Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-10119398
When Scaredman Recreation Site reopens
Scaredman Recreation Site's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
5
Openings · last 90 days
5
Only 5 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Nov 15, 2026 · of 10 monitored sites
Of the 590 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Nov 15, 2026): 531 open for online reservation · 10 reserved · 49 unavailable (cause unspecified).
Where the open windows are
10% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 531 of 590 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Nov 15, 2026Not open online10%
Open site-nights531 / 590
Reserved (of online inventory)10 / 541
Weekday openings298
Weekend openings233
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 298 fall on weekdays and 233 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Nov 2026October holds the most room. 304 of 310 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 10 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| Site 003 | 54 |
| Site 005 | 54 |
| Site 007 | 54 |
| Site 008 | 54 |
| Site 009 | 54 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateWed · Sep 23
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable night is Sep 23; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
531 open site-nights across 10 sites at Scaredman Recreation Site, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 13 2-night, 12 3-night, 12 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 23 at site Site 003.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 55 ft. 9 sites take 25 ft, 6 sites take 35 ft, 4 sites take 40 ft.
All 10 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 003 | 32 ft | None | 54 | 54 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +42 more |
| Site 005 | 23 ft | None | 54 | 54 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +42 more |
| Site 007 | 35 ft | None | 54 | 54 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +42 more |
| Site 008 | 55 ft | None | 54 | 54 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +42 more |
| Site 009 | 40 ft | None | 54 | 54 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +42 more |
| Site 010 | 40 ft | None | 54 | 54 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +42 more |
| Site 006 | 32 ft | None | 53 | 53 nights | Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +41 more |
| Site 002 | 25 ft | None | 52 | 29 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +40 more |
| Site 004 | 40 ft | None | 52 | 50 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +40 more |
| Site 001 | 38 ft | None | 50 | 41 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 +38 more |
About Scaredman Recreation Site
Overview
Reservations must be made 5 days prior to arrival.
Disregard the "FF" (First-Come-First-Serve) availability. We do not allow on-site transactions.
Drinking water is currently unavailable from spigots within the campground.
Off the beaten path, this minimally developed campground along Canton Creek features riverside picnic sites, drinking water spigots, and a vault restroom facility. Nearby, there are several outstanding undeveloped swimming holes along both Canton and Steamboat Creeks. Canton Creek and Steamboat Creek are closed to all angling. Just 3 miles downstream from Scaredman, the North Umpqua River offers world-class fly-fishing.
Recreation
Picnicing, relaxing, and swimming are the primary recreation activites taking place at Cavitt Creek Recreation Site.
Fishing and whitewater rafting activites can take place just 3 miles downstream on the North Umpqua River.
Facilities
Scaredman has 10 campsites with tables and fire rings. Drinking water is currently unavailable from spigots within the campground. A vault toilet on site. Campers will also have access to the riverside day-use area.
Natural Features
The recreation site is remote in heavily wooded area of different species. The campground and day-use area are at 1390' along a creek and many waterfalls, rivers, and forests are in the surrounding region.
Nearby Attractions
Within a short drive from the campground you can have opportunities for day of rafting on the North Umpqua, fishing, hiking, viewing waterfalls, or driving along the Rogue - Umpqua National Scenic Byway. Just 3 miles downstream from Canton Creek is Steamboat Creek, a short tributary of the North Umpqua River, that can provide many opportunites for swimming.
10 monitored sitesRVs up to 55 ftNo hookups10 shadedWaterfrontRiverfrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 8
Getting there
From Roseburg, travel east on Highway 138 for 40 miles. Turn left/north onto Steamboat Creek Road and then after a half mile, turn left/north onto Canton Creek Road. Scaredman is three miles from the Steamboat Creek/Canton Creek junction. Elevation: 1390’
777 Nw Garden Valley Blvd, Roseburg, OR 97471541-440-4930
CampingDay Use AreaSwimmingWater Access
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-10119398 · facility + sites
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Scaredman Recreation Site?
Reservations for Scaredman Recreation Site are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 531 of 590 tracked site-nights are open (90%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 5 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 11:17 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Scaredman Recreation Site?
Campsite Sniper detected 5 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Scaredman Recreation Site?
12 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 23 at site Site 003. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Scaredman Recreation Site fit a 35-foot RV?
6 of the 10 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 55 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Scaredman Recreation Site?
October 2026, with 304 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 310.
When is the next open date at Scaredman Recreation Site?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Wed, Sep 23 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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