Welcome to the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
Go Rogue
The RRSNF is home to incredible rivers, isolated wilderness areas, outstanding fisheries, wildlife and plants, and breathtaking landscapes of mountains, meadows, and lakes.
Know Before You Go: The Pacific Crest Trail and Fire Closures
Fires are starting to impact the Pacific Crest Trail in northern California and Oregon. This is peak season for through-hikers headed north, but also, the PCT is very popular for day hikers in our area.
Know Before You Go: Our partners at the Pacific Crest Trail Association track where closures are in place, and their website is a GREAT resource.
Make sure you're checking in regularly, as things can change quickly this time of year.
Find Your Inner Rogue!
Find your new favorite spot. Broaden your horizons with the Interagency passes. And make sure you're prepared, safe, and being the best steward you can be for your National Forest lands!
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Recreation
The Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest has a wide variety of landscapes that offer up every kind of outdoor experience you can imagine. It's time to start exploring!
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Recreation Passes
America the Beautiful - National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes provide U.S. citizens and visitors an affordable and convenient way to access Federal recreational lands.
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Safety and Ethics
There are lots of ways be a good steward and to protect the Forests and the natural environment, to ensure the health and safety of visitors, and to promote pleasant and rewarding outdoor recreation experiences for all visitors.
Know Before You Go
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Predicted Weather
Get the most current predicted weather conditions ahead of your outdoor adventures from the National Weather Service!
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Maps
Make sure you've got the correct map for where you're headed!
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Road Conditions
See web cameras of roads across Oregon to get an idea of what conditions might be like where you're headed!
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Recent News
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August 8 Evening Update: It's Hot, Dry and Windy Weather for the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
Release Date: Aug 8, 2022
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August 7 Evening Update: Challenging Fire Weather Conditions Continue
Release Date: Aug 8, 2022
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August 6 Evening Update: As the Pacific Northwest Region Becomes a National Fire Priority, Resources are in High Demand
Release Date: Aug 6, 2022
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August 5 Evening Update: The Mission: Prevention, Detection Initial Attack and Partner Support
Release Date: Aug 5, 2022
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August 4 Evening Update: A Complete and Coordinated Response Across Boundaries
Release Date: Aug 4, 2022
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August 4 Morning Update: Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest Continues the Search…
Release Date: Aug 4, 2022
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August 3 Evening Update: Firefighters Continue to Find and Fight New Fires from Recent Lightning
Release Date: Aug 3, 2022
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August 3 Morning Update: Fire Detection and Initial Attack Mission Continues on the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
Release Date: Aug 3, 2022
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August 2 Evening Update: Lightning Keeps Firefighters Busy With New Fires
Release Date: Aug 2, 2022
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Overnight Lightning Pounds the Eastern Rogue Valley
Release Date: Aug 2, 2022
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August 1 Evening Update: No New Fires Today on the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, but Another Day of Lightning Threat Ahead
Release Date: Aug 1, 2022
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Know Before You Go: Air Quality and Facility Status in the Applegate Lake Area
Release Date: Aug 1, 2022
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Another Day of Lightning Threat Ahead for Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
Release Date: Aug 1, 2022
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Beginning August 2, RRSNF Moving to Extreme Fire Danger
Release Date: Aug 1, 2022
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Firefighting Efforts Continue on the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
Release Date: Jul 31, 2022
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Know Before You Go: The Pacific Crest Trail and Fire Closures
Release Date: Jul 31, 2022
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Lightning Threat Continues on Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
Release Date: Jul 31, 2022
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Fireline Fortification on the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest Continues
Release Date: Jul 29, 2022
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Crews Continue Great Work on Securing and Mopping Three Fires
Release Date: Jul 28, 2022
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Lightning Ignites Three Fires on Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
Release Date: Jul 28, 2022
Features
Climbing Mt. McLoughlin Responsibly

Our tallest peak in southern Oregon is a gem, and numerous people venture up it every year. Learn how you can enjoy its splendor--safely!
Roots to Shoots: Three Million Seedlings Transplanted at the RRSNF Nursery

The amazing, flexible, adaptive, and hard-working J. Herbert Stone Nursery staff recently took on a huge task in completing the transplanting of 2.8 million seedlings. Learn more about this feat!
Spotlights
Heard But Not Seen – Dispatchers

From a non-descript building at the Medford Interagency Office comes the voices that are heard but not seen throughout the year.
A Fed Bear is a Dead Bear

"A fed bear is a dead bear" isn't a cliche statement; but a reality when peoples' behaviors habituate black bears. Be a part of the solution.
The RRSNF’s Approach to “Good” and “Bad” Fire

The following includes excerpts taken from an article authored by Murray Taylor and featured in the December 2021 edition of Wildfire Today.
Basically, Awesome: The Medford Airtanker Base

Not every community has an airtanker base in its backyard!
Alerts & Warnings
- Butte Fork Trail Bridge in Red Buttes Wilderness Closed Through July 2023
- Effective 7/27: Forest-Wide Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
- Effective 7/22: Wild and Scenic Lower Rogue River Stage 2 Fire Restrictions
- Understanding Parking and Fire Restrictions on the Illinois River
- Bear-Human Interactions on the Rise!
- Seasonal Alcohol Prohibition on Recreation Section of Illinois River

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