Devils Flat Campground
Open — Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations. No fees required.
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.
Forest Road Closures and Delays
ClosedOn the Diamond Lake District, National Forest System Road (NFSR) 3401, or the road to the Umpqua Hot Springs, is closed just past the junction of NFSRs 34 and 3401. Visitors wanting to soak in the Umpqua Hot Springs should plan to hike, snowshoe, or ski the last 2.5 miles.
ORDER NO. 06-15-03-26-01 Umpqua Hot Springs Winter Road Closure
Starting January 6, 2026, National Forest System Road (NFSR) 3401, or the road to the Umpqua Hot Springs, will close due to the incoming winter storm. The closed gate is located on the Diamond Lake Ranger District of the Umpqua National Forest just past the junction of NFSRs 34 and 3401.
Trail Closures or Alerts
Umpqua Hot Springs TrailNational Forest System Road (NFSR) 3401, or the road to the Umpqua Hot Springs, is closed just past the junction of NFSRs 34 and 3401. Visitors wanting to soak in the Umpqua Hot Springs should plan to hike, snowshoe, or ski the last 2.5 miles.
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.
Air Stagnation Advisory issued January 18 at 9:57PM PST until January 21 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR
* WHAT...For the Air Stagnation Advisory Within the valleys in Douglas County, poor air quality will continue. This is due to an inversion and stagnant air conditions near the surface that will continue to trap pollutants. For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Within the valleys of Douglas County. * WHEN...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, until 4 PM PST Wednesday. For the Dense Fog Advisory, until noon PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Dense freezing fog could make driving conditions hazardous and create some slick surfaces. Air quality unhealthy for sensitive groups may develop.
Dense Fog Advisory issued January 18 at 9:57PM PST until January 19 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR
* WHAT...For the Air Stagnation Advisory Within the valleys in Douglas County, poor air quality will continue. This is due to an inversion and stagnant air conditions near the surface that will continue to trap pollutants. For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Within the valleys of Douglas County. * WHEN...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, until 4 PM PST Wednesday. For the Dense Fog Advisory, until noon PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Dense freezing fog could make driving conditions hazardous and create some slick surfaces. Air quality unhealthy for sensitive groups may develop.
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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