Susan Creek Campground
Overview
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.
Reservations can be made at Recreation.gov or by calling the reservation line 1-877-444-6777
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
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.
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.
Photos
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Accessibility Description (ABA/ADA)
As you enter the campground, there are paved parking spots near the day-use area as well as a paved, accessible parking space near the campground’s restroom facility. Within the campground, each of the 29 campsites has its own paved parking spur. There is an asphalt loop around the perimeter.
A shaded payment kiosk at a height appropriate for users of wheelchairs and other mobility devices is available for the purchase of firewood available onsite. There is no electronic payment option for campsites, but a courtesy phone allows visitors to call Recreation.gov to make a reservation over the phone.
The campground’s large restroom facility houses two gendered restrooms with flush toilets. The men’s restroom includes 1 typical toilet and 1 accessible stall with handrails, while the women’s restroom includes 2 typical stalls and 1 accessible stall. There are 2 sinks with a space underneath in the men’s restroom, with 3 sinks in the women’s. In addition, there is 1 unisex accessible single flush toilet in a separate facility.
On the perimeter of the large restroom is a drinking fountain and a bench sitting outside 5 shower stalls, 1 of which is a gender-neutral accessible shower with handrails and a fold-out bench.
Dispersed throughout the campground are 7 water spigots with pressure handles at a height appropriate for visitors using mobility devices.
Each campsite has a packed-sand-over-gravel tent pad and an accessible fire ring. Many, but not all, of the picnic tables at the campsites have extensions or gaps in the benches that can accommodate wheelchair users. These tables sit on packed ground. A few of the campsites have grills but none of them meet accessibility standards.
Paths leading from the campground to the nearby day-use area are in variable condition and may pose challenges to visitors with mobility impairments. A ramp leads to an informational kiosk. Interpretive signs in this area sit on grass rather than pavement. Asphalt paths and concrete surfaces in the day-use area lead to river overlooks.
The day-use area has 2 gendered accessible flush toilets with a drinking fountain at the entrance. An hexagon-shaped gazebo covering an hexagon-shaped table is nearby. One side of the table has no bench to accommodate a person in a wheelchair; the other sides have fixed benches. Two picnic tables in the lawn have open ends on both sides to accommodate wheelchair users.
At a day-use area farther down the river is a boat ramp with a staging area that has accessible parking. The boat ramp is not currently accessible.
Descriptions and photos uploaded October 2024. Please note that actual on-the-ground conditions may vary due to natural events (e.g., weather, wildfires, erosion), normal wear and tear, or site improvements.
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Directions
The campground is located just past milepost 28 on Highway 138.
Fees
A $5.00 per additional vehicle charge must paid upon arrival in the fee box at the campground informational kiosk.