Steamboat Falls Campground

Its 7 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single site: $10 per night; additional vehicle $5 per night. Steamboat Falls Campground is a National Forest campground near Glide, Oregon.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Glide, Oregon

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Steamboat Falls near the campground. Photo: Gary Halvorson, Oregon State Archives, CC BY 4.0

Managed by: National Forest
Max RV length: 20 ft
Shade: Shaded

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

Steamboat Falls: In summer, large steelhead can be seen trying to jump Steamboat Falls on their spawning run; Steamboat Creek itself is closed to all fishing. (fs.usda.gov)

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

Sites and hookups

Total sites: 7
Max RV length: 20 ft

✓ Toilets
✓ Pets allowed
✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets and pets allowed. No potable water.

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

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

Shade: Shaded
Elevation: 1,400 ft

43.3730, -122.6406 in Douglas. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Steamboat Falls Campground?

No. Steamboat Falls Campground 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 Steamboat Falls Campground?

Camping at Steamboat Falls Campground costs Single site: $10 per night; additional vehicle $5 per night.

How many campsites does Steamboat Falls Campground have?

Steamboat Falls Campground has 7 campsites.

Is there drinking water at Steamboat Falls Campground?

No. Steamboat Falls Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

Are dogs allowed at Steamboat Falls Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Steamboat Falls Campground.

How long can you stay at Steamboat Falls Campground?

The stay limit at Steamboat Falls Campground is 14 days.

Is there cell service at Steamboat Falls Campground?

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 Steamboat Falls Campground. 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 Steamboat Falls Campground?

Steamboat Falls Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Steamboat Falls Campground

Hot springs and waterfalls nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Steamboat Falls Campground, in straight-line miles: Toketee Falls (waterfall, 13 miles), Umpqua Hot Springs (hot spring, 15 miles), Watson Falls (waterfall, 15 miles), and McCredie Hot Springs (hot spring, 29 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

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More campgrounds: camping near Glide 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 (sites, petsAllowed, shade, maxRvLengthFt, quietHours, stayLimit, fee, toilets, water, notableFeature), accessed 2026-09-29

Photo credits

Photo 1: Gary Halvorson, Oregon State Archives, CC BY 4.0
Photo 2: Gary Halvorson, Oregon State Archives, CC BY 4.0

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

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