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Roseburg, OR Road Trips

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seat of Douglas County, Oregon, USA

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Trip Routes

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Longest Drive

190.2 mi

Gresham, OR

Quickest Drive

3h 53m

Gresham, OR

Plan Around Roseburg, OR

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Roseburg, OR by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

23,773

Median Income

$52,928

Median Home Value

$266,600

Median Age

39.8

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

Roseburg, OR at a Glance

Founded

1851

Elevation

528 ft

Area

10 mi²

Notable People from Roseburg, OR

A sampling of people born in Roseburg, OR.

Bobby Henderson

1980

founder of Pastafarianism

Jean Saubert

Jean Saubert

1942–2007

alpine skier (1942–2007)

TJ Klune

TJ Klune

1982

American writer of queer romantic fiction and fantasy

Chris Thompson

1978

American swimmer, Olympic bronze medalist

Julien Josephson

Julien Josephson

1881–1959

American screenwriter (1881–1959)

Mike Allred

Mike Allred

1969

American comic book artist and writer

Jeremy Guthrie

Jeremy Guthrie

1979

American baseball player

Shelley Plimpton

Shelley Plimpton

1947

American actress

Jim Jarvis

1943

American basketball player

Landmarks & Historic Sites

Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Roseburg, OR.

Mill–Pine Neighborhood Historic District

Mill–Pine Neighborhood Historic District

historic district in Roseburg, Oregon, USA

National Register of Historic Places listed place
Kohlhagen Building

Kohlhagen Building

commercial building in Roseburg, Oregon, United States

National Register of Historic Places contributing property National Register of Historic Places listed place

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Traveler Guide to Roseburg, OR

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.

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.

1 Wildlife Safari, 1790 Safari Rd, Winston, ☏ +1 541-679-6761, [email protected]. 9AM-4PM, daily. A big, outdoor "zoo" where most of the animals roam freely. Car required to drive through the park. Adults $29.95, Children $22.50, Seniors $26.50, Walk-thru Village is free. (updated Dec 2025) Douglas County Museum 123 Museum Dr Historic Covered Bridges River Forks Park Birding Glide Wildflowers 2 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 the parking area, but no drinking water. (updated Dec 2020) 3 Floed-Lane House, 544 Douglas St, ☏ +1 541-637-5121, [email protected]. Su 1-4PM or by appt. (updated Dec 2020) 4 Umpqua Valley Arts, 1624 W Harvard Ave, ☏ +1 541-672-2532, [email protected]. (updated Dec 2025)

Rafting Fishing Hike-North & South Umpqua Bike-North Umpqua Explore Callahan Mountains Visit the Umpqua National Forest Golf Take a Wine Tour Gold mining Nexus. Video games. Blade Axe House 1873 NE Diamond Lake Blvd Bar Run Golf & RV Resort Cattle Dogs Golf Center 1807 NE Diamond Lake Blvd Music on the Halfshell Summer Months Only The Rosebud Theatre Parkview Skating Center Ten Down Bowling & Entertainment Roseburg Graffiti Weekend Experience Umpqua Tours - Tour Company Blue Dream Wildlife River Tours Umpqua Valley Tennis Center Cooper Ridge Winery

Dino's Ristorante, 404 SE Jackson St, ☏ +1 541 673-0848. Italian cuisine featuring fresh, locally grown ingredients prepared in modern combinations. (updated Jan 2021) Brix 527, 527 SE Jackson, ☏ +1 541 440-4901. 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.

Backside Brewing North Forty. (updated Sep 2023) Old 99 Brewing North Forty Drapers Taphouse 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

Rose City Motel, 1142 NE Stephens Rd (I-5 exit 125 (Garden Valley Blvd) east, 1st left onto NW Mulholland Dr, right onto NE Stephens Rd), ☏ +1 541 673-8209, [email protected]. Family-owned motel in a 1940s building, but well rated for cleanliness and value. Free wifi internet. Coffeemaker in room. Parking area is tight. Restaurants in walking distance. $49 (ask for online special). Best Western Garden Villa Inn, 760 NW Garden Valley Blvd, ☏ +1 541 672-1601, toll-free: +1-800-547-3446, fax: +1 541 672-1316. Holiday Inn Express, 375 Harvard Blvd, ☏ +1 541 673-7517. Motel 6, 3100 NW Aviation Dr, ☏ +1 541 464-8000, fax: +1 541 677-1872. Sleep Inn. Super 8. Seven Feathers Casino Resort Canyonville, OR Whistler's Bend County Park and Campground, 2828 Whistler's Park Rd, ☏ +1 541-957-7001, [email protected]. (updated Jul 2021) Amacher County Park and Campground 5750 NE Stephens Street Roseburg Relax Inn

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.

Travel tips adapted from Roseburg on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.

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