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South Umpqua Falls

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations). South Umpqua Falls is a National Forest campground near Canyonville, Oregon.

Closed First-come, first-served

National Forest · Canyonville, Oregon

South Umpqua Falls, next to the campground (not the campground itself)
South Umpqua Falls, next to the campground (not the campground itself). Photo: james shaw, CC BY-SA 3.0
Managed by
National Forest

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

South Umpqua Falls: At the neighboring South Umpqua Falls Picnic Area the South Umpqua River cascades 15 feet over a wide slab of bedrock; visitors watch Chinook salmon and bald eagles there. (fs.usda.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Fee unknown, see agency

Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-28

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 8:00 a.m.
Pets
Allowed

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

Access and cell service

Elevation
1,600 ft

43.0558, -122.6884 in Douglas. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Current conditions

Closed Agency notice, as of 2026-09-29: Temporarily closed due to the 2026 Castle Fire.

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at South Umpqua Falls?
No. South Umpqua Falls is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
Is there drinking water at South Umpqua Falls?
No. South Umpqua Falls has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Are dogs allowed at South Umpqua Falls?
Yes, pets are allowed at South Umpqua Falls.
When is South Umpqua Falls open?
As of 2026-09-29: Temporarily closed due to the 2026 Castle Fire.
How long can you stay at South Umpqua Falls?
The stay limit at South Umpqua Falls is 14 days.
Is there cell service at South Umpqua Falls?
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 South Umpqua Falls. 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 South Umpqua Falls?
South Umpqua Falls is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around South Umpqua Falls

Hot springs and waterfalls nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to South Umpqua Falls, in straight-line miles: Toketee Falls (waterfall, 19 miles), Watson Falls (waterfall, 20 miles), and Umpqua Hot Springs (hot spring, 23 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

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More campgrounds: camping near Canyonville and campgrounds in Douglas.

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