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Alerts

Stay informed and plan ahead by checking the alerts below before visiting the Umpqua National Forest.

Forest Alerts

  • Castle Fire Closure

    Castle Fire closure will take effect on August 17, 2026. All National Forest System lands, roads and trails will be closed beginning at National Forest Service Road (NFSR) 28 from the junction of NFSR 2823 to French Junction, and NFSR 2823, or the areas known as Little Black Rock and Castle Creek.…
    Alert Start Date: August 16, 2026
    Forest Order: #06-15-02-26-03

  • Ash Flat Campground Temporary Closure

    Ash Flat Campground on the Tiller Ranger District will be temporarily closed for administrative use from August 17 to August 20, 2026. 
    Alert Start Date: August 10, 2026

  • Public Use Restrictions Stage 2

    Beginning at 12:01 a.m., Friday, July 24, 2026. Umpqua National Forest will move to Public Use Restrictions (PURs) Stage 2 across the whole Forest. In PURs Stage 2, campfires in wilderness and public firewood cutting (with an internal combustion engine) will no longer be allowed. Campfires within…
    Alert Start Date: July 22, 2026
    Forest Order: #06-15-26-02

  • Expect Delays along Little River Road (NFSR 2700)

    Expect delays as road construction will be occurring on National Forest Service Road 2700, also known as Little River Road, beginning July 20, 2026. Please plan extra time for your travel, watch for flaggers, and obey the posted speed limits. 
    Alert Start Date: July 17, 2026

  • Forest-operated Developed Recreation Sites are No Longer Accepting Cash or Check

    All Forest-operated developed recreation sites are no longer accepting cash or check. Scan & Pay will be available at campgrounds, trailheads, showers, RV dump stations, boat ramps, and picnic day use areas across the Forest.  How will this impact how you recreate in summer 2026?  With limited…
    Alert Start Date: February 2, 2026

  • 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, or parking or leaving a vehicle in violation of posted instructions. 
    Alert Start Date: April 22, 2025
    Forest Order: #06-15-03-24-03

  • 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.
    Alert Start Date: March 17, 2025
    Forest Order: #06-15-25-01
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