Alerts
General Prohibitions for all Forest Service Lands
The following regulation describes general prohibitions, closures and regulations for acts or omissions within the National Forest System or on a National Forest System road or trail: 36 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 251.
Make sure to also check the Region Alerts, which apply to the Pacific Northwest Region including the Ochoco National Forest, below.
Forest Alerts
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Akawa Butte & Round Butte Fires Emergency Closure Order - Crooked River National Grassland
A portion of the Crooked River National Grassland is closed to public access and entry due to hazards and hazardous conditions created as a result of the Akawa Butte and Round Butte Fires.The closures are necessary to protect the public and provide a safe environment for firefighters. All National… -
Rowe Creek Complex Emergency Closure Order
An emergency closure order is in effect for the Rowe Creek Complex. The closure is necessary to protect the public and provide a safe environment for firefighters as they continue suppression efforts. This updated closure order issued August 19, 2026, reduces the closure footprint as the Rowe… -
Shingle Fire Emergency Closure Order
The Ochoco National Forest has implemented an area and road closure for a portion of the forest due to the Shingle Fire. The closure is necessary to protect the public and provide a safe environment for firefighters as they continue suppression efforts. This updated closure order issued August 18,… -
Coyote Fire Closure Order for Maury Mountains
The Ochoco National Forest has implemented an area and road closure for a portion of the Maury Mountains on the Lookout Mountain Ranger District due to hazards and hazardous conditions created as a result of the Coyote Fire. The closure is necessary to protect the public and provide a safe… -
Stage 2 Fire Restrictions take effect Sat. July 25
Stage 2 Public Use Restriction Take Effect Sat. July 25Due to continued hot weather, extremely dry vegetation, and significant wildfire activity, the Deschutes National Forest, Ochoco National Forest and Crooked River National Grassland, and Prineville District Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will… -
Blue-Green Algae Information
The Ochoco National Forest and Crooked River Grassland encourages people recreating on the national forest to be aware of potential blue-green algae blooms on lakes and reservoirs as the weather warms. Not all algae in lakes and reservoirs is blue-green algae. Learn to tell the difference between… -
Wiley Flat Campground Closure
The Wiley Flat Campground is currently closed due to hazards and hazardous conditions created as a result of the Wiley Flat fire of 2024. The closure includes all developed sites, roads, trails, and facilities within the campground boundary. View Map. -
14 Day Stay Order
Camping or otherwise occupying a single location (including leaving camping equipment and/or related supplies) for a period longer than 14 consecutive calendar days is PROHIBITED on the Ochoco National Forest & Crooked River National Grassland. -
Prescribed Fire information
Each year, prescribed burning is done in the spring and fall to improve forest health and protect communities. Visit our Prescribed Fire in Central Oregon page to learn more.