Scaredman Recreation Site

Its 10 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, and camping costs $10 per night. Scaredman Recreation Site is a BLM campground near Glide, Oregon.

Reservable: Recreation.gov

BLM · Glide, Oregon

view of parking lot where trail to water is located

View of campsite and vegetation at Scaredman Recreation Site

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Site 10. Photo: BLM, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)

Managed by: BLM

Canton Creek swimming holes: Undeveloped swimming holes along Canton and Steamboat Creeks near the campground; both creeks are closed to all angling. The North Umpqua River is 3 miles downstream. (blm.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by: BLM
Reservations: Recreation.gov Book a site
Fee: $10 per night
Booking window: Reserve at least 5 days before arrival; no on-site transactions

Source: blm.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites: 10
Site driveways: Mixed

✓ Toilets
✓ Fire rings
✓ Pets allowed
✕ Potable water

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

Sources: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29; blm.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Campsites

10 sites in 2 loops. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.

								Book
Site 006	Northern	Standard nonelectric	Not on record	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book loop Northern, site 006
Site 007	Northern	Standard nonelectric	Not on record	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book loop Northern, site 007
Site 008	Northern	Standard nonelectric	Not on record	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book loop Northern, site 008
Site 009	Northern	Standard nonelectric	Not on record	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book loop Northern, site 009
Site 010	Northern	Standard nonelectric	Not on record	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book loop Northern, site 010
Site 001	Southern	Standard nonelectric	Not on record	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book loop Southern, site 001
Site 002	Southern	Standard nonelectric	Not on record	Parallel	Not on record	No	Yes	Book loop Southern, site 002
Site 003	Southern	Standard nonelectric	Not on record	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book loop Southern, site 003
Site 004	Southern	Standard nonelectric	Not on record	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book loop Southern, site 004
Site 005	Southern	Standard nonelectric	Not on record	Parallel	Not on record	No	Yes	Book loop Southern, site 005

Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-29. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.

Rules

Pets: Allowed

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation: 1,375 ft

43.3799, -122.7614 in Douglas. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Scaredman Recreation Site?

Sites at Scaredman Recreation Site are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10119398). Booking window: Reserve at least 5 days before arrival; no on-site transactions.

How much does it cost to camp at Scaredman Recreation Site?

Camping at Scaredman Recreation Site costs $10 per night.

How many campsites does Scaredman Recreation Site have?

Scaredman Recreation Site has 10 campsites.

Are there pull-through sites at Scaredman Recreation Site?

Recreation.gov lists no pull-through sites at Scaredman Recreation Site; 10 sites with a stated driveway are back-in or parallel.

Is there drinking water at Scaredman Recreation Site?

No. Scaredman Recreation Site has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

Are dogs allowed at Scaredman Recreation Site?

Yes, pets are allowed at Scaredman Recreation Site.

Is there cell service at Scaredman Recreation Site?

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 Scaredman Recreation Site. 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 Scaredman Recreation Site?

Scaredman Recreation Site is managed by the Bureau of Land Management.

Around Scaredman Recreation Site

fishypedia.com · 25 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Cooper Creek Reservoir, whose mapped center point is 25 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Cooper Creek Reservoir fishing on fishypedia.com.

Hot springs and waterfalls nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Scaredman Recreation Site, in straight-line miles: Toketee Falls (waterfall, 18 miles), Umpqua Hot Springs (hot spring, 21 miles), and Watson Falls (waterfall, 21 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

Reservable Canton Creek Glide · National Forest

Reservable Steamboat Ball Field Group Site Glide · National Forest First-come Island Glide · National Forest

Reservable Bogus Creek Campground Roseburg · National Forest

More campgrounds: camping near Glide and campgrounds in Douglas.

Sources

gis.blm.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-28
recreation.gov (drivewayType, petsAllowed, sites, campsites), accessed 2026-09-29
epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-09-29
broadbandmap.fcc.gov (cellCoverage), accessed 2026-09-27
blm.gov (fee, toilets, water, fireRings, reservationWindow, notableFeature, sites), accessed 2026-09-29

Photo credits

Photo 1: BLM, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
Photo 2: BLM, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
Photo 3: BLM, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
Photo 4: BLM, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
Photo 5: Bureau of Land Management, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
Photo 6: BLM, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)

Reservable: Recreation.gov $10 per night

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