Canton Creek Campground

Canton Creek Campground is a quaint little campground that sits along the banks of Steamboat Creek near the confluence with the Wild and Scenic North Umpqua River. Although small in size, it packs big fun and is easily accessible for those quick weekend getaways. The campground is in a prime location for hiking, mountain biking, fishing, and whitewater rafting, or simply relaxing at your site listening to the soothing sounds of Steamboat Creek. Better yet, cool off in the pristine waters of the creek, easily accessed from the campground. The popular 79-mile North Umpqua Trail, with multiple trailheads in the vicinity, offers hikers and bikers of all abilities the opportunity to gain some serious mileage or to just take a leisurely stroll or ride. Fly fish in the renowned Wild and Scenic North Umpqua River, alone or with a guide. This campground has five campsites equipped with picnic tables and fire rings. A day-use only pavilion provides additional picnic tables and grills that are perfect for small groups. The small bathroom has flush toilets but is not handicap accessible. Day-use parking is abundant, and two water spigots with potable water are conveniently located at each end of the site. The entrance road and day-use parking area are paved, and the campsite parking spurs are native dirt and gravel. Three of the sites are creek side. Visitors to the Umpqua National Forest are often taken aback by the unique landscapes of southwestern Oregon. Explosive geologic events have shaped the distinctive landscape on the nearly one-million-acre forest, and the translation of the word Umpqua, meaning thundering waters, defines the area. High mountain lakes, heart-stopping rapids, peaceful ponds and thundering waterfalls, including the 272-foot Watson Falls on the North Umpqua Highway, offer visitors plenty of pastimes. From eagles and owls to salamanders and salmon, these species depend on surrounding undeveloped wilderness, clean streams, and diverse forests to live and thrive. Opportunities for biking, hiking, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, fishing, wildlife viewing, and a boat ramp are located within 10 miles of the campground. Nearby Crater Lake National Park, the only national park in Oregon, offers a glimpse into the volcanic history of the area. The Rogue-Umpqua National Scenic Byway runs 172 miles through diverse river and mountain landscapes, traveling alongside the Upper Rogue and North Umpqua Wild and Scenic Rivers, which contain world class fisheries.