Forest Service to Extend Season for Several Campgrounds

(USFS) ROSEBURG, Ore. – August 28, 2020 The U.S. Forest Service will be extending the traditional campground season on several districts due to unprecedented levels of visitors to the forest and the need to provide this service to the American public. “Because of the sheer number of visitors and a need for a longer season this year, we have made the decision to extend the availability for camping wherever possible,” said Alice Carlton, Umpqua National Forest Supervisor. Reservations, for campgrounds accepting reservations, can be made at Recreation.Gov. District: Cottage Grove All Cottage Grove campgrounds open until November 2, weather permitting. Rujada Campground Lund Park Reservations available until Sept. 30 FCFS: Oct 1 Cedar Creek, Hobo, Mineral All sites FCFS. Cedar Creek Campground will open by September 2. ---------------------------------------------------- District: Tiller All Tiller campgrounds open until November 30, weather permitting, and are first come, first served Three C Rock, Dumont, Boulder Creek, Ash Flat, South Umpqua Falls, Cover Camp, Three Horn, Devil Flat --------------------------------------------------- District: Diamond Lake Please look at specific campgrounds below for closing dates. Weather may cause earlier closings. Broken Arrow Reservations available until Sept. 7 FCFS: Sept 8 Closing: Sept. 13 Bunker Hill East Lemolo Inlet Kelsay Valley Reservations available until Sept. 7 FCFS: Sept 8 Closing: Oct. 28 Clearwater Falls Whitehorse Falls FCFS only Closing: Oct. 28 Diamond Lake: Reservations available until Sept. 7 FCFS: Sept 8 South End Closing: Sept. 13 North End Closing: Oct 28 Poole Creek, Thielsen View Reservations available until Sept. 7 FCFS: Sept 8 Water Off: Sept. 30 Closing: Oct. 28 Toketee Lake Reservations available until October 12 Open year round. First come first served after Oct. 12. -------------------------------------------------- District: North Umpqua Apple Creek, Hemlock Lake, Hemlock Meadows, Lake in the Woods, White Creek, Wolf Creek FCFS Only Closing: Oct 28 Horseshoe Bend Reservations available until Sept. 7 Closing: Sept. 8 for repairs to power lines. Bogus Creek Canton Creek Reservations available through October 12. FCFS: Oct. 13 Closing: Oct. 28 Boulder Flat Reservations available through October 12. Open Year Round FCFS: Oct. 28 Eagle Rock Reservations available through September 7 FCFS: Sept. 8 Closing: Sept. 28. Island, Steamboat Falls First come, first served only Open Year Round Members of the public wishing to recreate on the forest later in the season are reminded to please call the local ranger district, during normal working hours of M-F 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except Federal holidays, for the most up-to-date information and conditions. You can also follow the Umpqua’s Facebook page and website. District Office Supervisor’s Office 541-957-3200 Cottage Grove 541-767-5000 Diamond Lake 541-498-2531 North Umpqua 541-496-3532 Tiller 541-825-3100