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!

2020 Winter Flooding

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.

 

Alerts

• 2022 Summer Employment

  Date(s): Oct 27, 2021

  Applications open November 5 - 12, 2021!

   

  For more information visit our employment page

• Current Temporary Fire Closures

  Date(s): Jul 26, 2021

  For more information visit the closure page.

• Providing Service during COVID-19

  Date(s): Mar 17, 2020

  Contact(s): Darcy Weseman

  PROVIDING SERVICE DURING COVID-19

  Updated June 8, 2021 - For our safety and yours, all Umatilla National Forest offices are restricted for public access at this time. 

   

  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.

• Umatilla Forest issues temporary road and trail closures due to flood damage

  Date(s): Feb 14, 2020

  Contact(s): Darcy Weseman (541)278-3722

  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.

  For more information click here.

• Little Phillips Creek Culvert Removal

  Date(s): Jul 25, 2019

  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. 

   

  Little Phillips Creek Information Poster -

• Spout Springs Mountain Resort Information

  Date(s): Dec 12, 2018

  Contact(s): Darcy Weseman

  The Forest Service has issued a new parking configuration for the Sno-Parks at Spout Springs Ski Area. The parking modification changes the north parking area to day-use only (in order to alleviate safety concerns raised by Spout Springs) and authorizes overnight parking for trucks/trailers in a portion of the south parking area. Sno-Park use would continue to be available on a first come-first serve basis for both parking areas and require an ODOT sno-park permit from Nov. 1- April 30. 

  Spout Springs Sno-Parks Map

  Spout Springs has yet to announce an official opening date. Additional information on Spout Springs Ski Area is available at http://www.spoutspringsskiarea.com/.

  Forest officials will assess the effectiveness of these changes at the end of the season. Please submit comments or concerns to Aaron Gagnon at aaron.gagnon@usda.gov

  Other ski areas in the Blue Mountains include Bluewood and Anthony Lakes Ski Areas .

• Spring Advisory-Know road conditions and be prepared!

  Date(s): May 28, 2018

  Manyforest roads are inaccessible during the early spring months.  

  Know road and weather conditions. Be prepared!

• Burnt Cabin Trail Bridge Closed

  Date(s): May 28, 2018

  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.

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