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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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… -
Emergency Fire closure area on the Ochoco National Forest has expanded
(Prineville, OR., July 25, 2026, at 4:00PM) The Ochoco National Forest has expanded the emergency area closures due to the critical fire activity on the National Forest Lands. The closures are necessary to protect the public and provide a safe environment for firefighters. All National Forest… -
Emergency Fire closure area on the 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 Bench Fire's.The closures are necessary to protect the public and provide a safe environment for firefighters. All National… -
Coyote Fire area closure for the Maury Mountains
The Ochoco National Forest has implemented an area and road closure for the entire 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 environment… -
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.