Typical Campsite at Scaredman
Scaredman Day-Use parking
Scaredman Portal Sign
View of campsite and vegetation at Scaredman Recreation Site.
Day-Use picnic table

Featured amenities

Parking Parking
Picnic Table Picnic Table
River Access River Access
Fire Pit Fire Pit

Available sites

10 total sites

About Scaredman Recreation Site

Reservations must be made 5 days prior to arrival. Disregard the "FF" (First-Come-First-Serve) availability. We do not allow on-site transactions. Off the beaten path, this minimally developed campground along Canton Creek features riverside picnic sites, drinking water spigots, and a vault restroom facility. Nearby, there are several outstanding undeveloped swimming holes along both Canton and Steamboat Creeks. Canton Creek and Steamboat Creek are closed to all angling. Just 3 mi downstream from Scaredman, the North Umpqua River offers world-class fly-fishing.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 15 to Nov 15

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking Parking
Picnic Table Picnic Table
River Access River Access
Fire Pit Fire Pit
Site Setup and Access

Site Setup and Access

  • Shaded Site
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Fire Pit
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking
Water Access

Water Access

  • River Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

10 Sites Available

Site
Price
⛺ Site 001, Loop: Southern Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ Site 002, Loop: Southern Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ Site 003, Loop: Southern Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ Site 004, Loop: Southern Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ Site 005, Loop: Southern Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ Site 006, Loop: Northern Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ Site 007, Loop: Northern Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ Site 008, Loop: Northern Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ Site 009, Loop: Northern Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ Site 010, Loop: Northern Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade

Reviews (24)

What Guests Are Saying

Scaredman Recreation Site offers a beautiful and spacious campground with well-maintained sites and clean facilities, making it a great spot for family and friends. The quiet, remote location and nearby swimming area enhance the experience, with many visitors returning year after year. However, some improvements are needed, including better water access and maintenance of the bathroom facilities.

Review Summary

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John S

Verified

September 8, 2026 • Stayed at: Site 007, Loop: Northern

2

No water, no camp fires & the bathrooms are disgusting

Kasi Q

Verified

September 6, 2026 • Stayed at: Site 010, Loop: Northern

5

There were campers who had fires. When posted everywhere including some camp spots NO FIRES!!! no one forrest service that came through× 2 asked them to put fires. Really sad and entitled people think they can do whatever. Also people staying in the day use only ! We love scardman! We go several times in the summer.

Mark A

Verified

August 22, 2026 • Stayed at: Site 004, Loop: Southern

4

We had the whole campground to ourselves midweek in summer, amazing

Lisa R

Verified

August 9, 2026 • Stayed at: Site 005, Loop: Southern

5

Campsites were nice and spread out and well maintained. Bathroom had plenty of TP. Large trash bins. No camp host. Great little swimming spot just across the street of the campground. No cell service for AT&T.

Mary F

Verified

August 5, 2026 • Stayed at: Site 002, Loop: Southern

5

Always a good time with friends & family..

Sam S

Verified

August 2, 2026 • Stayed at: Site 001, Loop: Southern

4

Needs water!! That’s all. Then my experience would be excellent

Karl M

Verified

July 27, 2026 • Stayed at: Site 002, Loop: Southern

5

Wonderful spot

Jill S

Verified

July 20, 2026 • Stayed at: Site 009, Loop: Northern

3

I have enjoyed Scaredman with my friends and family every summer for my entire life. It used to be the best place to camp! Some things have changed over the years that have made it less enjoyable. The water faucets have been closed off. No camp fires allowed. All of the campsites seem to have gotten smaller with big boulders moved in. No garbage cans at each camp site, just one large dumpster. It's still so beautiful and I'm sure we will still make the trip there each year even with the changes.

Todd W

Verified

June 14, 2026 • Stayed at: Site 010, Loop: Northern

2

It's a great camp site, but there are a couple of issues. It would be nice if the issue with the water could be fixed. The main issue is the left side bathroom door does not shut/lock and it has been this way for the last few years. In the last couple of year's, our party has spent hundreds of dollars reserving many sites in this campground. There is no reason this broken bathroom door should be an issue. Please get these fixed.

GAIL W

Verified

June 7, 2026 • Stayed at: Site 004, Loop: Southern

5

This campground is beautiful and wild. The sites are spaced far enough apart to provide privacy, and the surrounding forest has bautiful huge trees.
It was a really nice touch to arrive and see my name nicely printed on a sign by our site :)

Location & Directions for Scaredman Recreation Site

777 Nw Garden Valley Blvd, Roseburg, OR 97471 United States

Elevation: 421 ft

Nearest town

Roseburg, OR - 43 mi

About over 1 hr (74 min) to downtown

Highway access

Scaredman Recreation Site is accessible via Oregon Route 138, which is approximately 18 miles to the north in Roseburg.

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Last updated: October 20, 2026

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