U.S. Forest Service · Fremont-Winema National Forest · Oregon

Scott Creek 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.

Closed for the seasonFirst-come, first-servedFreeTents only

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4fires
active
Bluejay Rx (prescribed burn) · 20 mi away
3 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Amenities & rules

EquipmentTents
FeesNo fee

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusClosed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date.
Season05/15 to 10/15; 10/16-05/14 Open with reduced services
ForestFremont-Winema National Forest
FeesNo fee

Fremont-Winema National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Scott Creek Campground20°30°40°50°60°January: 10.10 inches of precipitation, 86.5 inches of snowFebruary: 7.53 inches of precipitation, 68.9 inches of snowMarch: 7.81 inches of precipitation, 71.9 inches of snowApril: 6.16 inches of precipitation, 48.7 inches of snowMay: 3.65 inches of precipitation, 14.5 inches of snowJune: 2.27 inches of precipitation, 3.7 inches of snowJuly: 0.80 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.83 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 1.93 inches of precipitation, 1.8 inches of snowOctober: 4.80 inches of precipitation, 17.2 inches of snowNovember: 9.60 inches of precipitation, 59.3 inches of snowDecember: 11.28 inches of precipitation, 90.6 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 26.6°F averageFebruary: 26.3°F averageMarch: 28.2°F averageApril: 31.7°F averageMay: 39.2°F averageJune: 45.3°F averageJuly: 55.1°F averageAugust: 55.4°F averageSeptember: 50.1°F averageOctober: 40.4°F averageNovember: 30.6°F averageDecember: 25.9°F average0 in20 in40 in60 in80 in100 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Crater Lake Nps HQ, 11 miles from the campground at 6,485 feet, station USC00351946 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 67 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 463 inches a year on the same inches scale. The shaded span is the published season, May 15 to October 15.

Getting there

Coordinates42.8880° N, 121.9259° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Bluejay Rx

    20 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Odf Copperfield Piles Rx

    23 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Chiloquin Wui Rx

    23 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Lobert Piles Rx

    25 mi from the campground

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Dump stationMazama Campground Dump Station ↗12.2 mi
Outdoor gearThe Ledge Outdoor Store ↗46.3 mi
RV sales & serviceBlue Dog RV of Oregon ↗59.1 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

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Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.9 mi
    Scott Creek
    4.3 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
  • 1 mi
    Jackson Creek
    1.7 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
  • 2.1 mi
    Mtr2313380
    2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, ATV and 1 more
  • 3 mi
    Sun Pass Run ↗
    6 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
  • 4.1 mi
    Pinnacles
    0.9 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
  • 4.2 mi
    Mtr2303310
    1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, ATV and 1 more

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

Klamath Marsh National Wildlife Refuge begins about 8.7 miles away, and it is the closest of these.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Scott Creek Campground?

No. Scott Creek Campground is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.

Source: Forest Service

How much does it cost to camp at Scott Creek Campground?

Nothing. Scott Creek Campground is listed as free. No fee

Source: Forest Service

Is Scott Creek Campground open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 26, 2026. Season 05/15 to 10/15; 10/16-05/14 Open with reduced services.

Source: Forest Service status

Can I bring an RV to Scott Creek Campground?

Scott Creek Campground is listed for tents only.

Source: Forest Service

What if Scott Creek Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Lost Creek Campground (5.7 mi, first-come), Williamson River Campground (16.3 mi, first-come), and Broken Arrow Campground (20.3 mi, partly first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby