Black Canyon Campground
Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations. In winter, the campground remains open but may be inaccessible due to weather and road conditions. No potable water; bring your own. Pack out all trash.
Alcohol Prohibitions
This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.
Aquatic Invasive Species
This Order prohibits 1) possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic invasive animal species AND 2) prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic or riparian invasive plant species - on National Forest System lands in the Pacific Northwest Region as specified in the Order.
Restrictions on Use of Forage and Mulch Products
This Order prohibits unloading, storing, or using any straw, hay, grain, seed, or other forage or mulch products that are not state-certified weed free on the National Forest System lands, roads or trails in any Closure Area as specific in the Order. Some examples of these include hay bales, hay…
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
Fall Creek Falls Trailhead and Trail Closure - May 27
Danger tree work will be occurring on National Forest Service Road 4710 and will impact Fall Creek Falls Trail. Fall Creek Falls Trail will be closed for one full day on May 27.We appreciate your patience as we work to improve Forest infrastructure.
Steamboat Road Closures and Delays
To inform a design for a future project on National Forest System Road 38, Steamboat Road, a geotechnical investigation will begin May 19 with work continuing through May 28. This involves a truck mounted drill rig setting up along the road to extract soil and rock samples below the roadway.Delays…
National Forest Service Road 1758-161 and Hardesty Way Trail Construction
Road and trail work is occurring on National Forest Service Road 1758-161 and Hardesty Way Trail on the Cottage Grove Ranger District. Work is expected to continue until the end of May 2026.
Forest-operated Developed Recreation are No Longer Accepting Cash or Check
All Forest-operated developed recreation sites will no longer accept cash or check. Scan & Pay will be available at campgrounds, trailheads, showers, RV dump stations, boat ramps, and picnic day use areas across the Forest. How will this impact how you recreate in summer 2026? With limited…
Umpqua Hot Springs Rules and Regulations
The area of the Umpqua Hot Springs is designated day-use only. Prohibited actions in or around the Umpqua Hot Springs include:Being in the area after sundown or before sunriseCampingParking or leaving a vehicle in violation of posted instructions
14-Day Stay Limit Across Umpqua National Forest
Camping within a five-mile radius for longer than 14 days and staying longer than 28 calendar days in a given year is prohibited.
About
Black Canyon Camping Area is a small, primitive campground tucked into a tall stand of fir trees along Jackson Creek in the Umpqua National Forest. The campground offers three sites, each equipped with a picnic table and fire ring. Nearby swimming access on Jackson Creek provides a refreshing option during warmer months. This is a pack-it-in, pack-it-out campground with no services. No potable water is available, so campers must bring their own supply. A vault toilet is provided. The maximum vehicle length is 22 feet, making this campground best suited for tents, smaller trailers, and compact campers. A popular attraction nearby is the World's Tallest Sugar Pine Tree. The campground is free and operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations. Check-in is at 2:00 p.m. and checkout at noon. Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., and the maximum stay is 14 days. In winter, the campground remains open but may be inaccessible due to weather and road conditions.
Directions
From Canyonville (I-5 exit 98), take a left onto NW 1st Street. At the stop sign, turn right onto Main St. In two blocks, turn left onto SE 3rd St/OR-227 (Tiller Trail Hwy). Follow OR-227 approximately 23 miles to Tiller. Before crossing the bridge, turn left onto Douglas County Road #46 (South Umpqua Road / FS Road #28). Drive approximately 5 miles to the 29 Road and turn right. Follow the 29 Road approximately 15 miles up Jackson Creek. The campground is signed.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 22ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 22ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 825-3100 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Black Canyon Camping Area | |
| Umpqua NF Alerts & Notices |
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