An easy 0 . Susan Creek Campground is located 0.5 mile upstream from the day-use area and is well known as one of BLM's crown recreation sites. Nationwide, fishermen are lured to the emerald green waters of the North Umpqua River for its seasonal runs of steelhead and salmon. Between Rock Creek to Soda Springs. The river is rated from Class I to Class V rapids, ranging from mild water to moderately short, but raging rapids.
Difficulty levels vary throughout the season and are dependent on water flow levels.
Most rapids increase in difficulty with higher water volume, and several rapids become more difficult as the water level decreases and exposes more river rock to negotiate. Over a dozen commercial river guides are permitted by the BLM and USFS to provide river float trips to the public. Best months to rafting the river are May, June and into July, depending on weather. Later in the summer, kayakers enjoy the lower flows and thrills of the many currents of the river. Summer steelhead begin their trek up the river in July and the fishing season is in full swing in August and early September.