Detroit and McKenzie River Ranger Stations phonelines are being repaired due to the recent fire activity. Please send an email to SM.FS.mf@usda.gov to reach a district employee.

With over 1.6 million acres, the Willamette National Forest is home to eight wilderness areas, including the popular Three Sisters Wilderness and Mt. Jefferson Wilderness, a variety of backpacking and day hiking opportunities, waterfalls, wildflowers, mountain biking trails, boating, swimming and much more! The varied landscape of high mountains, narrow canyons, cascading streams, and wooded slopes offers excellent opportunities for visitors and make the forest valuable for many purposes. Learn More About The Forest.

Find more activities from our recreation section.

Recent News

• USDA Forest Service Invites Public Feedback on Proposed List of Deferred Maintenance Projects for Fiscal Year 2022

  Release Date: Nov 23, 2020  

• Willamette National Forest offers online Christmas tree permits

  Release Date: Nov 19, 2020  

Features

Ornament Hunt and Sweepstakes Brings Holiday Cheer to the Willamette Valley

The Willamette Valley Visitors Association has launched its third annual ornament hunt on non-wilderness trails throughout the Willamette National Forest and a handful of trails in the Umpqua National Forest. The hunt encourages locals and travelers to connect with public lands and increase outdoor recreation activities. 

2020 Willamette Wildfires Information

The Beachie Creek, Holiday Farm, and Lionshead Fires burned over 200,000 acres on the Willamette National Forest in 2020. Explore the backstories, post-fire hazards to consider, maps, Burned Area Recovery summaries, and more on our Willamette Wildfires page. Trail and recreation site closures are still in effect. Visit our recreation page for up-to-date information.

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Spotlights

Explore the Forest

Explore distinctive recreation opportunities on each of the four ranger districts. From camping to hiking to biking to boating and more...go play

Interactive Visitor Map

The interactive visitor map lists recreation areas, roads and trail systems, so you can digitally explore and find your next adventure.

Recreation Conditions

Displays area conditions for all camping and cabins on the Willamette National Forest as well as popular recreation sites.

Accessible Adventures

We strive to offer areas in the forest where everyone can experience the many natural wonders the area has to offer. Watch our Accessible Adventure Videos