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Susan Creek Campground is well known for its beautiful setting along the emerald-green waters of the North Umpqua Wild and Scenic River. Nestled under the canopy of a mature forest, the campsites are surrounded by trees up to seven feet in diameter. It is a short drive from the Umpqua National Forest, which boasts incredible glacial-cut mountain slopes across 984,602 acres of forest. The campground features 29 campsites, all sites are reservation only until further notice. Recreation Hiking, picnicking, and relaxing are the primary activities at the campground. Well-developed trails on both the east and the west ends of the campground wind through tall trees and lush green understory providing views of wildlife such as the resident blacktail deer and soaring osprey. In spring and fall, salmon and steelhead trout come upriver to spawn, providing good fishing opportunities. Fishing on this stretch of the river is limited to fly-fishing only. The river also attracts swimmers and whitewater rafters and kayakers. Facilities The campground is built on a loop with 29 separate sites. You will have access to amenities including multiple spigots for drinking water, flush restrooms, hot showers (closed until further notice), horseshoe pits, nature trails, an emergency phone, and an amphitheater where Bureau of Land Management staff present educational programs on weekend evenings in July and August. Natural Features Susan Creek is on the western edge of the Cascade Mountains, set along the famous North Umpqua River. You will be treated to sounds of the rushing river as it weaves its way through volcanic bedrock. majestic fir, cedar, and hemlock trees dominate the mountainous region. Nearby Attractions The campground is centrally located, with easy access to nearby rafting, fly-fishing, mountain biking, picnicking and waterfall viewing. The 79-mile long North Umpqua Trail is a great place to hike or mountain bike, and can be reached from the campground by either trail or road. The Susan Creek Falls trail winds through a forest of diverse tree and plant species, ending at the stunning Susan Creek Falls. Take a drive along the Rogue-Umpqua National Scenic Byway yielding gorgeous views of mountain peaks, forested canyons, and alpine lakes. ADA Access: N
The campground is located just past milepost 28 on Highway 138.
Highly recommended. Perfect Campsite with the nicest, most professional campground hosts I’ve encountered.
All facilities were spotless and very well maintained by the hosts including free hot showers.
Paved roads within the CG, definitely not primitive camping but after a few weeks of backpacking, this place was perfect. If you’re looking for a bite to eat nearby, I highly recommend the Atom Cafe, the coffee and food were really good and inexpensive and staff was great.
Sadly, much of the surrounding area was burned in a fire a few years ago but you don’t notice when you’re in the campground as the site was spared from the fire.
There are a bunch of bugs but it is a nice place to be but don’t make to much meat because the bees love it (all of the rock towers where made by me and my brother)
This is one of my favorite places to camp close to home. Always clean, has a great swimming/water spot, and has showers.
Great campground right on the North Umpqua river.
Well maintained and clean.
The camp just worked very hard keeping things nice and leaf free with his leaf blower. Hard working guy!
It survived the fire!
Keep your food in containers, the mice will invade if not.
