Boulder Creek Campground

Umpqua National Forest — riverside, hiking

Location: Roseburg , OR, OR

Price: From $10 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: Year-round

Boulder Creek Campground is located along the South Umpqua River near the mouth of Boulder Creek. A mixed conifer forest offers shade and seclusion for campers. High Cascades glaciation, whitewater rapids, and explosive geologic events have shaped the distinctive landscape on the 983,239 acres of forest that provides spectacular scenery as well as an abundance of natural and cultural resources.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/boulder-creek-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Boulder Creek Campground offers affordable camping at $5/night along the scenic South Umpqua River with mixed conifer forest providing shade and seclusion. The campground provides access to hiking, swimming, and scenic driving in Umpqua National Forest.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Bobcat, American Beaver, and Columbian Black-tailed Deer present in area. Gopher Snake and Aquatic Garter Snake also documented.

Insider tips for Boulder Creek Campground: Book early as this is a popular federal campground with only 7 sites All sites have picnic tables and fire rings for cooking First come, first serve — arrive early for best site selection

Skip Boulder Creek Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You require guaranteed reservations — first come, first serve only.

Best time to visit Boulder Creek Campground: Year-round — Campground operates year-round on first come, first serve basis per RIDB..

Nearby campgrounds: Dumont Creek Campground (Roseburg, OR), Ash Flat Campground (Roseburg, OR), South Umpqua Falls Campground (Roseburg, OR), Acker Rock Lookout (Tiller, OR).

Cell Phone Coverage at Boulder Creek Campground

Cell signal at Boulder Creek Campground (Roseburg , OR): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Roseburg , OR, OR★ 4 (0 reviews)From $10/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Boulder Creek Campground is located along the South Umpqua River near the mouth of Boulder Creek. A mixed conifer forest offers shade and seclusion for campers. High Cascades glaciation, whitewater rapids, and explosive geologic events have shaped the distinctive landscape on the 983,239 acres of forest that provides spectacular scenery as well as an abundance of natural and cultural resources.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
Max RV50 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ToiletsVault toilets
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire Rings
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups — no hookups available; only suitable for self-contained RVs✕ You require guaranteed reservations — first come, first serve only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a popular federal campground with only 7 sites

All sites have picnic tables and fire rings for cooking

First come, first serve

arrive early for best site selection

Best: Year-round

Campground operates year-round on first come, first serve basis per RIDB.

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: American Black Bear, Bobcat, American Beaver, and Columbian Black-tailed Deer present in area. Gopher Snake and Aquatic Garter Snake also documented.

Location

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Getting there →

From Canyonville, OR, turn off of southeast Main Street onto southeast 3rd Street / OR-227. Continue on OR-227 for approximately 23 miles until reaching the town of Tiller, OR. Turn left onto County Road 46 (National Forest RD 28/South Umpqua RD) and continue for 14 miles to Boulder Creek Campground. The entrance is on the right side of the road.

Campground entrance

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Umpqua National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Umpqua National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Boulder Creek Campground cost per night?+
Boulder Creek Campground costs $10 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Boulder Creek Campground open?+
Boulder Creek Campground is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Boulder Creek Campground have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Boulder Creek Campground?+
Boulder Creek Campground can accommodate RVs up to 50 feet.
How do I make reservations at Boulder Creek Campground?+
Boulder Creek Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Boulder Creek Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Boulder Creek Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Boulder Creek Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Boulder Creek Campground is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

Umpqua National Forest Safety and Outdoor EthicsBoulder Creek Campground Map
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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$10 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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