Umpqua National Forest
From thundering waterfalls to still mountain lakes, water is the essence of the Umpqua National Forest.
Photo credit: USDA Forest Service
The Umpqua National Forest is nestled on the western slopes of the Cascade Mountains. Explosive geologic events shaped the distinctive landscape on the 983,129-acre forest, and provide spectacular scenery as well as an abundance of natural and cultural resources. Visitors discover a diverse place of thundering waters, high mountain lakes, heart-stopping rapids, and peaceful ponds. The Forest is characterized by its many waterfalls, including the 293-foot Watson Falls on the North Umpqua Highway.
Wilderness Areas/Wild & Scenic Rivers
Boulder Creek Wilderness - Small waterfalls and rapids connect the series of quiet pools that make up Boulder Creek, a tributary of the North Umpqua River, which runs through the heart of the area.
Mount Thielsen Wilderness - Much of the Mount Thielsen Wilderness is made up of high alpine forests and open meadows. The terrain is moderate but becomes very steep toward the crest of the Cascade Mountains.
Rogue-Umpqua Divide Wilderness - Nearly all trails in the Rogue-Umpqua Divide pass through sub-alpine meadows.
Invasive Species
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