Boulder Creek Wilderness is located within Umpqua National Forests.

At 19,100 acres, Boulder Creek is the smallest of the wilderness areas on the Umpqua National Forest. It is located 50 miles east of Roseburg. The dense old growth forests and steep terrain make this the mysterious wilderness of the Umpqua. Running through the heart of the wilderness is Boulder Creek itself. In 1996, the 16,500 acre Spring Fire burned through much of the Boulder Creek Wilderness. The fire left a mosaic of burned and unburned areas. While much of the area experienced what is called "underburning" that removed dense underbrush and a few trees, other areas such as Onion Ridge on the western side of Boulder Creek was the site of hot, fast-moving flames that killed all the trees. For years to come, scientists will study the long-term ecological effects of fire.

The most popular area in Boulder Creek is Pine Bench. This flat area overlooking Boulder Creek is home to a grove of majestic old growth Ponderosa pines. Ponderosa pine or "yellow-bellies" are resistant to fire because of their thick layer of bark and most survived the fire.

• To truly experience Boulder Creek Wilderness go for a backcountry adventure. Stop by a ranger station in Umpqua National Forests to get trail guides.