugged views and crystal blue water will go great with your RV or deluxe campsite. Drinking water, toilets, garbage disposal, and a boat ramp mean you Read more...

What’s more American than camping by a lake while bald eagles soar overhead? How ‘bout camping by a lake while bald eagles soar overhead, ducks and beavers swim by, trout flock to your fly, and you sip a locally-brewed cold one while wearing a Chuck Norris t-shirt? Toketee Campground offers 33 campsites, a boat ramp, and vault toilets to make fish Read more...

Nine campsites nestled at the confluence of Boulder Creek and the North Umpqua Scenic and Wild River are a water-lover’s dream. A raft launch, trout and salmon fishing, and hiking trails are all within walking distance, while trash and vault toilet facilities make it easy to shed weight before embarking downstream. Check website for closures Read more...

Baseball fields, horsehoe pits, potential bald eagle sightings, and steelhead salmon jumping up rushing Steamboat Creek waterfalls. This is one American campground. Ten campsites mean you’ll have people to play you in baseball or horseshoes, but never long lines at the vault toilet. Bring your own water and crackerjacks. Check website for cl Read more...

A small campground in the deep south--of Umpqua National Forest, that is--featuring an O. G. Ranger’s cabin and horse barn and creekside camping. The three campsites here are perfect launch points for several of the hikes that start at Devil’s Flat. Come prepared, the only amenities are a vault toilet and some old hitchin’ posts. Check websi Read more...

Party at Diamond Lake! One of the most popular summer camping destinations in the area, there are 145 reservable sites and 95 first-come, first-served sites that fill up quickly when the weather’s good. Lakeside camping takes on a very social vibe, while some of the inshore sites are more secluded. RVs are allowed, and this place has so many ameni Read more...

Ash Flat is a popular campground tucked into a scenic grove along the South Umpqua River. Fishing is not permitted in this section of the river, so it’s a favorite for swimming. Four campsites mean that the best swimmin’ holes never get crowded, even during peak season. Check website for closures.

The only bogus thing about Bogus Creek Campground would be if you chose not to spend a night here before or after rafting the North Umpqua Wild and Scenic River. At peak whitewater season, a day on the Wild and Scenic is almost like a day on the set of Wild ‘N Out. Relax afterwards at one of eleven single or four double campsites. Drinking water h Read more...

Hobo Camp Campground The name says it all. Four small sites and one large one, next to the road, no facilities. What you do get is quick in and out convenience, a great view of the river, and a short hike to a beautiful cascading pool in Brice Creek. If you want to be one of the select few at Hobo Camp, this is the spot for camping as it used Read more...

It’s goin’ down, I’m yellin’ this campground is in a lovely meadow surrounded by timberrrrr. Twenty campsites in a clearing near the scenic South Umpqua Falls picnic area make this the ideal place for family camping. Space for frisbee and exotic waterfall views without the strenuous hiking round out the deal. Vault toilets, garbage, and wastewater Read more...

This is a biggun’. 130 campsites, four extra-large group sites, and full facilities for campers and RVs make Broken Arrow Campground the spot to spend a weekend at Diamond Lake. Golden Mantle Ground Squirrels love it here, and so will you. Fishing, walking, and biking are all nearby and views of Mount Bailey and Mount Thielsen are everywhere. Soak Read more...

Freedom, solitude, bald eagles. This all-American campground has it all. With five sites and nothin’ but a vault toilet, this mini campsite hidden in the lodgepines on the north shore of Lemolo Reservoir is a favorite for birds, birdwatchers, and fishermen. Open seasonally.

Nestled along the Clearwater River, the tumbling water, mossy rocks, and Douglas Firs turn the Pacific Northwest vibes up to eleven. Nine campsites with picnic tables and firepits, four extra picnic-firepit combos, and three vault toilets make this the perfect site for lovers of waterfalls, picnics, and contained campfires. Park where you sleep, w Read more...

Howlock Mountain Trailhead campsite gives new meaning to the term ‘base camp’. Two campsites, some hitchin’ posts, a parking lot, and a couple of vault toilets mean this is a great place to snooze before embarking on a sunrise hike up Howlock Mountain, North Crater, Northern Exposure, or Spruce Ridge Trails. Open seasonally.

True to its name, Inlet Campground is hidden deep in the forest where the Umpqua River enters Lemolo Reservoir. The thirteen campsites feel secluded but are accessible by car. Two vault toilets are all the amenities provided, but with nearby access to several trails including the Pacific Crest Trail and trout fishing out your front door--er--zippe Read more...

Kelsay Valley campground also serves as a trailhead for the North Umpqua Wild and Scenic River hikes. It is a great base camp for backpackers and horseback camping if you’re planning on heading into the high meadows. In the late spring the wildflowers go off, so wait ‘til the water is rushin’ and the cotton is high to hit these trails. Minimal fac Read more...

Beachside camping at altitude, surrounded by Oregon’s three most iconic evergreen species. Lemolo Lake is the highest reservoir on the Umpqua River, which means the foliage is on fleek and the views are money. Poole Creek Campground offers a boat ramp, a swimming beach, drinking water, vault toilets, and garbage disposal, so you can leave behind t Read more...

If your idea of camping is more Walden than Coachella, Whitehorse Falls Campground is your kind of place. With just five campsites nestled beneath old-growth Douglas firs alongside the tumbling Clearwater River, two vault toilets are the only signs of manmade amenities. Check seasonal closures before you go, but don’t worry about reservations. You Read more...

If chasing spawning steelhead and salmon is your thing, Apple Creek Campground is your place. Situated a short walk from a fly-fishing-only section of the North Umpqua Wild and Scenic River, this campground offers seven singles and one double campsite with picnic tables, firepits, and vault toilets. The camping season opens on May 27 and this spot Read more...

If big lakes aren’t your thing, Hemlock Lake will hit the spot. A tranquil, conifer-surrounded 28 acre reservoir full of healthy stocked trout, this small-but-mighty lake offers all of the fishing and none of the noisy water skiing of its bigger lake brothers. Thirteen campsites, picnic tables, garbage disposal, and vault toilets make this the ide Read more...

A literal meadow on Hemlock Lake. Four dispersed-style campsites are spread throughout the campground for getting your Oregon Trail on. There’s a vault toilet and a boat launch for when you’re ready to switch from the covered wagon to the Lewis & Clark canoe. Check website for closures.

Nestled away from Highway 138 along the North Umpqua River, Horseshoe Bend Campground is a quiet campsite with plenty of amenities and is a popular whitewater launch point. 25 campsites, flushing toilets, and drinking water await at this popular riverside plateau campground. Soak in the shade of Douglas Firs and Sugar Pines, fly fish the river, or Read more...

No man is an island, and neither is this campground. No matter, the sounds of the North Umpqua River help you pretend while the seven campsites let you bring plenty of friends so you won’t need your own Wilson. Hiking, mountain biking, and river activities are all nearby, but there’s no drinking water so be sure to bring your own. Check webs Read more...

Lake in the Woods is a super-quiet, super-shallow lake tucked deep in the woods. It feels a lot more remote than it is, since you can actually drive all the way to your campsite. 11 campsites, flushing toilets, and drinking water make this an easy place to homestead as you chase skeptical trout hiding in the pristine water or hike into the surroun Read more...

Camp Comfort may be a bit of a misnomer, but if you pack right you can camp in comfort anyway. Minimal facilities include five campsites, a vault toilet, and drinking water, but if ample shade and great swimming holes are your idea of comfortable, you’ll be in heaven. Check website for closures.

Five campsites along the banks of Steamboat Creek with drinking water and flushing toilets. For those who like amenities and tranquility, this small campground is tough to beat. Opens for the season on May 15, winter closure subject to weather .

Looking for seven campsites along Jackson Creek in the shade of Douglas Firs? This campground has got you ‘Cover’-ed. Enjoy the drinking water, the lack of fishermen, and the sounds of a smaller, more wild creek. Check website for closures.

This ain’t Schoolhouse Rock. Three C Rock Campground is named for a Civilian Conservation Corps camp that was built nearby in 1930. This five-site campground is located near Campbell Falls and Cathedral Falls and offers easy fishing access to the South Umpqua River. There’s a vault toilet and garbage disposal. Make sure it’s open before you go!

Camp at the confluence of Boulder Creek and the South Umpqua River in a mixed conifer forest. There is no fishing in this section, which means there won’t be any of those dudes in the weird overalls tromping by you before sunrise. The hand-pump drinking water lets you pretend like you’re roughing it without actually carrying extra canteens. There Read more...

Looking for a sandy beach that’s not on the coast? White Creek Campground offers beach vibes in a shallow section of the Little River, with four campsites, two vault toilets, and scenic hiking opportunities within walking distance. Check website for closures.

Dumont Creek Campground is one of the harder-to-access campgrounds in Umpqua National Forest. The gravel road and tight turns mean RVs and trailers are not recommended, so this three-site campground located near the confluence of Dumont Creek and the South Umpqua River is a tranquil escape for those who pack light. A vault toilet and garbage dispo Read more...

The name says it all--this tiny campsite at the base of Hardscrabble Grade was an old stopover for miners on their way up the mountain to Bohemia Mining Area. Snag one of the three campsites along Sharps Creek if you want to experience life as it was during the Gold Rush, with the added benefit of toilet facilities. Otherwise, pack it in, pack it Read more...

Camp on Little River in a scenic clearing near baseball fields, volleyball courts, and horseshoe pits. The wildflowers go off in early summer, so the scenery might be more colorful than your family sports competitions. Eight campsites, drinking water, and flushing toilets make this an easy place to enjoy the outdoors. Check website for closu Read more...

Lund Park Campground is built on the site of an old mining town. All that remains are a few crumbling foundations, but you know those guys had their pick of any spot they wanted. They chose this site for its flat river terrace terrain and lovely views of Brice Creek, and it’s likely that you’ll want to, too. Ten RV spots, ten traditional campsites Read more...

You may not live in a van down by the river, but you can pretend at Cedar Creek Campground. With nine single campsites and one double, it’s easy to drive in, park alongside Brice Creek, and eat your cheese in the shade of Oregon’s iconic Douglas Fir trees. Bring water if you don’t want to drink the creek, but there are toilets and trash cans to he Read more...

Camp in the lap of luxury at Rujada Campground! A dozen single and three double secluded campsites in the shade of Douglas Firs feature flushing toilets, running drinking water, and lullabies from nearby Layng Creek. Maximum trailer length is 22 feet, so there’s even room to park the Airstream. Make sure it’s open before you hit the road.

One of the more remote and high-altitude campsites in Umpqua, Threehorn Campground is located near the Umpqua-Rogue Divide. If you’re a fan of lower-than-average oxygen levels and thin, pine-filled air, this five-site campground is just the place. Vault toilet and garbage disposal are available. It’s also one of the few campgrounds in Umpqua that’ Read more...

This little campground on the Little River features seven campsites and access to fishing and swimming holes. Several hiking trails are within a short drive, and there is drinking water and a vault toilet on-site. If you’re a water aficionado, this is your spot. If not, look elsewhere. Check website for closures.