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Hobo Camp

Its 5 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations). Hobo Camp is a National Forest campground near Cottage Grove, Oregon.

Closed First-come, first-served

National Forest · Cottage Grove, Oregon

Managed by
National Forest

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

Brice Creek Trail #1403: A short trail leads to the rocky shore of Brice Creek; the Brice Creek Trailhead down the road starts Brice Creek Trail #1403.

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

Sites and hookups

Total sites
5
Group sites
1
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed
  • ✕ Potable water

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

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

Rules

Stay limit
14 days
Pets
Allowed

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

Access and cell service

Elevation
1,800 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
No coverage mapped
T-Mobile
No coverage mapped
Verizon
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.3 mi away
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. 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. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

43.6468, -122.6691 in Lane. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Current conditions

Closed Agency notice, as of 2026-09-29: Closed for the 2026 summer season (Umpqua National Forest).

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Hobo Camp?
No. Hobo Camp is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How many campsites does Hobo Camp have?
Hobo Camp has 5 campsites, including 1 group site.
Is there drinking water at Hobo Camp?
No. Hobo Camp has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Are dogs allowed at Hobo Camp?
Yes, pets are allowed at Hobo Camp.
When is Hobo Camp open?
As of 2026-09-29: Closed for the 2026 summer season (Umpqua National Forest).
How long can you stay at Hobo Camp?
The stay limit at Hobo Camp is 14 days.
Is there cell service at Hobo Camp?
Not at the campground on the FCC map, but Verizon shows 4G LTE about 0.3 mi away. 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 Hobo Camp itself, and nothing from AT&T or T-Mobile within about half a mile. 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 Hobo Camp?
Hobo Camp is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Hobo Camp

Hot springs and waterfalls nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Hobo Camp, in straight-line miles: Salt Creek Falls (waterfall, 17 miles), McCredie Hot Springs (hot spring, 20 miles), Umpqua Hot Springs (hot spring, 29 miles), and Toketee Falls (waterfall, 29 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

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More campgrounds: camping near Cottage Grove and campgrounds in Lane.

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