Road to Umpqua Hot Springs Closed Due to Incoming Weather

Roseburg, OR, January 30, 2025: Starting tomorrow, January 31, 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 Umpqua National Forest just past the junction of NFSRs 34 and 3401.

The closure is intended to prevent vehicles from getting stuck in the snow on the way to the Umpqua Hot Springs, near Toketee. Closing the gate will address public safety by limiting motorized vehicle access to the parking area at the junction of NFSRs 34 and 3401. This action is in collaboration with Douglas County Sheriff's Office and Toketee residents to reduce adverse impacts on the Sheriff’s Office and Search and Rescue personnel.

Visitors wanting to soak in the Umpqua Hot Springs should plan to hike, snowshoe, or ski the last 2.5 miles. Visitors should be aware that even if it is not snowy near the gate, often roads are icy or snowy further up the road to the hot springs. Additionally, if it is actively snowing, the trail can be hard to navigate for first time users. A compass, map or trail guide is suggested to help with wayfinding.

Visitors are encouraged to be prepared for adverse weather and winter road conditions when heading out to enjoy the winter beauty of the hot springs. Temperatures at Umpqua Hot Springs range from 92-102 degrees Fahrenheit. With no trash cans and limited recreation staff in winter months, visitors are asked to practice Leave No Trace principles and pack out trash to keep the hot springs clean and natural.