Deep Creek Fire Closure

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

FOREST SERVICE
WILLAMETTE NATIONAL FOREST
SPRINGFIELD, OREGON

FOREST ORDER NO. 06-18-10-26-10
DEEP CREEK FIRE EMERGENCY AREA CLOSURE

Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 CFR § 261.50 (a) and (b), and to provide for public safety, the following acts are prohibited on the National Forest System (“NFS”) areas, roads, and trails described below within the administrative boundaries of the Willamette National Forest. Refer to Exhibit A for the map and Exhibit B for trails and recreation sites that are closed. This Order, Order No. 06-18-10-26-10 effective on September 02, 2026, through November 01, 2026, unless otherwise rescinded sooner.

PROHIBITIONS:

1. Being on the road. 36 CFR § 261.54(e).
2. Being on a trail. 36 CFR § 261.55(a).
3. Entering into or being upon National Forest System Lands closed for the protection of public health and safety. 36 CFR § 261.53(e).

CLOSURE AREA:

The closure area is located within the State of Oregon, Lane County, and within the Administrative Boundaries of the Willamette National Forest. The closure applies to the NFS areas, roads, and trails and trailheads described below. The closure area is depicted on the attached map, which is incorporated into this order as “Exhibit A.” All areas, roads, trails, campgrounds, and recreation sites inside the boundary of this closure area are closed.

The closure starts on Forest Service Road (FSR) 18 at its junction with FSR 1834 in Township 18 S, Range 3 E, Section 23, continues along FSR 18 east to its junction with FSR 1844 in Township 18 S, Range 4 E, Section 16. Additionally, the closure includes FSR 1839 from its junction with FSR 18 in Township 18 S, Range 4 E, Section 19 and continues south to the junction with FSR 1912 in Township 19 S, Range 4 E, Section 7. 

EXEMPTIONS:

Pursuant to 36 CFR § 261.50(e)(1) and (4), 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 or Order) specifically exempting them for this Order.
2. Any Federal, State, or Local Officer, or member of organized rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of an official duty.

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

Violations of these prohibitions are punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000.00 for an individual or $10,000.00 for a corporation 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 in Springfield, Oregon on this 2nd day of September 2026.

/s/

Duane Bishop
Forest Supervisor
Willamette National Forest