Deer Flat Group Site (Horseshoe Bend Campground)

Deer Flat Group Campground is situated in a stand of old growth Douglas fir, sugar pine and deciduous trees, near the banks of the scenic North Umpqua River. The campground offers a perfect setting for large family and group camping excursions. Deer Flat is a prime location for hiking, fishing, biking and boating in summer and early fall. The North Umpqua River, adjacent to this campground, drains portions of the western side of the Cascade Range, and almost 34 miles of this river have been designated as a Wild and Scenic River. Renowned for outstanding salmon and steelhead fishing and exhilarating whitewater challenges, the North Umpqua River offers an ideal setting for many recreational pursuits. The Illahee Flat Trail descends from the nearby Horseshoe Bend Campground and continues from Illahee Flat to the Jessie Wright Segment of the North Umpqua Trail, whose 79 miles parallel the river and offer challenging hiking and mountain biking experiences. This large group site is able to accommodate up to 70 people. It is equipped with several picnic tables, campfire rings, grills, flush toilets and drinking water. Roads and spurs in this campground are paved, and access to the North Umpqua River is within walking distance. Visitors to Umpqua National Forest are often taken aback by the unique landscapes of southwestern Oregon. 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, the area's species depend on surrounding undeveloped wilderness, clean streams and diverse forests to live. Opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, boating and fishing are within 1 mile of the campground, and access to climbing routes is within 10 miles. 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 of diverse river and mountain landscapes, from rolling oak-covered hills and towering coniferous forests to roaring white water rapids and incised intercanyon lava flows, alongside the Upper Rogue and North Umpqua Wild and Scenic Rivers.