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Drones prohibited in wilderness and select recreation sites
Alert
Date(s): Jan 26, 2022
Drones can pose safety risks in high-use recreation sites or disturb wildlife. Drone possession is prohibited in the Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness.
Our regulations also prohibit drone takeoff and landing at the following sites:
- Cape Horn Area
- Catherine Creek
- Coyote Wall Day Use Area
- Coyote Wall
- Eagle Creek Recreation Area
- Horsetail Falls Trailhead
- Multnomah Falls Area
- Wahkeena Falls Day Use Area
For maps and details, read Forest Order 06-22-01-24-03 Developed Recreation Site - Aircraft Closure.
Alerts & Warnings
- Pile Burning in Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
- Microwave Tower Fire Closure/Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail Reopens
- Klickitat Mile One Overnight Use & Large Boat Launch Prohibition
- Concept Development for Mosier to The Dalles Trail Underway
- Drones prohibited in wilderness and select recreation sites
- Check road and weather conditions
