Exploring Roseburg Oregon: Umpqua National Forest and Watson Falls

Spring is almost here and it’s a wonderful time to visit the stunning Umpqua National Forest & spectacular Watson Falls!

Drive just an hour east of Roseburg, winding through the scenic countryside on your way to Watson Falls. Enter Umpqua National Park, home of the majestic Cascade Mountains and the perfect location for camping, fishing, hunting, and getting away from it all. It sits on just under 1 million acres of land in southwest Oregon and includes old-growth forest that Oregon is famous for.

The number one attraction at the Umpqua National Forest is Watson Falls. The highest waterfall in southwest Oregon with its 293-foot drop, its trailhead provides ample parking and other amenities, including picnic tables and restrooms.  A short, half-mile hike takes you to ground zero of Watson Falls, with several informative signs in the parking area that explain the geology of the falls.

Maps, experiences, campgrounds, and other details regarding the amazing Umpqua National Forest can be found via the USDA Forest Service website.

Courtesy of The Mary Gilbert Group

Photo Credit: traveloregon.com