Alerts
Stay informed and plan ahead by checking the alerts below before visiting the Umpqua National Forest.
Forest Alerts
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Expect Delays Along Highway 28
On the Tiller Ranger District, hazard tree mitigation is occurring on Highway 28. Expect temporary delays of 10 to 20 minutes during falling operations.
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Umpqua Hot Springs Winter Road Closure
Starting January 6, 2026, National Forest System Road (NFSR) 3401, or the road to the Umpqua Hot Springs, will close due to the incoming winter storm. The closed gate is located on the Diamond Lake Ranger District of the Umpqua National Forest just past the junction of NFSRs 34 and 3401.
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Umpqua Hot Springs Rules and Regulations
The area of the Umpqua Hot Springs is designated day-use only. Prohibited actions in or around the Umpqua Hot Springs include:
- Being in the area after sundown or before sunrise
- Camping
- Parking or leaving a vehicle in violation of posted instructions
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14-Day Stay Limit Across Umpqua National Forest
Camping within a five-mile radius for longer than 14 days and staying longer than 28 calendar days in a given year is prohibited.