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Mt. Hood National Forest |
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Recreational ActivitiesThe Forest offers a variety of recreational activities. Many Forest visitors have the equipment, know how to use it, and are ready to enjoy the National Forest on their own. Others prefer to recreate in the Forest utilizing the services and equipment furnished by recreation service partners. The Forest Service relies heavily on service partnerships to offer many recreation experiences such as skiing, hiking, boating, rafting, climbing, backpacking horseback riding, fishing, and more. Recreation service partnerships combine Forest Service and private sector experience and resources to produce quality recreation for the public and heightened economic activity in local communities. The National Forest are public lands in joint ownership by all citizens; their management requires different laws and regulations based on local conditions. Please become familiar with restrictions by checking with local offices and reading signs and bulletin boards.
Camping and PicnickingThe Forest has many developed campgrounds and picnic areas. To avoid crowds, visit midweek if possible. Many recreation sites are being improved for barrier-free access. Campgrounds are available by reservation or on a first-come, first-served basis. Please call a Forest Service office for more information. Camping outside campgrounds is permitted in many parts of the Mt. Hood National Forest. Camping is permitted for 14 consecutive days and up to 28 days on the Forest in a calendar year. Some area are closed to camping or entry to protect the watershed or wildlife habitat. If you are uncertain whether an area is open, please contact a Forest Service office. Trail Courtesy and SafetyRoughly 1,000 miles of riding and hiking trails in Mt. Hood National Forest offer a variety of challenges and opportunities for hikers, horseback rides, mountain bikers, and off-highway vehicle (OHV) enthusiasts. The following guidelines help protect the forest and make everyone's visit more enjoyable.
Drinking the WaterOnly water from developed systems at recreation sites is maintained safe to drink. Open water sources are easily contaminated by human waste. Water from springs, lakes, ponds, and streams should not be drunk without proper treatment,. A recommended method of treatment is to bring clear water a rolling boil for 5 minutes. Campfires and Fire SafetyStay
with your campfire at all times. Put out campfires by drowning them with
water, stirring them with dirt, and drowning again. Ashes should be cool
to the touch. Have a shovel and and axe available to control or extinguish
escaped fire. Forest ProductsThe Mt. Hood National Forest provides a variety of natural resource products, while maintaining health, diverse and productive forest ecosystems. In addition to the harvest of trees that provide lumber and other wood products, many other products are harvested, such as cones, evergreen boughs, transplants, Christmas trees, mushrooms, bear grass, salal, edible berries, firewood, and common minerals (rock). The harvest of forest products usually requires a permit for both personal and commercial uses. Permits allow the Forest Service to monitor the demand and use of various products to ensure that areas are not overused. Please check with you local Forest Service office for the permits you will need before removing anything from the Mt. Hood National Forest. |
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US Forest Service - Mt. Hood National Forest |