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Alerts

General Prohibitions for all Forest Service Lands

The following regulation describes general prohibitions, closures and regulations for acts or omissions within the National Forest System or on a National Forest System road or trail: 36 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 251

Make sure to also check the Region Alerts, which apply to the Pacific Northwest Region including the Ochoco National Forest, below.

Forest Alerts

  • Wiley Flat Campground Closure

    The Wiley Flat Campground is currently closed due to hazards and hazardous conditions created as a result of the Wiley Flat fire of 2024. The closure includes all developed sites, roads, trails, and facilities within the campground boundary. View Map. 
    Alert Start Date: August 26, 2025
    Forest Order: #06-07-01-25-04
  • 14 Day Stay Order

    Camping or otherwise occupying a single location (including leaving camping equipment and/or related supplies) for a period longer than 14 consecutive calendar days is PROHIBITED on the Ochoco National Forest & Crooked River National Grassland. 
    Alert Start Date: July 7, 2025
    Forest Order: #06-07-25-02
  • Prescribed Fire information

    Each year, prescribed burning is done in the spring and fall to improve forest health and protect communities. Visit our Prescribed Fire in Central Oregon page to learn more.
    Alert Start Date: October 5, 2015