• Cavitt Creek Falls is a popular summer destination with a small waterfall and pool
Located roughly 25 miles east of Roseburg, Cavitt Creek Falls Recreation Site is a popular destination for summer getaways. Surrounded by the North Umpqua National Forest, Cavitt Creek Falls is an excellent spot to cool off on a hot summer day.
This place offers a variety of activities, including swimming, cliff jumping, hiking, picnicking, and camping.
Things to Do at Cavitt Creek Falls Recreation Site
Swimming and Cliff Jumping
The crystal-clear water of Cavitt Creek Falls flows through one or two channels, depending on the water level, into a deep, colorful pool. The pool and the 7-foot falls are encased in solid rock.
On a summer day, this is a great spot to swim and relax. Some visitors jump into the clear pool from nearby cliffs.
Cautions: Cliff jumping and slippery can be dangerous; please use care and make safe decisions.
Fishing
Trout fishing with artificial flies and lures is open from Cavitt Creek and Little River from late May through mid-September. Contact the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife for their regulations and exact season dates.
Cavitt Creek Falls Recreation Site: Camping, Lodging & Vacation Rentals
Cavitt Creek Falls Recreation Site and Campground is a small, rustic spot, open seasonally on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations are not available, and camping spots fill quickly on summer weekends and holidays.
The campground has 10 individual campsites. Basic amenities include picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets, but there is no RV hook-up service and no on-site drinking water.
If you are looking for more comfortable accommodations, you can find plenty in Roseburg, 25 miles away.
Affordable vacation rentals for short and long-term stays in Roseburg
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Cavitt Creek Falls | Facts
Open: Mid-may – end of September from 8 am to 8 pm
Managed by: Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
Amenities: Vault toilets, potable water, garbage service, picnic sites, campground
Activities: Swimming, rock jumping (at your own risk), hiking, and fishing
Distance from the parking: Short
Road access: Any passenger vehicle
Day-use fees: None
Elevation: 1,050 ft (320 m)
Cavitt Creek Falls Recreation Site is located:
- 10 miles east of Glide
- 25 miles east of Roseburg
- 92 miles southeast of Eugene.
Swimming hole rating: 5 out of 5
Body of Water: River, falls
Water quality: Clear & transparent
Current: Light to moderate
Depth: Deep
Beach: River rocks and rock formation
Water T° (summer): Cool
Adventures Nearby
Directions to Cavitt Creek Falls Recreation Site
From Roseburg,
- Drive approximately 16.5 miles east of Roseburg on Highway 138
- Turn right onto Little River Road and continue for 6.7 miles
- Turn right at the covered bridge onto Cavitt Creek Road
- Proceed for 3.2 miles to Cavitt Falls Recreation Site.