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
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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. -
Blue-Green Algae Information
The Ochoco National Forest and Crooked River Grassland encourages people recreating on the national forest to be aware of potential blue-green algae blooms on lakes and reservoirs as the weather warms. Not all algae in lakes and reservoirs is blue-green algae. Learn to tell the difference between… -
Area, Road (NFSR 4270500) and trail Closure Ochoco NF Paulina RD
Area, Road (NFSR 4270500) and trail Closure Ochoco NF Paulina RDCLOSURE AREA:Closure areas shown on the Exhibit A map are limited to geographical areas, including all roads, trails, and recreation sites within:National Forest System Road 4270500This road exists between the FS4270000 road and the… -
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. -
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.