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Important Message on Our COVID-19 Response
The Umpqua National Forest offices are closed to the general public and have implemented virtual services to protect the health and safety of employees and members of the public. We are following guidance from Federal, State and County authorities as we respond to the COVID-19 crisis. Customers needing information, permits and maps are encouraged to call during regular business hours. We are open for virtual services Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding Federal holidays.
Fire and Weather Updates
If you discover a fire in the forest, including an unattended campfire, please call 911 as soon as possible.
- Current Fire Information: Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) and more.
- Current weather conditions are updated continually by the National Weather Service.
Road and Sno-Park Conditions
- Know before you go. View highway conditions and webcams TripCheck. Please call our ranger stations to learn about current conditions of Forest Service roads.
- Always carry a paper map. Cell service may be unavailable on the Forest and GPS is unreliable.
- Keep in mind that many Forest Service roads require high clearance vehicles and may be impassable in the winter.
- Obtain a Sno-Park permit from the Oregon Department of Transportation.
- Driving considerations along the High 138 and the rest of the The Rogue Umpqua Scenic Byway.
Blue-Green Algae Health Concerns
- Learn about blue-green algae, see current advisories from the Oregon Health Authority, and find answers to common questions about algae blooms.
- Diamond Lake and Lemolo Lake are currently seeing increased levels of algae. You can find more information about this increase here.
Streamflow and Flood Information
- View a map of flood and high flow conditions for Oregon for the state of Oregon.
- View a complete complete state-wide list for Oregon streamflow data from the United States Geological Survey
Alerts
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Forest Order #06-15-02-23-472
Date(s): May 10, 2023 - May 10, 2024
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Forest Order 06-15-03-22-468 Dated 09/21/2022
Date(s): Sep 23, 2022
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Forest Order #06-18-00-22-14 Dated 08/04/2022
Date(s): Aug 4, 2022
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Forest Order 06-15-06-22-459 Designating Remaining Fire Closure Areas
Date(s): Jun 17, 2022
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Fire Season ending October 26, 2022 at 12:01 A.M.
Date(s): Oct 25, 2022
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Termination of Order No. 06-15-00-22-460 No PURS in Effect
Date(s): Sep 26, 2022
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Stay Limit on the Umpqua National Forest
Date(s): Aug 28, 2022
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How the Forest is Dealing with COVID-19
Date(s): Mar 31, 2020
Public Notices
Forest Order 06-15-03-22-468 Dated 09/21/2022
Windigo Fire Area Closure has shrunk. This order supersedes and terminates Forest Order 06-15-03-22-466.
Forest Order: 73 KB PDF
Exhibit A: 650 KB PDF
Order expires on May 15th, 2023, unless sooner rescinded.
Forest Order 06-15-00-22-465 Dated 08/17/2022
Visitors to the Umpqua National Forest cannot camp at, occupy, or leave camping equipment in a single location for longer than 14 consecutive days. Additionally, visitors cannot camp in, occupy, or leave camping equipment on the Umpqua National Forest for more than 28 days in a calendar year.
Order: 888 KB PDF
Expires: August 28, 2024 or sooner