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View of Paved trail and picnic site at Tyee Campground.

Tyee Campground - Umpqua River

Open

Open year-round, reservation only. All 15 sites require advance booking through Recreation.gov. Firewood is currently unavailable for purchase on site.

Air Quality Alert issued August 7 at 10:22AM PDT by NWS Medford OR

August 7th, 10:22 AM — 12:00 PM

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory...in effect until noon PDT Monday for eastern Douglas County...mainly for areas in the south Umpqua River valley near Tiller and the Umpqua National Forest east of Steamboat. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecast conditions will cause air quality levels to fluctuate and could be at unhealthy levels at times. Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on the weather. People at risk include infants and young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults and pregnant people. People can take the following precautions to protect their health: * Follow local burn restrictions to prevent deteriorating air quality. * Avoid strenuous outdoor activity during periods of poor air quality. * People with heart or lung problems and young children are especially vulnerable. These people should stay indoors while smoke levels are high. * Use certified High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters in indoor heating, ventilation, cooling and air purification systems. For additional information...please visit the web site at https://oregonsmoke.org

Air Quality Alert issued August 7 at 10:17AM PDT by NWS Medford OR

August 7th, 10:17 AM — 12:00 PM

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory...in effect until noon PDT Monday. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecast conditions will cause air quality levels to fluctuate and could be at unhealthy levels at times. Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on the weather. People at risk include infants and young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults and pregnant people. People can take the following precautions to protect their health: * Follow local burn restrictions to prevent deteriorating air quality. * Avoid strenuous outdoor activity during periods of poor air quality. * People with heart or lung problems and young children are especially vulnerable. These people should stay indoors while smoke levels are high. * Use certified High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters in indoor heating, ventilation, cooling and air purification systems. For additional information...please visit the web site at https://oregonsmoke.org

About

Tyee Campground is perched on the banks of the Umpqua River in southwestern Oregon, managed by the Bureau of Land Management's Roseburg District. The name Umpqua comes from Native American language, translating to "thundering waters." The campground lies in a broad river canyon surrounded by deeply forested mountainsides, with the Umpqua being one of only two Oregon rivers with headwaters beginning high in the Cascade Mountains that flow all the way to the Pacific Ocean. The campground features 15 individual sites, including 14 standard nonelectric sites and one tent-only site. Each site has a fire ring and picnic table. Facilities include two accessible vault toilets, multiple drinking water spigots, horseshoe pits, an emergency phone, and direct river access. The reservable Tyee Pavilion offers six large picnic tables, a serving counter, sink, electrical outlets, and a barbecue grill for group gatherings. Fishing is the main draw, with opportunities to catch chinook and coho salmon, steelhead, or bass depending on the season. The nearby Umpqua River Scenic Byway offers breathtaking views, and the town of Elkton with its wineries and butterfly pavilion lies along the route. The Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area is west of Elkton, and the Pacific Coast is roughly 50 miles away.

Directions

From I-5 in Sutherlin, head west 12 miles on Highway 138. Turn left and cross over Bullock Bridge, then immediately turn right on County Road 57 (Bullock Road). Travel 0.5 miles to the campground.

Amenities

Water Yes
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 $14

Vehicle

Max RV Length 70ft
Max Trailer Length
Big Rig Friendly
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Email BLM_OR_RB_Mail@blm.gov
Phone +1 (541) 440-4930

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

Availability

Photos

View of Paved trail and picnic site at Tyee Campground.
View of Tyee Recreation Site sign.
View of loop road in Tyee Campground.
View of the Umpqua River from Tyee Campground.
View of horseshoe pits at Tyee Campground.
A river level view of the Umpqua River at Tyee Campground.
View of paved trail at Tyee Campground.
Image of Tyee Campground Map.

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