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Price
$14/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
12 campsites
Season
THIS LOCATION IS CLO...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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25005 Rock Creek Rd, Idleyld Park, OR, 97447
You want affordable river access with swimming, hiking, and a family-friendly atmosphere maintained by attentive hosts.
You're sensitive to mosquitoes or prefer traditional dirt tent pads over pea-gravel ground cover.
Context for the broader area surrounding Millpond Recreation Site, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.
<h2>Overview:</h2>Pack your fishing gear and your raft and bring family and friends, because this corridor has something for everyone. This North Umpqua Wild and Scenic River Corridor is known for its stunning forest setting with the emerald green waters of the North Umpqua running right through the heart of it. Nestled amongst old-growth trees, one can relax at Susan Creek Campground, take a hike along the river on the 1.5 mile long Emerald Trail or stroll up the short trail to 50’ tall Susan Creek Falls. Anglers from across the country, flock to the North Umpqua to fly-fish for the elusive salmon and steelhead. The 79-mile long North Umpqua Trail is perfect for longer distance hikes and mountain bike excursions. <h2>Know Before You Go:</h2> <ul><li>Susan Creek Campground opens late-April and closes late-October.</li> <li>Pets are allowed in the campground, but must be kept on a 6-foot or shorter leash.</li> <li>29 individual camping sites, 15 of which can be reserved for part of the year. To reserve sites visit <a href="https://www.recreation.gov/recreationalAreaDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&recAreaId=1854&agencyCode=70901">www.recreation.gov</a> or call 1-877-444-6777.</li> <li>The North Umpqua is a class III whitewater river. It demands your attention. </li> <li>Angling on this stretch of the river is limited to fly-fishing only.</li></ul> <h2>Point of Interest:</h2>The spectacular 79-mile long North Umpqua Trail is popular with hiker and mountain bikers, and can be accessed by crossing the Tioga Bridge or at Swiftwater day-use area.<br><br><a href=" https://www.blm.gov/sites/blm.gov/files/documents/files/rbg_northumpqua_brochure.pdf"> Brochure: North Umpqua Wild and Scenic River </a> <br><br> <a href=" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcKv_fXzi_s "> Explore Oregon Recreation: North Umpqua Wild and Scenic River Corridor </a>
To access to the Susan Creek Recreation Area, travel 29 miles east of Roseburg along Highway 138. A parking area is located at the Susan Creek day-use area; this is where river access for rafters is located. Across the road, an easy ADA accessible 0.8 mile trail leads to the 50 foot tall Susan Creek Falls.
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Best season: summer. Summer offers the most reliable weather for enjoying Millpond's swimming hole, boating on Rock Creek, and family-friendly picnics under the Douglas fir canopy — daytime highs typically climb into the mid-70s to low-80s°F with cool nights in the mid-40s to 50°F. Water-based activities, interpretive trails, playground use, and casual biking are at their peak and the site is at its sunniest and driest, making campsite set-up and trail access easiest. Expect the busiest weekends in July–August and,— Peak months: July, August, September, June
Summer highlighted as best time (swimming, warm days); July–Aug busiest with ideal temps.
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Millpond Recreation Site is nestled along Rock Creek, featuring lush forests and grassy areas perfect for day use. The amenities include a children's play area, a ball-field, interpretive panels, and a swimming area. The site also offers a short nature trail and the Sawmill Trail, a mile-long path that provides additional recreational opportunities. Facilities include a campground loop with 12 campsites, drinking water, and vault restrooms. "Clean camp spots, perfect for our family of 4! Hosts were great and there’s a nice swimming hole within walking distance," one reviewer noted.
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"Site 005, Loop: Main" was described as lovely but noted for mosquitoes.
"Site 008" had clean vault toilets, but flush ones were farther away.
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