Umpqua National Forest

Alcohol Prohibitions

This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.

Aquatic Invasive Species

This Order prohibits 1) possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic invasive animal species AND 2) prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic or riparian invasive plant species - on National Forest System lands in the Pacific Northwest Region as specified in the Order.

Restrictions on Use of Forage and Mulch Products

This Order prohibits unloading, storing, or using any straw, hay, grain, seed, or other forage or mulch products that are not state-certified weed free on the National Forest System lands, roads or trails in any Closure Area as specific in the Order. Some examples of these include hay bales, hay…

Overview

Umpqua National Forest encompasses 983,239 acres on the western slopes of the Cascade Mountains in southern Oregon, spanning Douglas, Lane, and Jackson Counties. The forest is currently open with no public use restrictions and low fire danger. Recent rain and cooler temperatures in late September 2025 led to the removal of summer fire restrictions. As of winter 2025, all ranger stations are operating normally except for holiday closures (Dec 24-25 and Jan 1). Current alerts include ranger station holiday closures, Herman Creek Bridge repairs on the Cottage Grove District causing lane delays, and damage to a bridge on the Dread and Terror section of the North Umpqua Trail (1.75 miles upriver from Umpqua Hot Springs Trailhead). Hot springs regulations remain in effect (Order No. 06-15-03-24-03) prohibiting presence after sundown/before sunrise, camping in the area, and restricting camping within a five-mile radius to 14 consecutive days max (28 days per calendar year). The forest offers 54 campgrounds with 800+ campsites across four ranger districts (Cottage Grove, Diamond Lake, North Umpqua, and Tiller). Cell reception is minimal throughout the forest—plan accordingly.

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