Umpqua National Forest Reopening Some Campgrounds

ROSEBURG, Ore. (June 3, 2020) The Umpqua National Forest is announcing the re-opening of specific developed sites to recreational users. Beginning Friday, June 5, some campgrounds will be re-opened to the general public. All campgrounds will be available by advance reservation only through www.recreation.gov. No payments will be accepted at the campground. Reservations can be made through Recreation.gov beginning Wednesday, June 3, and must be made two days in advance of your intended visit. Local District offices have no ability to make reservations for you. Unless you have been notified, all existing reservations are still valid. Opening campgrounds are: Campground: Ranger District: Rujada Cottage Grove Boulder Flat Diamond Lake Toketee Lake Diamond Lake Poole Creek Diamond Lake To align with Governor Brown’s executive order directing people to Stay Home to Save Lives, the Umpqua National Forest will continue the closure of developed recreation sites not listed above, such as the Umpqua Hot Springs and its access trail, South Umpqua Falls, and all cabins rentals and fire lookouts. Please see the current Forest Closure Order #06-15-00-20-415, located on our forest website, for the specific details. This order is in effect until September 30, 2020 and may be modified or rescinded prior to that date. Forest personnel are working to reopen other campgrounds on the forest in the upcoming weeks, but must first mitigate seasonal storm damage and remove trees which pose a safety risk to the public. Further announcements will be forthcoming. "We are continuing the process of assessing the areas that remain closed and determining when we can safely open them again for the public,” said Alice Carlton, Umpqua National Forest Supervisor. “We are all keeping the health and safety of our employees and the public in the front of our minds as we continue to make other opportunities available.” Some facilities, such as vault bathrooms, will remain open for public use. Members of the public wishing to utilize these facilities are doing so at their own discretion and must take all necessary precautions to ensure their own personal health and safety. We cannot guarantee a COVID-19 free facility. It is suggested that as you plan to recreate, you make preparations to provide for your own sanitation and be as self-contained as possible on your outing. Please remember to review current recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and focus on protecting yourself, your family, and your community. Via Release by US Forest Service