Rogue-Umpqua Divide Wilderness
The Rogue Umpqua Divide Wilderness is located in southwest Oregon, ten miles west of Crater Lake National Park. Elevations range from 3000 to 6800 feet along the divide between the Rogue and Umpqua Rivers. Geologic history has created many unique volcanic and sedimentary rock outcrops. Dense conifer forest gives way to a mosaic of big trees and sub-alpine meadows in the higher elevations. Meadow wildflowers are abundant in summer and diverse plant communities provide habitat for everything from hummingbirds to black bears. Water is abundant in streams and a handful of lakes. Snow accumulations are transitory below 4000 feet and the entire area is usually snow-free by mid-July.
Description from Wilderness Connect (wilderness.net).
| Designation | Wilderness |
| Managed by | U.S. Forest Service |
| State | Oregon |
| Size | 35,749 acres |
| Designated | 1984, by Congress |
| Center point | 43.06° N, 122.46° W |
| Night sky | About as dark as the ground gets (Black Marble reading 9) |
Boundary map
Boundary, simplified to about 0.005 degrees Federal campground Forest Service recreation site
The outline is the agency boundary simplified for display, so small parcels and inholdings may not show. The agency page has the authoritative map.
Weather by month
Large units span more than one climate. The station stands in for the center point, and the outer parts of the boundary can be warmer or colder.
Where to camp
None of the 13 federal campgrounds within ten miles sit inside the boundary. Nearest first. Distances are from the campground point to the boundary edge, from the Campsite Atlas index.
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1 more within ten miles is not listed here.
Trailheads and sites
The Forest Service lists 2 recreation sites inside this wilderness, among them 1 fishing, 1 trailhead. Each links to its page on fs.usda.gov, which carries the season, fees and current status.
- 6 miHummingbird Meadows Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 2 miFish Lake ↗Fishing
Distance is from the center point of the boundary, not from a road or town.
Trails
31 named Forest Service trails enter this wilderness, 112 miles in all. The 10 longest are listed here.
| Trail | Miles | Allowed uses |
|---|---|---|
| Rogue Umpqua Divide ↗ | 29.7 | |
| Buck Canyon ↗ | 10.7 | |
| Castle Creek ↗ | 8.8 | |
| Whitehorse ↗ | 7.8 | |
| Fish Lake ↗ | 7.7 | |
| Acker Divide ↗ | 6.9 | |
| Rocky Rim ↗ | 6.3 | |
| Cougar Butte ↗ | 5.9 | |
| Lakes ↗ | 5.5 | |
| Rocky Ridge | 3.6 |
Lengths and allowed uses come from the Forest Service trail layer by way of Trailhead Atlas. This trail list was copied from Trailhead Atlas on November 1, 2026 and is copied again on each weekly run. Trails in plain text have no page there yet.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedRx Cold Springs
20 mi from the center point · 158 acres
- PrescribedRx Calf Nff 5 6 &7
20 mi from the center point
- PrescribedRx Long Prairie
30 mi from the center point · 112 acres
- PrescribedSting 6 Rx
36 mi from the center point · 42 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge, and is measured from the center of a boundary that may be many miles across. Check the agency page for closures.
Explore
Nearby on the other atlases
- 0.1 miHershberger Mountain Lookout ↗Prospect, OR
- 1.3 miWhaleback Snow--Survey Cabin ↗Prospect, OR
- 3 miMt. Stella Lookout ↗Prospect, OR
- 12.8 miProspect Hotel ↗Prospect, OR
Landmarks are listed first, then by distance from the boundary.
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Titles come from Open Library's catalog, matched by subject heading or by title.
Reference
Questions people ask
How big is Rogue-Umpqua Divide Wilderness?
35,749 acres.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Who manages Rogue-Umpqua Divide Wilderness?
The U.S. Forest Service.
Source: Wilderness Connect
What state is Rogue-Umpqua Divide Wilderness in?
Oregon.
Source: Wilderness Connect
When was Rogue-Umpqua Divide Wilderness designated?
Congress designated it in 1984.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Can I camp at Rogue-Umpqua Divide Wilderness?
Camping inside a wilderness is usually allowed away from roads, with no facilities, and the managing agency page has the permit rules. The federal campgrounds within ten miles are listed under Where to camp.
Source: Where to camp
How do I get to Rogue-Umpqua Divide Wilderness?
A point inside the boundary is at 43.060° N, 122.463° W. Crater Lake National Park is 14 miles away. The official page carries directions and the office address.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Is there a fire near Rogue-Umpqua Divide Wilderness right now?
4 active incidents within 50 miles as of 2026-11-01, the nearest Rx Cold Springs at 20 miles. Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge.
Source: Fire nearby
Which national parks are near Rogue-Umpqua Divide Wilderness?
Crater Lake National Park (14 mi). Park Atlas has fees, hours and alerts for each.
Source: Nearby on the other atlases
Are there historic places near Rogue-Umpqua Divide Wilderness?
The National Register has 4 listings within 15 miles, including Hershberger Mountain Lookout and Whaleback Snow--Survey Cabin.
Source: Register Atlas
Sources
- Boundary, name, acreage, designation year, states and description: Wilderness Connect.
- Campgrounds: the Campsite Atlas index of federal campgrounds, matched to this boundary at build time.
- Trailheads and sites: the Forest Service Recreation Opportunities layer, points inside the boundary.
- Trails: the Trailhead Atlas open-data file of Forest Service trails, matched on the wilderness each trail enters.
- Night sky: NASA Black Marble (VIIRS, 2016 composite) sampled at zoom 6 around the center point.
- Weather, alerts, air quality, river flow and earthquakes load live in your browser from NWS, AirNow, USGS and iNaturalist when you open the page.