South Umpqua Falls 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
Tucked away in the Umpqua Valley, South Umpqua Falls Campground is an open meadow campground surrounded by timber. This campground features 20 campsites and has the space and amenities for group camping. Across the road is the South Umpqua Falls Picnic Area, where you can see the South Umpqua River cascade 15 feet over a wide slab of bedrock, check out Chinook salmon, and spot bald eagles flying overhead.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets
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South Umpqua Falls Campground offers 20 sites in a scenic meadow setting surrounded by timber, with direct access to a 15-foot waterfall and river views. Campers praise the natural swimming area and low crowds on weekdays, with a 4.7/5 rating from verified reviews.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Northern Pacific Rattlesnake, and Columbian Black-tailed Deer present in area. Bald eagles and Ruffed Grouse commonly spotted.
Insider tips for South Umpqua Falls Campground: Arrive before noon — campground fills quickly despite first-come, first-served policy Bring swimming gear — South Umpqua Falls Picnic Area across the road features natural waterslides and safe swimming Visit on weekdays for solitude and easier parking
Skip South Umpqua Falls Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available; suitable only for self-contained RVs. You prefer reserved sites — first-come, first-served only with no online booking. You're uncomfortable with wildlife — bears and rattlesnakes documented in area.
Best time to visit South Umpqua Falls Campground: Weekdays (any season) — Verified camper reports indicate only 6-7 people on weekdays versus crowded conditions by noon on weekends.
Nearby campgrounds: Acker Rock Lookout (Tiller, OR), Ash Flat Campground (Roseburg, OR), Boulder Creek Campground (Roseburg , OR), Umpqua Off-Season Campgrounds (Roseburg, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at South Umpqua Falls Campground
Cell signal at South Umpqua Falls 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.
Tucked away in the Umpqua Valley, South Umpqua Falls Campground is an open meadow campground surrounded by timber. This campground features 20 campsites and has the space and amenities for group camping. Across the road is the South Umpqua Falls Picnic Area, where you can see the South Umpqua River cascade 15 feet over a wide slab of bedrock, check out Chinook salmon, and spot bald eagles flying overhead.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryArrive before noon
campground fills quickly despite first-come, first-served policy
Bring swimming gear
South Umpqua Falls Picnic Area across the road features natural waterslides and safe swimming
Visit on weekdays for solitude and easier parking
Verified camper reports indicate only 6-7 people on weekdays versus crowded conditions by noon on weekends
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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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 20 miles. The campground is located on the left side of the road.
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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 — Umpqua National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Umpqua National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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