Anthony Fire Area Closure

Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 CFR § 261.50(a) and (b), the following prohibitions are established within the Wallowa Whitman National Forest, within the area described below and shown on Exhibit A. This order is effective July 21, 2026, through December 31, 2026, unless rescinded sooner.

This order rescinds Whitman Ranger District: 06-16-01-26-01; and 

rescinds and replaces the following Forest Orders: LaGrande Ranger District: 06-16-06-26-00

PROHIBITIONS

1. Entering into or being upon an area closed for the protection of public health and safety. 36 CFR

   § 261.53(e).

2. Being on a National Forest System Road. 36 CFR § 261.54 (c) and (e).
3. Being on a National Forest System Trail. 36 CFR § 261.55 (a)
4. Use of vehicles off National Forest System Roads. 36 CFR § 261.56

AREA DESCRIPTION AFFECTED BY THIS ORDER

Anthony Fire Area located on the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest in the State of Oregon

See attached map Exhibit A, displaying the places where this Order applies-the boundary of that area is as follows:

Closure area consists of all geographical areas on Forest Service land within boundaries of the following description: Starting where Baker County Road 1146 (Anthony Lakes Highway) enters the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest and turns into Forest Service Road (FSR) 7300. From that point, the closure goes south on the WWNF boundary to Dutch Flat Trailhead then follows Dutch Flat Trail #1607 to the junction of Trail #1607A, then continues in a straight line to the summit of Angell Peak, then follows the crest of the ridge west to Lees Peak and Hoffer Butte (Lakes Lookout), then along the crest of the ridge to the junction of FSR 7300-210, then west on 210 to the junction of FSR 7300. Follows FSR 7300 northeast to the junction of FSR 4300, north on 4300 to the junction with FSR 4350, east on FSR 4350 to the junction with FSR 7312, south on 7312 to the junction with FSR 7312-310 then southeast on the 7312-310, then directly south to the forest boundary, then south along the forest boundary to the origin of the described closure area,  FSR 7300.

FSR 7300 is closed to all traffic from the North Powder River to the junction with FSR 7300-210.  FSR 4300 is closed to all traffic from the junction with FSR 7300 to the junction with FSR 4350 and 5125 (High Summit Spring).  FSR 4350 is closed to all traffic from the junction with FSR 4300 and 5125 (High Summit Spring) to the junction with FSR 7312.  FSR 7312 and its entire road system are closed between the junction with FSR 4350 to the junction with FSR 7300. FSR 7302 is closed at the boundary with the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. 

RECREATION SITE CLOSURES;

WALLOWA-WHITMAN NATIONAL FOREST

EXEMPTIONS

Pursuant to 36 CFR § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this order:

1. Persons with Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 (Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation Order), specifically exempting them from this Order.
   1. Any Federal, State, or local official or member of an organized rescue or firefighting force in the performance of an official duty.

These prohibitions are in addition to the general prohibitions in 36 CFR Part 261, Subpart A.

PURPOSE:

This order is needed to assist with public and firefighter safety due to the vicinity of the roads, trails and popular recreation sites to the Anthony Fire. Furthermore, the area closure will ensure unobstructed access for employees and emergency vehicles taking part in the fire suppression and post fire efforts and not expose the public to risks associated with uncontained wildfire(s).

Violation of these prohibitions is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 for an individual or

$10,000 for an organization, or imprisonment for not more than six months, or both. 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 18 U.S.C. §§ 3551, 3571, and 3581.

Executed this 21st day of July 2026.

Shaun McKinney

Forest Supervisor

Wallowa-Whitman National Forest