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 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.
The Malheur, Umatilla, and Wallowa-Whitman National Forests are temporarily closing all developed recreation sites, to align with direction from state governors to stay home, stay safe, and save lives during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The closure applies to campgrounds, trailhead facilities, picnic areas, rental cabins, Sno-Parks, and boat ramps across the Forests’ shared footprint in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. Forest roads, trails, and general forest lands remain open to the public, but all visitors are strongly urged to practice social distancing.
Updated Mar. 30, 2020 - For our safety and yours, all Umatilla National Forest offices are restricted for public access at this time. All developed recreation sites are also closed.
Mar. 25, 2020: Umatilla National Forest temporarily closes Tucannon River Road (FSR 47)
SERVICES AVAILABLE ONLINE, BY PHONE AND EMAIL
General Information: (541) 278-3716
Email us at: r6_umatilla_public_inquiries@fs.fed.us
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we all work together to minimize the impacts and spread of COVID-19.
For the latest updates on Forest impacts due to COVID-19 click here.
For more information on closures due to flood damage click here.
The Umatilla National Forest has temporarily closed several roads and trails on the Pomeroy and Walla Walla Ranger Districts due to substantial damage caused by the flooding event on Feb. 6, 2020. Flood damage is widespread and until critical repairs can be completed, Forest staff have implemented road and trail closures in the areas that received the heaviest impacts. These areas include the Tucannon, Umatilla, and South Fork Walla Walla Rivers. Forest staff are currently working on options to secure funding and resources to conduct repairs.
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..
Burnt Cabin Bridge, located at the junction of the Burnt Cabin Trail and South Fork Walla Walla Trail, is structurally unsound. The bridge structural supports (stringers and sills) are severely rotted and could fail at any time.
For your safety, use of the Burnt Cabin Bridge by the public, including hikers, stock users, bicyclists and motorcyclists is prohibited.
Fording the river is not recommended due to high water flows.
Sorry for your inconvenience. Alternate access to South Fork Walla Walla River Trail is available via Rough Fork Trailhead or South Fork Walla Walla River Trailhead.
For more information contact the Walla Walla Ranger District at (509) 522-6290.
The Umatilla National Forest is offering free personal-use firewood cutting to the general public from May 1 through June 1, 2020. Firewood is important to many individuals as a primary heat source. This temporary authorization is intended to provide the public firewood cutting opportunities, while still complying with the regulations set forth by the Governors by limiting face-to-face interactions associated with issuing and managing permits.
Little Phillips Culvert Removal Project to Begin Soon: Located on the Walla Walla Ranger District, the 45-year-old culvert will be removed in order to alleviate public safety concerns and fish passage issues. Alternate access routes will be made available for those seeking to recreate in the area.
Forest Service Road 5326, the current western route between Heppner and Ukiah, has been closed due to washouts and road damage that have created unsafe driving conditions. The public is advised to take Highway 74 from Nye/Franklin Grade as an alternate route.
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