USDA Forest Service · Oregon
Scott Creek Campground
USDA Forest Service · Oregon, United States
- Cost
- No fees are required for this site
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 4,734 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- AT&T weak · T-Mobile none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- 2308060 (NFSR 2308060) · native material · high clearance vehicles
- Nearest town
- Chemult, OR
About
US Forest Service campground. Scott Creek Campground is located 50 minutes southwest of Chemult, Oregon. This site; lies off the beaten path and is an ideal camping destination if you want to relax in a serene and remote setting. A mix of conifers like lodgepole, ponderosa pines, and white firs shade the six campsites. You'll find each site with a picnic table and fire ring. There is one vault toilet and an information board. Scott Creek flows peacefully through the north side of the campground and you may see a few small trout swimming in the creek. In the fall, this campground is popular amongst hunters. There is no potable water. Visitors need to bring an adequate supply of water. Pack out what you pack in. Not reservable through Recreation.gov, so plan on first-come, first-served; check with the ranger district for current conditions and fees.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37° | 25° | 9° | 51° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 38° | 26° | 3° | 52° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 43° | 26° | 13° | 69° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 47° | 28° | 10° | 63° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 60° | 37° | 26° | 80° | 5 of 11 |
| June | 70° | 44° | 32° | 88° | 1 of 11 |
| July | 84° | 52° | 40° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 83° | 52° | 43° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 74° | 45° | 36° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 63° | 38° | 29° | 76° | 6 of 10 |
| November | 46° | 31° | 4° | 60° | 8 of 10 |
| December | 36° | 25° | 5° | 54° | 9 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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- Lost Creek Campground · National Park Service · 6 mi · 16 sites
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- Williamson River Campground · USDA Forest Service · 16 mi
- Collier Memorial State Park · Oregon State Parks · 17 mi · 64 sites
All public campgrounds in Oregon · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2025-07-31. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.