enjoy camping in the umpqua national forest and hiking trails to waterfalls in the wild and scenic umpqua river watershedt: brice creek waterfalls, moon waterfalls, pinard waterfalls, spirit falls; hiking trails off the Rogue Umpqua Scenic byway on the wild and scenic umpqua river in the umpqua national forest: toketee waterfalls, watson falls hiking trails, fall creek falls, susan creek day use area, susan creek hiking trails, susan creek campgrounds off the rogue umpqua scenic byway, toketee campgrounds off the rogue umpqua scenic byway, lemolo campgrounds off the rogue umpqua scenic byway, diamond lake campgrounds, boulder creek campgrounds, canyon creek campgrounds, umpqua national forest campgrounds, clearwater falls campgroud, island campgrounds, lake in the woods campgrounds, bogus creek campgrounds, devil's campground on cow creek, cedar creek campground on brice creek, rujada campground on layng creek, apple creek campgrounds, whitehorse falls campground, susan creek waterfalls, north umpqua river, south umpqua river, umpqua river hiking trails accessed off the rogue umpqua scenic byway, forest service campgrounds, blm campgrounds, travel oregon through the cascade mountains, cavitt creek recreation area, deadline falls, steelhead in the umpqua river, angling, hiking trails to lemolo waterfalls, clearwater waterfalls, whitehorse waterfalls, clearwater river, toketee lake, umpqua hot springs, steamboat creek waterfalls, warm springs waterfalls, lemolo lake; hiking trails on the little river in the umpqua river watershed in the umpqua national forest: deer creek waterfalls, grotto falls, hemlock waterfalls, hemlock lake, cavitt creek waterfalls, recreation area, shadow waterfalls, yakso waterfalls; hiking trails on the south umpqua river watershed: south umpqua waterfalls, campbell waterfalls, hiking trails in theboulder creek wilderness area, hiking trails in the mt thielsen rogue umpqua divide wilderness area, cathedral waterfalls off the south umpqua river; hiking trails in the row river watershed: moon, spirit and pinard waterfalls.
My Idea of a Nice Vacation:

Driving through the hills, river side on the North Umpqua River, on North Bank
Road from Wilbur, Oregon to Glide, Oregon.

The wild and scenic Umpqua River is my favorite river in Oregon. Not only is it my favorite river; it's my favorite pass through the Cascade Mountains. I cannot tell you how many times I've driven Hwy 138; I've hiked to all the waterfalls more than once, and the following is my idea of a nice vacation on the North Umpqua River:

Stay at Cavitt Creek, a tributary of the Little River, and the Little River is a tributary of the North Umpqua. Explore all the waterfalls and other scenic wonders of the Little River watershed. That includes Cavitt Creek Waterfall, Shadow Waterfall, Grotto Waterfall, Hemlock Waterfall, Yakso Waterfall and another waterfall up in the area of Hemlock and Yakso Waterfalls that I've just learned of; the area around Hemlock and Yakso Waterfalls also includes two mountains lakes: Lake of the Woods and Hemlock Lake.

Campgrounds on the wild and scenic North Umpqua River:

After exploring to my heart's delight, I would move onto the North Umpqua and stay at any of the Umpqua National Forest campgrounds. I've ordered them from west to east for you here: Susan Creek Campground (Susan Creek has flush toilets - always a nice amenity), Bogus Creek Campground, Canton Creek Campground on Steamboat Creek, Island Campground, Apple Creek Campground, Horseshoe Bend Campground, Eagle Rock Campground, Boulder Flat Campground, Toketee Lake Campground off of Hwy 138, (this offers the added bonus of the Umpqua Hot Springs). Lemolo Lake, also off Hwy 138, offers four campgrounds: Poole Creek, E. Lemolo, Bunker Hill and Inlet Campgrounds.

Want to find out more about the campgrounds on the North Umpqua River and Little River?

Rates at the improved USFS campgrounds vary at the different campsites. Check at the Ranger Station for the Umpqua National Forest for specifics. Check online, check by phone: (541) 496-3532, or on location: the North Umpqua Ranger Station in Glide and the Diamond Lake Ranger Station at Toketee.

Take in all the sights and wonders while camped along the beautiful wild and scenic Umpqua River. All the campgrounds, but those on the lakes, are situated on the river, leaving open the option of water sports at every campground. One could elect for rafting the Umpqua River, not forgetting the caveat to get out of the river at Cable Crossing - continuing any further brings one into Deadline Falls, class 5 rapids, one of them being a keeper.

Deadline Falls are quite impressive, and can be easily viewed by hiking upstream from Swiftwater, from there, if the season is right, one can watch salmon and later, steelhead, jumping the rapids. The Umpqua offers a multitude of hiking trails: Hike to any of the many waterfalls on the river, hike, mountain bike or ride horseback on the river side trails, (not all trails are open to the latter, but one can always hike or mountain bike). Certainly, one can take time out for a relaxing soak in Umpqua Hot Springs, and finally, visit Crater Lake National Park.

Plan your vacation to include hiking to as many of the waterfalls in the Umpqua National Forest as you like.

Protect our National Forests and Wilderness Areas. Leave NO Trace!

 
enjoy camping in the umpqua national forest and hiking trails to waterfalls in the wild and scenic umpqua river watershedt: brice creek waterfalls, moon waterfalls, pinard waterfalls, spirit falls; hiking trails off the Rogue Umpqua Scenic byway on the wild and scenic umpqua river in the umpqua national forest: toketee waterfalls, watson falls hiking trails, fall creek falls, susan creek day use area, susan creek hiking trails, susan creek campgrounds off the rogue umpqua scenic byway, toketee campgrounds off the rogue umpqua scenic byway, lemolo campgrounds off the rogue umpqua scenic byway, diamond lake campgrounds, boulder creek campgrounds, canyon creek campgrounds, umpqua national forest campgrounds, clearwater falls campgroud, island campgrounds, lake in the woods campgrounds, bogus creek campgrounds, devil's campground on cow creek, cedar creek campground on brice creek, rujada campground on layng creek, apple creek campgrounds, whitehorse falls campground, susan creek waterfalls, north umpqua river, south umpqua river, umpqua river hiking trails accessed off the rogue umpqua scenic byway, forest service campgrounds, blm campgrounds, travel oregon through the cascade mountains, cavitt creek recreation area, deadline falls, steelhead in the umpqua river, angling, hiking trails to lemolo waterfalls, clearwater waterfalls, whitehorse waterfalls, clearwater river, toketee lake, umpqua hot springs, steamboat creek waterfalls, warm springs waterfalls, lemolo lake; hiking trails on the little river in the umpqua river watershed in the umpqua national forest: deer creek waterfalls, grotto falls, hemlock waterfalls, hemlock lake, cavitt creek waterfalls, recreation area, shadow waterfalls, yakso waterfalls; hiking trails on the south umpqua river watershed: south umpqua waterfalls, campbell waterfalls, hiking trails in theboulder creek wilderness area, hiking trails in the mt thielsen rogue umpqua divide wilderness area, cathedral waterfalls off the south umpqua river; hiking trails in the row river watershed: moon, spirit and pinard waterfalls.

Forward ~ Traveling the north bank road along the Umpqua River.

Back ~ Pinard Waterfalls in the wild and scenic
Umpqua River watershed.

USFS: Umpqua National Forest.
BLM: Roseburg District of the Bureau of Land Management.

Plan your visit to the many waterfalls and hiking trails in the Umpqua National Forest. Want to learn more about the campgrounds on the North Umpqua River and others in the Umpqua River watershed?

Deadline Falls in autumn depicted in the photo to the left.

 
Camping in the Umpqua National Forest & those areas managed by the Roseburg BLM

Directions to campgrounds in the Diamond Lake District of the Umpqua National Forest. Directions to campgrounds in the North Umpqua River district. The campgrounds for both districts are off the Rogue Umpqua Scenic Byway, many are on the wild and scenic Umpqua River. All fall between the north entrance to Crater Lake National Park and I-5 at Roseburg, Oregon. Boulder Flat is the last one in the North Umpqua district. After that you're in the Diamond Lake District. Directions to campgrounds in the Little River watershed of the North Umpqua River. Directions to camping facilities in the Row River watershed of the Umpqua River. Directions to campgrounds on the south Umpqua River also in the Umpqua River watershed.

 
Hiking Trails in the Umpqua River watershed in the Umpqua National Forest

Directions for hiking trails to waterfalls and other points of interest in the Row River Watershed of the wild and scenic Umpqua River in the Umpqua National Forest. As well as Directions for the Umpqua River Trail - 12 hiking trails riverside. Directions for hiking trails to the many waterfalls on the wild and scenic Umpqua River off the Rogue Umpqua Scenic Byway. Directions for hiking trails in the south Umpqua watershed. Directions for hiking trails in the Little River watershed. Most within the magnificent Umpqua National Forest.

Enjoy the North Umpqua Waterfalls Tour on the Rogue Umpqua Scenic Byway:

Can include Crater Lake National Park: Introduction.

Travel Directions, Map and Scenery ~ can include Crater Lake National Park: Introduction. Experience: splendid scenery, hiking trails for intrepid hikers and those with less enthusiam. Enjoy the magnificent the wild and scenic Umpqua River, Umpqua hot springs near Toketee Campground, rafting on the rapids, hiking the beautiful trail along the Umpqua gorge to magnificent Toketee Waterfalls, my favorite, and the favorite of anyone I've ever spoken to. Hike through a forest garden of dense wild rhododendrons at Warm Spring Waterfalls. Hike the trails to experience the wonder of tumultuous Watson Falls. Don't forget Lemolo Waterfalls and Lemolo Lake. And when you arrive at the north entrance partake the splendor of Crater Lake - Enjoy beauty.

Enjoy the Diverse Loop Tour on the Rogue Umpqua Scenic Byway and the Crater Lake Hwy:

Includes Crater Lake National Park: Introduction.

Travel Directions, Map and Scenery. Experience: splendid scenery, hiking trails for intrepid hikers and those with less enthusiam, experience the majestic Rogue River Gorge at Union Creek and the Natural Bridge, waterfalls, the Rogue River Hiking Trail, hiking trails to Muir Creek Waterfalls and National Creek Waterfalls all in the Rogue - Siskiyou National Forest. Enjoy hiking trails to Mill Creek Waterfalls, Barr Creek Waterfalls and Pearsoney Waterfalls in Prospect, Oregon. Or just stand on the historic Prospect bridge and enjoy the panorama of the Avenue of Giant Boulders. Hike down to the water's edge if you've a mind to.

Combine the Umpqua Waterfalls and the Diverse Loop Tours

Traveling Oregon on the Rogue Umpqua Scenic Byway and the Crater Lake Hwy: Directions.

Travel Oregon and northern California while staying at Gathering Light ... a retreat
located in southern Oregon near Crater Lake National Park.

Travel on the Rogue Umpqua Scenic Byway to Gathering Light ... a retreat: Directions Map & Scenery. Experience the columnar basalt of Toketee Waterfalls, tumultuous Watson Falls ... the wild & scenic Umpqua River. Arriving at the north entrance, enjoy Crater Lake National Park too.

Directions to & Day Trips of about 100 miles from the retreat.

Little known Scenic Places to explore: hiking with and without trails, mountains, wilderness areas, river gorges, wetlands, wildlife refuges and more near Crater Lake National Park and the retreat: Directions Map and Scenery.

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