Scaredman Recreation Site
North Umpqua Wild and Scenic River — riverside
Location: Roseburg, OR, OR
Price: From $10 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (11 reviews)
Season: May through October
Reservations must be made 5 days prior to arrival. Disregard the "FF" (First-Come-First-Serve) availability. We do not allow on-site transactions.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/scaredman-recreation-site to be notified when sites open up.
Minimally developed riverside campground along Canton Creek with old growth trees and clear water access. Campers praise the beautiful setting and cleanliness, with nearby undeveloped swimming holes along Canyon and Steamboat Creeks.
Wildlife alert: Wolves, mountain lions, bobcats, and bears reported in area. Also present: Bald Eagles, Columbian Black-tailed Deer, Western Spotted Skunks, Ringtails, and Gopher Snakes.
Insider tips for Scaredman Recreation Site: Book reservations 5 days prior to arrival — this is a federal campground that books early Medium trailers up to 19ft can fit at some sites, though no hookups available Day use parking available for non-campers Seek out lower-elevation campsites for easier water access as some sites have steep approaches
Skip Scaredman Recreation Site if: Bringing dogs — wildlife hazards including wolves, mountain lions, and bears. Seeking hookups — no hookups available at this campground. Needing walk-in accessibility — some water access points are steep. Planning outside May-October — campground operates seasonally.
Best time to visit Scaredman Recreation Site: May-October — Official seasonal operations window.
Nearby campgrounds: Canton Creek Campground (Glide, OR), Steamboat Ball Field Group Site (GLIDE, OR), Island Campground (roseburg, OR), Bogus Creek Campground (Glide, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Scaredman Recreation Site
Cell signal at Scaredman Recreation Site (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.
Reservations must be made 5 days prior to arrival. Disregard the "FF" (First-Come-First-Serve) availability. We do not allow on-site transactions.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook reservations 5 days prior to arrival
this is a federal campground that books early
Medium trailers up to 19ft can fit at some sites, though no hookups available
Day use parking available for non-campers
Seek out lower-elevation campsites for easier water access as some sites have steep approaches
Official seasonal operations window
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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’
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — North Umpqua Wild and Scenic River fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at North Umpqua Wild and Scenic River before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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