Recreation
Enjoy lush mixed conifer forests, mountain creeks, and waterfalls while visiting the northernmost area of the Umpqua National Forest.
Diamond Lake area boasts multiple recreation opportunities year-round, with Umpqua’s tallest mountains, largest lakes, and access to three different wilderness areas.
Centered around the North Umpqua River, this area is ideal for fishing, rock climbing, mountain biking, horse riding, hiking, and boating. We know—it’s exciting.
The gateway to the Rogue-Umpqua Divide Wilderness, on the southernmost area find sheer cliffs, dense conifer forests, summer wildflowers, and sub-alpine meadows.
Recreation
Acker Rock Climbing Area
Site Open
Acker Rock is located on the Tiller Ranger District of the Umpqua National Forest. There are 20 established routes on Acker that range in difficulty of 5.5 to 5.10d. Some of the most popular of these…
Acker Rock Lookout
Site Open
Perched atop the edge of a rocky cliff in the Tiller Ranger District, Acker Rock Lookout is a 12-foot by 12-foot, one-room lookout that offers visitors a unique lodging experience with spectacular…
Apple Creek Campground
Site Closed
This campground is operated by a concessionaire under permit from the Umpqua National Forest.Apple Campground has seven campsites that are nestled on the bank of the Wild and Scenic North Umpqua…
Ash Flat Campground
Site Open
Sitting at an elevation of 1,500 feet, Ash Flat Campground is tucked into a forest of mixed conifers and hardwoods. With four, shaded campsites that are perfect for a relaxing getaway, you could…
Bear Camp Shelter
Site Open
Bear Camp Shelter is located near the Boulder Creek Wilderness. The shelter provides visitors with a versatile base camp to explore all trails in the area.
Black Canyon Camping Area
Site Open
Boulder Creek Campground
Site Open
Boulder Creek Campground is located along the South Umpqua River near the mouth of Boulder Creek. A mixed conifer forest offers shade and seclusion for campers. There may be poison oak at this…
Boulder Flat Campground
Site Open
This campground is operated by a concessionaire under permit from the Umpqua National Forest.Perched beside the Wild and Scenic North Umpqua River, Boulder Flat Campground is indeed proof that great…
Briggs Forest Camp
Site Open
Today, Briggs camp is a cozy, primitive campground. But in the late 1950s it was a thriving logging camp that was owned by R.A. Briggs. Enjoy a night under the stars at Briggs Camp or during the day…
Broken Arrow Campground
Site Closed
Set back from the shores of Diamond Lake, Broken Arrow Campground is nestled in lodgepole pine forest. This picturesque spot has 121 campsites and boasts views of both Mount Bailey and Mt. Thielsen.…