Boulder Creek

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single site: $10 per night; additional vehicle $5 per night. Boulder Creek is a National Forest campground near Canyonville, Oregon.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Canyonville, Oregon

Managed by: National Forest

Boulder Creek 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: Single site: $10 per night; additional vehicle $5 per night

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

What's there

✓ Toilets
✓ Pets allowed
✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets 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: 1,400 ft

43.0532, -122.7766 in Douglas. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Boulder Creek?

No. Boulder Creek 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 Boulder Creek?

Camping at Boulder Creek costs Single site: $10 per night; additional vehicle $5 per night.

Is there drinking water at Boulder Creek?

No. Boulder Creek has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

Are dogs allowed at Boulder Creek?

Yes, pets are allowed at Boulder Creek.

How long can you stay at Boulder Creek?

The stay limit at Boulder Creek is 14 days.

Is there cell service at Boulder Creek?

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 Boulder Creek. 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 Boulder Creek?

Boulder Creek is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Boulder Creek

Hot springs and waterfalls nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Boulder Creek, in straight-line miles: Toketee Falls (waterfall, 23 miles), Watson Falls (waterfall, 23 miles), and Umpqua Hot Springs (hot spring, 27 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
broadbandmap.fcc.gov (cellCoverage), accessed 2026-09-27
fs.usda.gov (water, quietHours, stayLimit, petsAllowed, fee), accessed 2026-09-29

First-come, first-served Single site: $10 per night; additional vehicle $5 per night

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