Overview
Roseburg is the county seat of Douglas County, in Southern Oregon and is nestled in the beautiful Umpqua Valley. Roseburg is known for their lumber mills and forest products which they distribute globally. The small town is far from quiet and has quite a bit of history, including a visit from the music legend Johnny Cash, who dedicated the song "Lumberjack" to Roseburg.
4 sights · 8 things to do · 2 places to eat · 2 bars & cafés · 7 places to stay
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Best things about Roseburg
Wildlife Safari
A big, outdoor "zoo" where most of the animals roam freely. Car required to drive through the park.
Watson Falls
The highest waterfall in southwestern Oregon, and third highest in the state, over a basalt lava flow. The falls are a 0.4 mil trail from parking. The site has picnic tables, interpretative signs, and vault toilets near …
Floed-Lane House
Umpqua Valley Arts
Nexus
Video games.
Blade Axe House
Axe-throwing.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Jun–Oct. Summer highs reach about 67°F; winter lows dip to about 39°F. Wettest: Dec and Jan. (climate data from nearby Coos Bay)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- OTH Southwest Oregon Regional Airport, North Bend — 47 mi away. Directions
- EUG Eugene Airport, Eugene — 63 mi away. Directions
- PDX Portland International Airport, Portland — 168 mi away (major hub). Directions
Along Interstate 5 (I-5) at exit 125. South from Eugene or north of Grants Pass and Medford.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 3-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Wildlife Safari, Umpqua Valley Arts
- Lunch Dino's Ristorante
- Afternoon The Rosebud Theatre, Bar Run Golf & RV Resort
- Dinner Brix 527
- Evening North Forty
Day 2
- Morning Watson Falls, Nexus
- Afternoon Parkview Skating Center, Cattle Dogs Golf Center 1807 NE Diamond Lake Blvd
- Evening Alexander's Greek Cuisine
Day 3
- Morning Floed-Lane House, Blade Axe House
- Afternoon Ten Down Bowling & Entertainment, Umpqua Valley Tennis Center
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Cuisine (tap to filter)
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Understand
Roseburg is known as the "Timber Capital of the Nation" from the continuous production of wood products that has been produced from the area. This small town borders the Umpqua National Forest and is home to the Douglas Fir, a softwood that is very durable.
Bordering the Umpqua National Forest, the town of Roseburg is the perfect destination for those that enjoy being outdoors. From hiking to fishing (including a 30 mile stretch of river designated for fly-fishing) and hunting to enjoy a day on the lake, this quiet town has a lot to offer.
Roseburg is well known for its annual Graffiti Weekend, held each year on the week after the 4th of July, where car enthusiasts from all over drive their classic cars into town for a cruise. Other events in the area include the Veteran's Day Parade, Umpqua Valley Arts Summer Arts Festival, Umpqua Fishing Enhancement Derby, Sportsman Show, Douglas County Fair, and the Festival of Lights. Every Tuesday throughout the summer months, you can enjoy Music on the Halfshell at Stewart Park.
From here you can venture to the Oregon Coast and take a ride in Douglas County's OHV Park or travel up the North Umpqua River along the Highway of Waterfalls, visit Crater Lake, and explore everything mother nature has to offer us. The North Umpqua is also known to be an excellent place for fly fishing while the main Umpqua River is a great place to catch Steelhead and Salmon every year. The Umpqua Valley, in which Roseburg was built, has become a popular place for vineyards if you fancy a day of tasting some of Oregon's finest wines.
Just south of Roseburg is the small town of Winston, where the Wildlife Safari zoo is. The animals roam free there, and it has an excellent cheetah breeding program. Visit, but stay in your car.
Get in
By car
Along Interstate 5 (I-5) at exit 125. South from Eugene or north of Grants Pass and Medford.
Travel down HWY 138 along the North Umpqua River from Eastern Oregon and Crater Lake.
HWY 99 South from Eugene.
HWY 38 East from Reedsport to I-5.
Hwy 42 East from Coquille to I-5.
See
- Douglas County Museum 123 Museum Dr
- Historic Covered Bridges
- River Forks Park
- Birding
- Glide Wildflowers
Do
Hiking and outdoors
- Rafting
- Fishing
- Hike-North & South Umpqua
- Bike-North Umpqua
- Explore Callahan Mountains
- Visit the Umpqua National Forest
- Gold mining
- Blue Dream Wildlife River Tours
Sports and activities
- Music on the Halfshell Summer Months Only
Do The Rosebud Theatre
- Take a Wine Tour at wineries such as Cooper Ridge Winery
Do Bar Run Golf & RV Resort
Do Cattle Dogs Golf Center 1807 NE Diamond Lake Blvd
Events
Learn
- Umpqua Community College
- Umpqua Valley Arts
- Umpqua Small Business Development Center
- OSU Extension Office
- CCD Roseburg
Buy
Shop Spunky Steer
Shop The Apothecary Roseburg
Shop Bohemian Rhapsody Boutique
Shop Farm Decor
Shop Reverie Record Shop
Shop Sugar Magnolia
Shop Waldron's Outdoor Sports
Shop While Away Books
Eat
Eat Dino's Ristorante
Italian cuisine featuring fresh, locally grown ingredients prepared in modern combinations.
- Casey's Diner
- Rodeo Steakhouse
- Jackson Street Provisions 424 SE Jackson Street
- Kowloon's Restaurant - Chinese
- Los Dos Amigos - Mexican
- Gilberto's Mexican Restaurant - Mexican
- The Parrot House - Fine Dining
- Backside Brewing - Brick Oven Pizza and More
- Mariachi Loco - Mexican
- Black n' Bleu Bistro
- Brix Grill
- Urban NY Pizza & Grill - Pizza
- Jersey Lily - Home of the Frog Burger
- 7 Seven Thai
- Old Soul Pizza
- Little Brothers Pub - Pub food
- Granny's Mini Hut - Old Fashioned Burger Joint
- True Kitchen & Bar
- Pete's Drive-In - Drive-In Diner, hosts cruise-in's during Graffiti Weekend in July.
Drink
- Backside Brewing
- Old 99 Brewing
- North Forty
- Drapers Taphouse
Drink Alexander's Greek Cuisine
- Noir Wine Bar
- Jersey Lily
- Umpqua Valley Wineries: Wild Rose, Giradet, Spangler Vineyards, Melrose Vineyards, HillCrest Vineyard, Palotai Vineyard, Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards, Henry Estate, Misty Oaks, MarshAnne Landing, Sienna Ridge Estate
Sleep
Hotels
Stay Sleep Inn
Stay Super 8
- Seven Feathers Casino Resort Canyonville, OR
Camping
- Amacher County Park and Campground 5750 NE Stephens Street
Vacation Rentals
Go next
- Crater Lake National Park
- Diamond Lake Resort
- Lemola Lake Resort
- North Umpqua River Waterfalls
- 30 miles reserved fly-fishing water
- Umpqua Valley Wine Tour
- Historic Covered Bridges
- North Umpqua Trails--Bike & Hike
- Oregon Caves National Monument (via Grants Pass)
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