South Umpqua Falls Campground
Open year-round, first-come, first-served. No advance reservations. Campers must bring their own drinking water as none is available on-site.
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.…
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.
112-acre Long Prairie Prescribed Burn Planned for May 4 - May 10
The Long Prairie Unit 710 prescribed burn is planned for next week, May 4 -10. The 112-acre prescribed fire will take place on the Tiller Ranger District along National Forest Service Road 3201-300, west of Threehorn Campground starting tomorrow. If needed and conditions allow, burning may still…
Slight Delays on County Road 34
Hazard tree falling will occur on County Road 46 on Wednesday, April 15 through Friday, April 17 and Monday and Tuesday, April 20 and 21. Visitors traveling in the area on the Tiller Ranger District should slow down, watch for flaggers, obey posted speed limits, and expect 20-minute delays.
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
Tucked away in the Umpqua Valley of Umpqua National Forest, South Umpqua Falls Campground is an open meadow campground surrounded by timber, offering 19 first-come, first-served campsites. The campground can accommodate RVs, trailers, and tents up to 35 feet in length. Nearby South Umpqua Falls Picnic Area provides access to scenic views of the South Umpqua River cascading 15 feet over a wide bedrock slab. The area is popular for spotting Chinook salmon runs and bald eagles flying overhead. Additional recreation opportunities include hiking and swimming in the South Umpqua River. The campground is located 43 miles east of Canyonville, deep in the Umpqua National Forest on County Road 46. Campers should bring their own drinking water as none is available on-site. Vault toilets are provided. Each campsite includes a picnic table and fire pit. Quiet hours are enforced between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., and stays are limited to 14 consecutive days.
Directions
From Canyonville, turn off southeast Main Street onto southeast 3rd Street/OR-227. Continue on OR-227 for approximately 23 miles until reaching the town of Tiller. Turn left onto County Road 46 (South Umpqua Road 28) and continue for 20 miles. The campground is on the left side of the road.
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 | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 35ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 825-3100 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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