May 15, 2021 8:15 a.m.

Access locations along the North Umpqua River are now open and the river is now accessible to the public.

A release from the Umpqua National Forest, Bureau of Land Management and the Oregon State Marine Board said staff has been working to reopen prime access spots for boaters as quickly and safely as possible following the Archie Creek Fire.

The release said even if an access site is open, it may have limited or no facilities. Fallen trees may also limit mobility. Popular lunch spots on the river may be closed due to unstable banks or hazard trees.

Heavy equipment and crews are working daily to remove hazard trees and stabilize steep slopes. Boaters should stay out of closed areas and move to the far side of the river when heavy equipment is working on or near the bank.

For more information, contact the Umpqua National Forest at 957-3200 or the Roseburg BLM at 579-0648.

Area closures associated with the Archie Creek Fire for both agencies remain in effect.

Current closure information for BLM managed lands can be found: https://www.blm.gov/orwafire

Area closures for the Umpqua National Forest can be found: https://www.fs.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsinternet/cs/list?ss=110615&navtype=BROWSEBYSUBJECT&cid=FSEPRD803171&navid=120000000000000&pnavid=null&position=Notices*&ttype=list&pname=Umpqua%20National%20Forest%20-%20Alerts%20amp;%20Notic