Fremont-Winema National Forest

            
The ecosystem ranges from towering snow-capped peaks to wide-open sage basins. Pivotal to the economy and communities of south central Oregon, this 2.3 million acre forest is known for its many recreational opportunities, scenic vistas and wild places where visitors can still find solitude.

Join us in eastern Oregon, October 13-14, 2023 to view the Great Western Annular Eclipse in the Warner Mountains. The Fremont-Winema National Forest and Warner Canyon Ski Hill are partnering to offer participants a location to camp and get to know neighbors the night before. Educational eclipse activities for kids will be offered by the Forest. In the morning, participants can choose to ride the lift to the top for a spectacular view of the eclipse or hike up to the top for free. Fees collected by the Warner Canyon Ski Hill go back into the maintenance of this local treasure. Space is limited, please RSVP:

RV sites $40, limited to 30: https://forms.gle/JMx6m7ZnUmcBWfBN9

Tent sites $20, limited to 50: https://forms.gle/nrsNT9E9VPYGnsVy5

Limited parking will be available the day of the eclipse if you do not wish to camp out the night before. For more information please read our news release.

Closure Order Updates

Please click on the links below for the latest forest closure orders:

Temporary Closure of National Forest System Road 28 and the surrounding area and trails from the junction of NSFR 3428 south the to the junction of NSFR 2800-016. Map.

Temporary Closure of National Forest System Road 3323 between junctions with NFSR 3372 and NFSR 3411 effective July 27, 2023 through August 25 September 20th, 2023. Map.

Temporary Public Use Restrictions Fremont-Winema National Forest Order 06-02-23-01 effective July 28, 2023 at 12:01 am

Occupancy and Use/Camping Restrictions Closure Order 06-02-22-02 and Map effective October 1, 2022

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• Firewood Cutting Program

  

  Free permits are available from your local forest district office or the Supervisor's Office in Lakeview, OR.

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• Accessible Outdoor Adventures in Oregon and Washington

  

   

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• Wildfire Crisis Strategy Landscapes

  

  In January 2022, the Forest Service launched a robust, 10-year strategy to address the wildfire crisis in the places where it poses the most immediate threats to communities. The strategy, called “Confronting the Wildfire Crisis: A Strategy for Protecting Communities and Improving Resilience in America’s Forests,” (leer en español) combines a historic investment of congressional funding with years of scientific research and planning into a national effort that will dramatically increase the scale and pace of forest health treatments over the next decade. Through the strategy, the agency will work with states, Tribes and other partners to address wildfire risks to critical infrastructure, protect communities, and make forests more resilient.

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News from the Forest

• Dillon Creek Fire blazes a new future

  

  With a national wildfire crisis threatening communities, consuming forests, and exhausting firefighters, one naturally ignited incident offers hope, resilience, and adaptation.

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• Measured steps towards improved accessibility

  

  Most of us enjoy heading out for a day on the forest without a moment's notice. But those living with disabilities must undertake painstaking research before embarking on a similar day adventure.

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• Partnerships create possibility

  

  Without help from partners like Oregon Timber Trail Alliance who recently organized a second trail maintenance stewardship event, many of our favorite trails would remain unusable after a hard winter. 

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