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.
Pomeroy District Ranger, Monte Fujishin has announced that maintenance along Forest Service Road 41, also known as Lick Creek Road, is scheduled to begin mid-April and run through mid-June. Travelers can expect to encounter large construction equipment, trucks hauling gravel, and delays up to 2 hours in the vicinity of the project.
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..
Forest travelers can expect to encounter heavy log truck traffic on Forest Road 62 from Troy to Elgin, Oregon and Forest Road 64 near Jubilee Lake and Tollgate, Oregon this summer. The increased truck traffic is due to the salvage logging operations associated with the Grizzly Bear Complex Fire on Federal, State and private lands. Please drive with caution and stay alert!
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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