Umpqua National Forest Oregon

Umpqua National Forest Overview

Umpqua National Forest includes 980,000 acres and stretches across the western slopes of the Cascade Range in southwestern Oregon.  The forest is characterized by dense evergreen forests, mountain peaks, clear rivers and streams, waterfalls, alpine lakes, and rugged wilderness areas. Popular areas ionclude the North Umpqua River, Diamond Lake, Lemolo Lake, Toketee Falls, and the surrounding Cascade Mountain scenery.

Camping is one of the best ways to experience Umpqua National Forest. The forest contains numerous developed campgrounds as well as opportunities for dispersed camping. Campgrounds are located near lakes, rivers, waterfalls, and popular recreation areas.

Some of the better-known camping areas include Diamond Lake Campground, Toketee Lake Campground, Clearwater Falls Campground, Hemlock Lake Campground, Steamboat Falls Campground, Horseshoe Bend Campground, Canton Creek Campground, and South Umpqua Falls Campground.

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Amenities

• BBQ Grills
• Boat Ramp
• Campground Host
• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service - None
• Cell Service Poor
• Drinking Water
• Dumpsters
• Equestrian Facilities
• Equestrian trail
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Firewood Available
• Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
• Grills
• Hiking & Biking Trails
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Restrooms (Flush Toilets, Vault Toilets)
• Trash Collection

Activities

• ATVing
• Backpacking
• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Boating
• Canoeing
• Climbing
• Fishing
• Fly Fishing
• Hiking
• Historic Sites
• Horseback riding
• Hunting
• Kayaking
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• OHVing
• OTV Trails/Riding
• Paddle boarding (SUP)
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Rock Climbing
• Stargazing
• Swimming
• Water Sports
• Wildlife Viewing
• Winter/Snow Sports