Black Canyon

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Black Canyon is a National Forest campground near Canyonville, Oregon.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Canyonville, Oregon

Managed by: National Forest

Black Canyon sits inside Umpqua National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by: National Forest
Reservations: None, first-come
Fee: Free

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

What's there

✓ Toilets
✓ Fire rings
✓ Pets allowed
✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets, fire rings, and pets allowed. No potable water.

Rules

Stay limit: 14 days
Quiet hours: 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Pets: Allowed

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation: 1,672 ft

42.9639, -122.7137 in Douglas. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Black Canyon?

No. Black Canyon is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.

How much does it cost to camp at Black Canyon?

Camping at Black Canyon is free.

Is there drinking water at Black Canyon?

No. Black Canyon has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

Are dogs allowed at Black Canyon?

Yes, pets are allowed at Black Canyon.

How long can you stay at Black Canyon?

The stay limit at Black Canyon is 14 days.

Is there cell service at Black Canyon?

Probably not: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at or within about half a mile of Black Canyon. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it.

Who manages Black Canyon?

Black Canyon is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Black Canyon

Hot springs and waterfalls nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Black Canyon, in straight-line miles: Toketee Falls (waterfall, 25 miles), Watson Falls (waterfall, 25 miles), and Umpqua Hot Springs (hot spring, 29 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

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More campgrounds: camping near Canyonville and campgrounds in Douglas.

Sources

apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-28
epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-09-29
broadbandmap.fcc.gov (cellCoverage), accessed 2026-09-27
fs.usda.gov (quietHours, stayLimit, petsAllowed, fee, reservationSystem), accessed 2026-09-29

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