July 18, 2025 3:50 a.m.

The Umpqua National Forest has temporarily closed South Umpqua Falls Campground on the Tiller Ranger District through Monday.

A UNF release said the closure is to accommodate the annual Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians 2025 Pow Wow. South Umpqua Falls Campground will reopen to first-come, first-serve visitors on Tuesday.

The closure is limited to the South Umpqua Falls Campground only. Visitors are encouraged to explore alternative camping options on the Tiller Ranger District, including these campgrounds:

*Ash Flat

*Boulder Creek

*Three C Rock

*Dumont

*Devils Flat

*Threehorn

*Skillet

*Black Canyon

*Falcon

In addition to these campgrounds, dispersed camping is also allowed throughout much of the Umpqua National Forest.

The South Umpqua Falls Picnic and Day Use Areas remain open and accessible to the public during this time, so visitors can continue to enjoy the area’s natural beauty.

For more information about the closure, go to: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/umpqua