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The Willamette National Forest offers a stunning choice of year round recreation for day-trippers and vacationers alike from hiking, camping, fishing or skiing in the Cascade Mountains to picnicking or rafting along one of our scenic rivers. Seven major volcanic peaks rise within the Forest's Wilderness areas: Mt. Jefferson, Three Fingered Jack, Mt. Washington, the Three Sisters, and Diamond Peak.

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Recreation Conditions Report

Area Name Status Area Conditions
Alder Springs Campground Closed Closed
Aufderheide Scenic Byway (Forest Service Road 19) None None Aufderheide Scenic Byway (Forest Road 19) is not plowed or maintained for snow and ice.
Battle Ax Creek Trailhead Open Open Although open, this trailhead is in an area impacted by the Beachie Creek and & Lionshead Fires. Before visiting areas affected by wildfire, make sure to review the 4 Steps for Safety for recreating in burned areas.
Bedrock Campground Open Open Open for 2023 season.
Bedrock Day Use Area Open Open
Big Lake Campground Open Open Closed for 2022 season.
Big Lake Day Use Area Open Open
Big Lake West Campground Open Open Closed for 2022 season.
Big Meadows Horse Camp Open Open
Big Pool Group Campground Open Open Open for 2023 season.
Big Springs Sno-Park Open Open
Black Canyon Campground Open Open Closed for 2022 season.
Black Canyon Day Use Area Open Open
Black Creek Trail #3551 Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/23/222: Temporarily closed due to Cedar Creek Fire. See closure order and map.
Black Creek Trailhead Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/23/22: Temporarily closed due to Cedar Creek Fire. See closure order and map.
Blair Lake Campground Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/23/22: Temporarily closed due to Cedar Creek Fire. See closure order and map.
Blair Lake Trail #3553 Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/23/22: Temporarily closed due to Cedar Creek Fire. See closure order and map.
Blair Lake Trailhead Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/23/22: Temporarily closed due to Cedar Creek Fire. See closure order and map.
Blue Pool Campground (Middle Fork Ranger District) Open Open Closed for 2022 season.
Blue Pool Day Use Area (Middle Fork District) Open Open
Box Canyon Horse Camp None None
Breitenbush Campground Open Open 12/19/2022: Campground inside the Beachie Creek and Lionshead Fires closure area and closed to the public. See map of Beachie Creek and Lionshead Fires closure area (Detroit Ranger District).
Broken Bowl Campground Open Open Open for 2023 season.
Campers Flat Campground Open Open Closed for 2022 season.
Cheat Creek Trailhead Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/19/2022: Lionshead Fire impacts.  See map of Beachie Creek and Lionshead Fires closure area (Detroit Ranger District).
Cheat Creek Trailhead Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/19/2022: Lionshead Fire impacts. See map of Beachie Creek and Lionshead Fires closure area (Detroit Ranger District).
Clackamas-Breitenbush Scenic Byway (Forest Rd 46) None None 12/19/22: Forest Service Road 46 is now completely open to non-Forest Service Road (FSR) 46 is open to vehicle traffic for 11 miles; however, a portion remains closed to vehicle traffic. From the intersection of FSR 4685 to the Mt. Hood National Forest boundary, FSR 46 is only open to non-motorized uses, such as biking or hiking, and remains closed to motorized traffic. This means that people cannot drive from Detroit to Estacada.  View Beachie Creek and Lionshead closure order and map.
Clark Creek Organization Camp Open Open Open for 2023 season.
Cleator Bend Group Campground Open Open 12/19/2022: Campground inside the Beachie Creek and Lionshead Fires closure area and closed to the public. See map of Beachie Creek and Lionshead Fires closure area (Detroit Ranger District).
Cold Water Cove Campground Open Open Closed for 2022 season.
Cougar Crossing Campground Open Open
Cougar Crossing Day Use Area Open Open
Cove Creek Campground Open Open Open for 2023 season.
Cove Creek Group Campsite Open Open Open for 2023 season.
Crossing Way Trail #3307 None None
Crossing Way Trailhead None None
Crown Lake Trailhead Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/19/2022: Beachie Ceeek Fire impacts. See map of Beachie Creek and Lionshead Fires closure area (Detroit Ranger District).
Cupit Mary Meadow Trail #3560 Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/23/22: Temporarily closed due to Cedar Creek Fire. See closure order and map.
Dee Wright Observatory Closed Closed Access is dependent on McKenzie Highway (OR Hwy 242), which is closed in the winter. Check tripcheck.com for conditions.
Delta Campground Closed Closed Closed indefinitely due to Holiday Farm Fire.
Delta Day Use Area Closed Closed Closed indefinitely due to Holiday Farm Fire.
Detroit Flats Day Use Area Open Open
Detroit Ranger District (on US Highway 22) Open Open The Detroit Ranger District is temporarily closed to in person business due to building maintenance. Weather: Detroit Ranger Station Santiam Pass Current Conditions
Dolly Varden Campground Open Open Open for 2023 season.
Echo Day Use and Boat Launch Closed Closed
Elk Lake Campground Open Open Although open, this campground is in an area impacted by the Beachie Creek and & Lionshead Fires. Before visiting areas affected by wildfire, make sure to review the 4 Steps for Safety for recreating in burned areas.
Elkhorn Ridge Trailhead Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/22/2022: Beachie Ceeek Fire impacts.  See map of Beachie Creek and Lionshead Fire closure area.
Erma Bell Lakes Trail #3563 Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/23/22: Temporarily closed due to Cedar Creek Fire. See closure order and map.
Erma Bell Trailhead Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/23/22: Temporarily closed due to Cedar Creek Fire. See closure order and map.
Eugene to Crest Trail #3559 None None 12/23/22: Portions of this trail are closed due to the Kwis Fire and Cedar Creek Fire. See Kwis Fire closure order and map and Cedar Creek closure order and map for details.
Fall Creek National Recreation Trail #3455 Open Open In segment 3 a 500ft portion of the trail near Chichester Falls that was taken out by a landslide. The trail is open to that point. The upper section of Fall Creek Trail (accessed by trailheads 4 and 5),  beginning from where it crosses Forest Service Road 18 at the 1828 junction, is temporarily closed due to Middle Fork Complex (Gales) Fire. See Middle Fork Complex closure order & map.
Fall Creek Trailhead #4 Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/23/22: Temporarily closed due to Middle Fork (Gales) Fire. See Middle Fork Complex closure order & map.
Fall Creek Trailhead #5 Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/23/22: Temporarily closed due to Middle Fork (Gales) Fire. See Middle Fork Complex closure order & map.
Fernview Day Use Area Open Open
Fernview Group Campground Closed Closed Closed for the 2022 season.
Fields Lake Trail #3579 Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/23/22: Temporarily closed due to Cedar Creek Fire. See closure order and map.
Fields Lake Trailhead Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/23/22: Temporarily closed due to Cedar Creek Fire. See closure order and map.
Fish Lake Interpretive Day Use None None
Fish Lake Remount Depot - Commissary Cabin Open Open Fish Lake Interpretive Day Use area is open year round to visit. The cabin opens for winter season mid-November through mid-April.
Fish Lake Remount Depot - Hall House Cabin Open Open Fish Lake Interpretive Day Use area is open year round to visit. The cabin is open to reservations November through April. 
Fisher Creek Trail #3565 Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/23/22: Temporarily closed due to Cedar Creek Fire. See closure order and map.
Fisher Creek Trailhead Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/23/22: Temporarily closed due to Cedar Creek Fire. See closure order and map.
Fox Creek Group Campground Open Open Although open, this campground is an area impacted by the Beachie Creek and & Lionshead Fires. Before visiting areas affected by wildfire, make sure to review the 4 Steps for Safety for recreating in burned areas.
French Creek Trailhead - East Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed Beachie Ceeek Fire impacts. See map of Beachie Creek and Lionshead Fire closures area.
French Creek Trailhead - West Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/22/2022: Beachie Ceeek Fire impacts.  See map of Beachie Creek and Lionshead Fire closures area.
French Pete Campground Open Open Open for 2023 season.
Frissell Crossing Campground Open Open Open for 2023 season.
Frissell South Trailhead None None
Fuji Creek Road/ Fuji Shelter Open Open 12/19/22: Fuji Shelter has no firewood this season.
Gander Lake Trail #3568 Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/23/22: Temporarily closed due to Cedar Creek Fire. See closure order and map.
Gander Lake Trailhead Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/23/22: Temporarily closed due to Cedar Creek Fire. See closure order and map.
Gold Butte Lookout Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/19/2022: People can hike up to Gold Butte Lookout to access the viewpoint, but the rental facility is closed. There are impacts from the Bull Complex Fire that need to be remediated before Gold Butte Lookout can open for reservation. See map of Beachie Creek and Lionshead Fires closure (Detroit Ranger District).
Gold Lake Campground Closed Closed Closed for the 2022 season.
Gold Lake Sno-Park Open Open
Grasshopper Mountain Trail #3569 None None
Greenwaters Trail #4250 Open Open
Hampton Boat Launch Closed Closed Middle Fork; Boat launch opens when the water level is of adequate height.
Hard Rock Group Campground Open Open Open for 2023 season.
Harralson Horse Camp Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 10/19/22: Temporarily closed due to Cedar Creek Fire. See closure order and map.
Harralson Trail #4364 Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/23/22: Temporarily closed due to Cedar Creek Fire. See closure order and map.
Harralson Trailhead Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/23/22: Temporarily closed due to Cedar Creek Fire. See closure order and map.
Helen Lake Trail #3577 Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/23/22: Temporarily closed due to Cedar Creek Fire. See closure order and map.
Helen Lake Trailhead Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/23/22: Temporarily closed due to Cedar Creek Fire. See closure order and map.
Henline Falls Trailhead Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/22/2022: Site burnt over in Beachie Creek Fire. No site assessment possible due to safety hazards. See map of Beachie Creek and Lionshead Fire closure area.
Henline Mountain Trailhead Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/22/2022: Beachie Creek Fire - Site burnt over. No site assessment possible due to safety hazards. See map of Beachie Creek and Lionshead Fire closure area.
High Divide Trail #3572 Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/23/22: Temporarily closed due to Cedar Creek Fire. See closure order and map.
High Divide Trailhead Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/23/22: Temporarily closed due to Cedar Creek Fire. See closure order and map.
Hoover Campground Open Open Open for 2023 season.
Hoover Group Campsite Open Open Open for 2023 season.
Horse Creek Group Campground Closed Closed Closed for 2022 season.
House Rock Campground Closed Closed Closed for the 2022 season.
House Rock Day Use Area Open Open
Huckleberry Flats OHV Trail Open Open Staging area and all trails west of FS Road 1928 are open. All trails on the east side of the road remain closed.
Huckleberry Flats OHV Trailhead & Staging Area Open Open Staging area and all trails west of FS Road 1928 are open. All trails on the east side of the road remain closed.
Huckleberry Lake Trail #3573 Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/23/22: Temporarily closed due to Cedar Creek Fire. See closure order and map.
Huckleberry Lake Trailhead Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/23/22: Temporarily closed due to Cedar Creek Fire. See closure order and map.
Huckleberry Mountain Lookout Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/23/22: Temporarily closed due to Cedar Creek Fire. See closure order and map.
Humbug Campground Open Open Although open, this campground is in an area impacted by the Beachie Creek and & Lionshead Fires. Before visiting areas affected by wildfire, make sure to review the 4 Steps for Safety for recreating in burned areas.
Ice Cap Campground Open Open Closed for the 2022 season.
Ice Cap Creek Day Use Area Open Open
Ikenick Sno-Park Open Open During the winter (November-April) a Sno-Park permit is required.
Indigo Springs Campground Open Open
Irish Mountain Trail #3588 Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/23/22: Temporarily closed due to Cedar Creek Fire. See closure order and map.
Iron Mountain Trail #3389 Open Open
Islet Boat Launch & Day Use Area (Waldo Lake) Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/23/22: Temporarily closed due to Cedar Creek Fire. See closure order and map.
Islet Campground (Waldo Lake) Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/23/22: Temporarily closed due to Cedar Creek Fire. See closure order and map.  
Jack Pine Way Trail #3587 Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/23/22: Temporarily closed due to Cedar Creek Fire. See closure order and map.
Jackpine Way Trailhead Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/23/22: Temporarily closed due to Cedar Creek Fire. See closure order and map.
Jim Weaver Loop Trail (Waldo Lake Trail) #3590 Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/23/22: Temporarily closed due to Cedar Creek Fire. See closure order and map.
Jim Weaver Loop Trailhead (Waldo Lake Trail) Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/23/22: Temporarily closed due to Cedar Creek Fire. See closure order and map.
Joe Goddards Grove Trail #3690 Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/23/22: Temporarily closed due to Cedar Creek Fire. See closure order and map.
Judy Lake Trail #3575 Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/23/22: Temporarily closed due to Cedar Creek Fire. See closure order and map.
Kiahanie Campground Open Open Open for 2023 season.
Koch Mountain Trail #3576 Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/23/22: Temporarily closed due to Cedar Creek Fire. See closure order and map.
Koch Mountain Trailhead Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/23/22: Temporarily closed due to Cedar Creek Fire. See closure order and map.
Lakes End Campground Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed Eugene Water and Electric Board (EWEB) has closed Trail Bridge Campground, Lakes End Campground, Trail Bridge Reservoir Boat Launch, and Smith Reservoir through April 2023 for work on the Carmen-Smith hydroelectric facilities. In addition, Forest Service Roads 690, 730, and 689 will be closed for the duration of the project. The McKenzie River Trail and associated trailheads will remain open. See closure order.
Lava Lake Sno-Park Open Open
Limberlost Campground Open Open Open for 2023 season.
Little Nash Sno-Park Open Open
Little North Santiam, East Trailhead (Shady Cove) Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/22/2022: Closed due to Beachie Creek and Lionshead Fire closure. See map.
Little North Santiam, West Trailhead (Elkhorn) Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/22/2022: Closed due to Beachie Creek and Lionshead Fire closure. See map.
Longbow Organization Camp Closed Closed Closed for the 2022 season.
Lookout Campground Open Open
Lost Lake Campground Closed Closed
Lost Prairie Group Campground Closed Closed Closed for the 2022 season.
Marion Forks Campground and Day Use Area Open Open
Maxwell Sno-Park Open Open
McCoy Motorized Recreation Area Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/19/2022: Closed due to Beachie Creek and Lionshead Fire closure. See map.
McCoy Snowmobile Area Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/23/22: Closed due to Beachie Creek and Lionshead Fire closure. See map.
McCredie Day Use Area Open Open
McKenzie Bridge Campground Open Open Open for 2023 season.
McKenzie Bridge Day Use Area Open Open Closed for 2022 season.
McKenzie Pass—Santiam Pass Scenic Byway None None
McKenzie River Ranger District (Hwy 126) Open Open Weather: McKenzie River near the Ranger Station
Road Conditions
McKenzie River Trailhead - Lower None None
McKenzie River Trailhead: Tamolitch Blue Pool Open Open
Middle Fork Nat'l Recreation Trailhead: Road 2153 None None 12/23/22: The Middle Fork Trail Trailhad at Forest Road 2153 is inaccessible due to the Big Swamp Fire closure order. See closure order and map.
Middle Fork Ranger District (Hwy 58) Open Open Weather: Oakridge | Willamette Pass
Road Conditions
Mona Campground Open Open Open for 2023 season.
Moolack Lake Trail #3578 Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/23/22: Temporarily closed due to Cedar Creek Fire. See closure order and map.
Mt. Jefferson Wilderness: Willamette None None Visitors to the Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Washington, and Three Sisters Wilderness areas require a Central Cascades Wilderness Permit for all overnight use and some require one for day-use.
Mule Mountain Trail #3553.1 Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/23/22: Temporarily closed due to Cedar Creek Fire. See closure order and map.
Mule Mountain Trailhead Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/23/22: Temporarily closed due to Cedar Creek Fire. See closure order and map.
Nasty Rock Trailhead Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/22/2022: Site burnt over in Beachie Creek Fire. No site assessment possible due to safety hazards.  See map of Beachie Creek and Lionshead Fire closure area.
North Fork Trail #3666 (Segment 1) None None
North Fork Trail #3666 (Segment 5) Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/23/22: Temporarily closed due to Cedar Creek Fire. See closure order and map.
North Fork Trail Trailhead (Segment 5) Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/23/22: Temporarily closed due to Cedar Creek Fire. See closure order and map.
North Waldo Boat Launch & Day-Use Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/23/22: Temporarily closed due to Cedar Creek Fire. See closure order and map.
North Waldo Campground Closed Closed 12/23/22: Temporarily closed due to Cedar Creek Fire. See closure order and map.  
Ogle Mountain Trail #3357 None None This trail is in an area impacted by the Beachie Creek and & Lionshead Fires. Before visiting areas affected by wildfire, make sure to review the 4 Steps for Safety for recreating in burned areas.
Olallie Campground Open Open Open for 2023 season.
Olallie Day Use Open Open
Opal Creek Scenic Recreation Area None None 12/22/2022: Roads accessing Opal Creek Scenic Recreation Area are closed due to Beachie Creek and Lionshead Fires closure. See map of Beachie Creek and Lionshead Fire closure area.
Opal Creek Trailhead (Gate) Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/22/2022: Closed due to Beachie Creek and Lionshead Fire closure. See map.
Opal Lake Trail #3372, Opal Creek Wilderness None None This trail is in an area impacted by the Beachie Creek and & Lionshead Fires. Before visiting areas affected by wildfire, make sure to review the 4 Steps for Safety for recreating in burned areas.
Opal Lake Trailhead Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/22/2022: Site burnt over in Beachie Creek Fire. See map of Beachie Creek and Lionshead Fire closure area.
Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail Open Open 12/23/22: The Pacific Crest Trail is closed from Willamette Pass at mile 1908 to mile 1959.2 at the intersection with the Wickiup Plains Trail (#12.2). There is no walking detour. At the northern end of the closure, you can leave or rejoin the PCT via the Wickiup Plans Trail, which leads 3.5 miles to the Devil's Lake Trailhead. At the southern end of the closure, you can leave or rejoin the PCT via highway 58/Shelter Cove. Exercise caution, however: as of the time of this update, highway 58 is open. The road has been closed due to this fire in the past, however, and if it closes again it may not be possible to leave from that location. South of Willamette Pass, the next exit points would be at Summit Lake or Windigo pass. Those roads were previously closed due to the Windigo fire, but have reopened. For trail conditions, check with the Pacific Crest Trail Association.
Pacific Crest Trailhead at McKenzie Pass None None
Packard Creek Campground Open Open Open for 2023 season.
Packard Creek Day Use Area Open Open
Packard Creek Group Campsite Open Open Open for 2023 season.
Paradise Campground Open Open Open for 2023 season.
Paradise Day Use Area Open Open
Piety Island Campground Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/19/2022: Campground inside the Beachie Creek and Lionshead Fires closure area and closed to the public. See map of Beachie Creek and Lionshead Fires closure area (Detroit Ranger District).
Potato Hill Sno-Park Open Open
Proxy Falls Trail #3532 Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed Access is dependent on McKenzie Highway (OR Hwy 242), which is closed in the winter. Check tripcheck.com for conditions.
Proxy Falls Trailhead Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed Access is dependent on McKenzie Highway (OR Hwy 242), which is closed in the winter. Check tripcheck.com for conditions.
Puma Campground Open Open Open for 2023 season.
Ray Benson Sno-Park Open Open During the winter a Sno-Park permit is required. Cross-country ski and snowshoe trails are marked with blue blazes. Snowmobile trails are marked with orange blazes. Be cautious in areas that have seen past fire. Dead trees are likely to fall over throughout the winter. Maintain situational awareness, particularly when the wind starts to blow. Be on the lookout for occasional stumps that are buried just below the snow. The south loop has both ski/snowshoe trails and snowmobile trails. User groups are kept separate on designated trail systems. Make sure you know which trails you can be on.  
Red Diamond Group Campground Open Open Open for 2023 season.
Rider Creek Trail #3319 Open Open
Rigdon Lakes Trail #3555 Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/23/22: Temporarily closed due to Cedar Creek Fire. See closure order and map.
Riverside at Detroit Campground Open Open Open for 2023 season.
Roaring Creek Trail #3361 None None 12/19/2022: This trail is in an area impacted by the Beachie Creek and & Lionshead Fires. Before visiting areas affected by wildfire, make sure to review the 4 Steps for Safety for recreating in burned areas.
Roaring Creek Trailhead Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/19/2022: Beachie Ceeek Fire impacts. Site hazards will be addressed in 2022 or 2023. See map of Beachie Creek and Lionshead Fires closure area (Detroit Ranger District).
Roaring River Group Campground Closed Closed Closed for 2022 season.
Sacandaga Campground Open Open
Saddle Dam Boat Launch Open Open Reservoir and river level information is available from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers website.
Sahalie and Koosah Falls Open Open Parking lot is not maintained for snow and ice in the winter. Be aware of slippery conditions. Please do not park on the side of the highway.
Salmon Creek Falls Campground Open Open Open for 2023 season
Salmon Creek Falls Day Use Area Open Open
Salmon Creek Trail #4365 Open Open
Salmon Lakes - Waldo Mountain Trailhead Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/23/22: Temporarily closed due to Cedar Creek Fire. See closure order and map.
Salmon Lakes Trail #3585 Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/23/22: Temporarily closed due to Cedar Creek Fire. See closure order and map.
Salt Creek Falls Observation Site and Picnic Area Open Open Though access to the falls is open, restrooms are not. Restrooms are available in the Sno-Park area.
Salt Creek Sno-Park Open Open
Sand Prairie Campground Open Open Closed for 2022 season.
Santiam Flats Campground Open Open Open for 2023 season.
Santiam Pass OHV Motorized Recreation Area Open Open
Santiam Sno-Park Open Open During the winter a Sno-Park permit is required.    
Scott Lake Campground Closed Closed
Secret Campground Open Open Closed for 2022 season.
Sevenmile Horse Camp None None Closed most of the winter due to snow blocking the access road from Hwy 20. Open to snow shoeing and Nordic skiing.   No services.
Shadow Bay Campground (Waldo Lake) Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed Closed for the 2022 season.
Shadow Bay Day Use Area (Waldo Lake) Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed Closed for the 2022 season.
Shady Cove Campground Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/22/2022: Site burnt over in Beachie Creek Fire. See map of Beachie Creek and Lionshead Fire closure area.
Shale Ridge Trail #3567 Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/23/22: Temporarily closed due to Cedar Creek Fire. See closure order and map.
Shale Ridge Trailhead Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/23/22: Temporarily closed due to Cedar Creek Fire. See closure order and map.
Six Lakes Trail #3597 Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/23/22: Temporarily closed due to Cedar Creek Fire. See closure order and map.
Skookum Creek Campground Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed Closed for the 2022 season.
Slide Creek Campground Open Open Open for 2023 season from 4/21/23 to 9/4/23.
Slide Creek Day Use Area Open Open
Smith Reservoir Area Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed Eugene Water and Electric Board (EWEB) has closed Trail Bridge Campground, Lakes End Campground, Trail Bridge Reservoir Boat Launch, and Smith Reservoir through Spring 2026 for work on the Carmen-Smith hydroelectric facilities. In addition, Forest Service Roads 690, 730, and 689 will be closed for the duration of the project. The McKenzie River Trail and associated trailheads will remain open. See closure order.
South Breitenbush Gorge Trailhead Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/19/2022: Lionshead Fire impacts. Site hazards will be addressed in 2022 or 2023. See map of Beachie Creek and Lionshead Fires closure area (Detroit Ranger District).
South Breitenbush Trail #3375 Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/19/2022: Lionshead Fire impacts. Site hazards will be addressed in 2022 or 2023. See map of Beachie Creek and Lionshead Fires closure area (Detroit Ranger District).
South Breitenbush Trailhead Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/19/2022: Beachie Ceeek Fire impacts. Site hazards will be addressed in 2022 or 2023. See map of Beachie Creek and Lionshead Fires closure area (Detroit Ranger District).
South Pyramid Horse Camp Unreachable Unreachable
South Waldo Shelter Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/23/22: Temporarily closed due to Cedar Creek Fire. See closure order and map.
South Waldo/ Fuji Mountain Snow Trail Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/23/22: Temporarily closed due to Cedar Creek Fire. See closure order and map.
Southshore Campground Open Open Closed for the 2022 season.
Spirit Lake - Waldo Meadows Trailhead Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/23/22: Temporarily closed due to Cedar Creek Fire. See closure order and map.
Spirit Lake Trail #3584 Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/23/22: Temporarily closed due to Cedar Creek Fire. See closure order and map.
Stahlman Point Trail #3449 None None Although open, this trail is in an area impacted by the Beachie Creek and & Lionshead Fires. Before visiting areas affected by wildfire, make sure to review the 4 Steps for Safety for recreating in burned areas.
Stahlman Point Trailhead Open Open Although open, this trailhead is in an area impacted by the Beachie Creek and & Lionshead Fires. Before visiting areas affected by wildfire, make sure to review the 4 Steps for Safety for recreating in burned areas.
Sunnyside Campground Open Open Open for 2023 season.
Swan Lake Trail #3570 Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/23/22: Temporarily closed due to Cedar Creek Fire. See closure order and map.
Swan Lake Trailhead Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/23/22: Temporarily closed due to Cedar Creek Fire. See closure order and map.
Sweet Home Ranger District (US Highway 20) Open Open Weather: Sweet Home Ranger Station | Santiam Pass
Road Conditions
Tamolitch Falls (Blue Pool) #3507 Open Open
Taylor Butte Trail #3580 Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/23/22: Temporarily closed due to Cedar Creek Fire. See closure order and map.
Terwilliger (Cougar) Hot Springs Open Open 12/22/22: This site was heavily impacted by the 2018 Terwilliger Fire. While hazard trees have been mitigated around the hot springs, other risks persist. When visiting, other potential hazards include: loose rocks, flooding, debris flows, and weakened trees falling. Please, avoid the area during high winds and heavy rain.
The Twins Trail #3595 Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/23/22: Temporarily closed due to Cedar Creek Fire. See closure order and map.
Three Pools Day Use Area Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/22/2022: Site burnt over in Beachie Creek Fire. Beachie Creek and Lionshead Fire closure areas.
Timber Butte Cabin Open Open
Timpanogas Cabin Open Open
Timpanogas Campground Open Open
Tombstone Sno-Park Open Open
Trail Bridge Campground Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed Eugene Water and Electric Board (EWEB) has closed Trail Bridge Campground, Lakes End Campground, Trail Bridge Reservoir Boat Launch, and Smith Reservoir through April 2025 for work on the Carmen-Smith hydroelectric facilities. In addition, Forest Service Roads 690, 730, and 689 will be closed for the duration of the project. The McKenzie River Trail and associated trailheads will remain open. See closure order and map.
Trail Bridge Reservoir Area Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed Eugene Water and Electric Board (EWEB) has closed Trail Bridge Campground, Lakes End Campground, Trail Bridge Reservoir Boat Launch, and Smith Reservoir through Spring 2026 for work on the Carmen-Smith hydroelectric facilities. In addition, Forest Service Roads 690, 730, and 689 will be closed for the duration of the project. The McKenzie River Trail and associated trailheads will remain open.  See closure order.
Trout Creek Campground Closed Closed Closed for the 2022 season.
Trout Creek Day Use Area Open Open
Tumble Creek Trailhead - North Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/19/2022: Beachie Ceeek Fire impacts. See map of Beachie Creek and Lionshead Fires closure area (Detroit Ranger District).
Tumble Creek Trailhead - South Open Open Although open, this trailhead is in an area impacted by the Beachie Creek and & Lionshead Fires. Before visiting areas affected by wildfire, make sure to review the 4 Steps for Safety for recreating in burned areas.
Tumble Lake Trail #3379 None None 12/19/2022: This trail is in an area impacted by the Beachie Creek and & Lionshead Fires. Before visiting areas affected by wildfire, make sure to review the 4 Steps for Safety for recreating in burned areas.
Upper Arm Day Use Area Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/19/2022: Fires affected entire site and burned portions of all structures. See map of Beachie Creek and Lionshead Fires closure area (Detroit Ranger District).
Verdun Trail #3686 Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/23/22: Temporarily closed due to Cedar Creek Fire. See closure order and map.
Wahanna Trail #3583 Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/23/22: Temporarily closed due to Cedar Creek Fire. See closure order and map.
Waldo Lake Sno-Park Open Open 12/23/22: Waldo Lake Sno-Park is open, but only up to the Shadow Bay turn off.
Waldo Lake Wilderness Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/23/22: Temporarily closed due to Cedar Creek Fire. See closure order and map.
Waldo Meadows Trail #3591 Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/23/22: Temporarily closed due to Cedar Creek Fire. See closure order and map.
Waldo Mountain Trail #3592 Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/23/22: Temporarily closed due to Cedar Creek Fire. See closure order and map.
Warm Springs Trail #3582 Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/23/22: Temporarily closed due to Cedar Creek Fire. See closure order and map.
Warner Mountain Lookout Open Open
Water Holes Trail #3538 None None
Whig & Torrey Way Trail #3581 Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/23/22: Temporarily closed due to Cedar Creek Fire. See closure order and map.
Whig and Torrey Way Trailhead Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/23/22: Temporarily closed due to Cedar Creek Fire. See closure order and map.
Whispering Falls Campground Open Open Closed for the 2022 season.
Whitewater Trailhead Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/19/2022: Lionshead Fire impacts. Site hazards will be addressed in 2022 or 2023. See map of Beachie Creek and Lionshead Fires closure area (Detroit Ranger District).
Williams Lake Trail #3589 Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/23/22: Temporarily closed due to Cedar Creek Fire. See closure order and map.
Winchester Ridge Trail #3596 Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/23/22: Temporarily closed due to Cedar Creek Fire. See closure order and map.
Winchester Ridge Trailhead Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/23/22: Temporarily closed due to Cedar Creek Fire. See closure order and map.
Winchester Trail #3594 Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/23/22: Temporarily closed due to Cedar Creek Fire. See closure order and map.
Woodpecker Trailhead Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed 12/22/2022: Lionshead Fire impacts. See map of Beachie Creek and Lionshead Fire closure area.
Yukwah Campground Closed Closed Closed for the 2022 season.
Yukwah Day Use Area Open Open

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