Be aware that the condition of forest roads and recreation trails can
change dramatically without warning; wind and rain events can have
substantial and detrimental effects on road and trail conditions
causing hazards and obstructions to travel. It is advisable to consult your
local office before your trip. Please exercise caution and good judgement
while traversing on roads that are still muddy and/or snow covered. Have
a safe trip!
Forest Orders
Forest Orders are legal prohibitions which are issued by a National Forest Officer when necessary for the protection or administration of the National Forest or for promotion of public health, safety or welfare.
Current Conditions
Current conditions including weather, wildfire information, public-use restrictions and more.
Public-use restrictions including restrictions on campfires, wood stoves, briquettes and smoking are in effect.
Forest Service Road 1011 will be closed from July 17 through Aug. 15 due to ongoing construction work. Forest Service Road 1011 is located on the North Fork John Day Ranger District at Kelsay Creek.
Maintenance on Olive Lake Dam closes small portion of lake to public access! Lake level will drop significantly over the next few months. Click here to learn more..
Road closures issued during the 2015 Grizzly Bear Complex under Forest Order T2015-0614 UM-19 have been lifted as of August 1, 2016 and include:
6206,
6028,
6200090
6214 (road to Hoodoo Trailhead)
6217 (road to Cross Canyon Trailhead)
Timber salvage operations continue to take place along the roads to both Hoodoo and Cross Canyon trailheads. BE ALERT and watch for logging machinery and increased log truck traffic in the general area and along Forest Road 62.
The public should consult Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) #18 for current motorized use designations in this area.
The Umatilla National Forest seeks to provide a safe environment for the public, its employees, and natural resources. So while only a fraction of National Forest System lands are affected by illegal marijuana cultivation, the Forest Service believes that safety risks are real and visitors and employees should be informed about them. more
As part of a larger effort to reduce invasive species on national forest lands, weed-free feed is now required for those using National Forests in the Pacific Northwest. (See Weed-Free-Feed Website) Weed free feed providers: Oregon /Washington.
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