Scaredman Recreation Site

4.5·6 reviews
·North Umpqua Wild and Scenic River

Overview

Reservations must be made 5 days prior to arrival.

Great Facilities and Amenities

  • Campfire Allowed

    (All campsites have Campfire Allowed)

  • Checkin Time

    (All campsites have Checkin Time)

  • Checkout Time

    (All campsites have Checkout Time)

  • Driveway Entry

    (Majority of the campsites have back in)

  • Hike In Distance To Site

    (Up to 75')

  • Max Num Of People

    (Up to 8)

  • Pets Allowed

    (All campsites have Pets Allowed)

  • Shade

    (All campsites have Shade)

  • Site Access

    (2 of 10 campsites have Site Acceses)

Natural Features

Day-Use picnic table - Credits: BLM
Scaredman Day-Use parking - Credits: BLM
Recreation Site Layout - Credits: BLM
Scaredman Portal Sign - Credits: BLM

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

Typical Campsite at Scaredman - Credits: BLM

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.

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.

Additional Information

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