Devils Flat Campground
Open — Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations. No fees required.
Air Stagnation Advisory issued December 29 at 2:25PM PST until December 31 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR
* WHAT...Air quality is likely to worsen through Wednesday afternoon. This is due to an inversion and stagnant air conditions near the surface that will trap pollutants. * WHERE...Valley areas, both west of the Cascades in Jackson, Josephine and Douglas counties, and east of the Cascades in Klamath and Lake counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems.
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.
Umpqua National Forest Ranger Stations Holiday Closures
All Umpqua National Forest Offices will be closed on December 24 and December 25, 2025 and January 1, 2026.Umpqua National Forest Headquarters in Roseburg will be closed December 25 and December 26, 2025.
Forest Road Closures and Delays
Expect DelaysOn the Cottage Grove Ranger District, Herman Creek Bridge repair and work on National Forest Service Road 1700-623 is occurring. One lane will remain open, expect delays. Drive with caution in the area as staff may also be working under the bridge.
Trail Closures or Alerts
Dread and Terror section of the North Umpqua TrailLocated approximately 1.75 miles upriver from the start of the Dread and Terror section of the North Umpqua Trail (from the Umpqua Hot Springs Trailhead) a boulder has severely damaged the bridge
Order No. 06-15-03-24-03 - Hot Springs Regulations
PROHIBITIONS, in the area marked in the map or Exhibit A.1.Being in the area after sundown and before sunrise. 36 C.F.R. § 261.58(l).2.Camping. 36 C.F.R. § 261.58(e).3.Parking or leaving a vehicle in violation of posted instructions. 36 C.F.R § 261.58(g).
Order No. 06-15-25-01 - Stay Limit of 14 Days
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
Located in the picturesque Cow Creek drainage of Umpqua National Forest, Devils Flat Campground offers a unique camping experience combining natural beauty with historic significance. The campground features three campsites nestled under a bluff in a forest of cedar, pine, and madrone trees. The site is rich in history, with stone ruins of an old water fixture built by the Civilian Conservation Corps 'Fire-Eaters' in the 1930s visible on the north side, and the historic Devil's Flat Guard Station on the south side, complete with a Ranger Cabin built in 1915 and a 1920s-era horse barn. Near the ranger cabin, visitors can see the tiki carving in a fir tree that gave Devils Flat its distinctive name. The campground serves as an excellent base for hiking enthusiasts, offering easy access to trails of varying length and difficulty. The Cow Creek Falls Trail makes a 0.3-mile loop along the cascading Cow Creek Gorge, while Elk's Skull Bluff Trail provides a 0.5-mile loop to a vantage point overlooking the Upper Cow Creek drainage. The Maranatha Trail travels 1.5 miles to a viewpoint, and the more ambitious Devil's Flat Trail leads five miles to the top of Red Mountain. This primitive campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no fees, though campers must bring their own drinking water and be prepared for vault toilets only.
Directions
From Azalea, OR, travel east on Upper Cow Creek Road/County Highway 36 for about 17 miles to Devils Flat Campground, located on the left and right side of the road.
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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 | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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