FAQ's (Frequently Asked Questions)
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Where do I need a pass to recreate and how do I get one?
It depends on what you plan to do and where you want to go. Generally, passes
are required at sites that offer picnic tables, restrooms, signs or other amenities.
Passes are generally not required at remote or undeveloped sites such as wilderness
trailheads or for dispersed camping off of Forest Service logging roads.
Required
passes and fees are listed for each site in the Trip
Planning section. We sell passes at any of our Forest offices.
Many day use sites have on-site fee tubes or ticket machines. You can also
purchase passes at some local businesses or online through Nature of the Northwest.
Find out more from the Forest Service Pacific
Northwest Regional website (http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/feedemo/)
See our Recreation
Passes & Permits section for details on what passes are needed and
where to get them, including options for weekly or annual passes. You can also
check with your local Forest Service office to find out more.
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If I lose my pass, can I get a replacement?
No, you would need to purchase another one.
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How do I get
a camping space and how long can I stay?
Some campgrounds are first come, first served and some take
reservations. All campgrounds fill up quickly from May - October and on holiday
weekends.
Camping in developed campgrounds is limited to no more than 14 days during
any 30 consecutive day period. Camping outside of developed campgrounds (dispersed
camping) is limited to 14 days during any 60 consecutive day period.
Our Camping page
has general information about both developed and undeveloped camping on the
Siuslaw National Forest. Our
Trip Planning section
has details about all the developed campgrounds including which
ones take
reservations. For reservations, call ReserveUSA at 1-877-444-6777 or visit
ReserveUSA ( reserveusa.com)
Some campgrounds are especially designed for
Off Highway Vehicle use. OHV Sand Camping is also allowed in some OHV
riding
areas.
Check
our
OHV Section for
details about these sites and areas.
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Can I camp on the beach?
Camping on the beach is regulated by the State of Oregon.
For
details, see Oregon State Beach Rules:
http://egov.oregon.gov/OPRD/RULES/oceanshores.shtml
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Can I camp
on the sand dunes?
Sand camping is allowed on certain Siuslaw National Forest
lands. Different regulations apply to areas open to motorized use and areas
closed
to motorized use on the Forest.
For areas
open
to motorized
use, see our OHV Sand
Camping section.
For areas closed to motorized use, camping is allowed in
most areas within certain guidelines. Our Camping page
for more about camping outside of developed campgrounds, including areas
that are off limits.
Please follow good dispersed
camping and Leave No Trace practices.
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Can I have
a wedding, family reunion or special event?
Yes, but depending on the size of your group and what you are
planning, you may need a Special Use Permit. For details and application information,
see our Special
Events page in the Special Use Permit section.
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Can I have a fire on the beach?
Rules about fires on the beach are established by the State of Oregon.
(1) Small recreational beach fires in the ocean shore recreation area are
allowed provided they are located in the open dry sands area, downwind of and
below beachgrass and the driftwood line; no fires are allowed in dunes or beach
log accumulations.
(2) No fire shall be placed in driftwood, left unattended or be permitted
to cause damage to facilities or natural resources. Every fire shall be extinguished
before its users leave the area.
(3) No fire shall be permitted within 25 feet of a seawall that is constructed
of wood or other combustible material.
(4) At the discretion of a park manager, fires normally permitted in the ocean
shore recreation area may be restricted or prohibited due to high fire hazard
conditions.
Oregon State Beach Rules:
http://egov.oregon.gov/OPRD/RULES/oceanshores.shtml
Follow the link from Division 21:General Ocean Shore State Recreation
Area Rules
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Can I collect driftwood on the beach?
Driftwood collection is regulated by the State of Oregon.
State Park Beaches
The taking of driftwood in small amounts by visitors for
souvenirs, for personal use or as gifts is permitted. The removal of large
amounts of driftwood, or
any wood with mechanized loading equipment, shall be prohibited except as approved
by the park manager. Chainsaws must be approved by the park manager. No wood
shall be removed which is imbedded in the beach or in sand dune banks.
Non-State Park Beaches
Driftwood removal for firewood and/or ornamental purposes
shall be for personal use and restricted to wood which can be loaded by hand
only. No mechanzied
loading and/or removal equipment shall be permitted. Removal of firewood and/or
ornamental wood may be restricted to individual beach areas, quantities of
wood, and time of year. Power saws may be restricted in certain beach areas.
Periodic moratoriums on the issuance of vehicle permits and quantity limits
on firewood gathering may be established for sections of beach where the driftwood
supply has been depleted due to human removal activity or by act of God. No
wood embedded in the beach or in sand dune banks shall be removed. Upland property
owner wishes will be respected when considering vehicle permits for wood gathering.
Exceptions to this policy are at the discretion of the State Parks Director.
Oregon State Beach Rules:
http://egov.oregon.gov/OPRD/RULES/oceanshores.shtml
Follow the link from Division 26: Beach Log And Driftwood Removal Policy
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Where can I ride my OHV?
Sand Dune Riding:
You can ride in designated areas in the Oregon Dunes National
Recreation Area and in the Sand Lake Recreation Area
Check out our OHV section for
information where you can ride, rules for riding, campgrounds and staging areas
and more.
Forest Riding:
You can ride on gravel surface roads that are not gated, bermed or marked closed.
OHV riding can be restricted
when fire danger is high. Be sure to check our Fire Section for public use restrictions before
heading into the woods with your OHV.
In all cases, the State of Oregon establishes and administers OHV permits and
regulations. You can find more information on the Oregon
State Parks website( http://atv.prd.state.or.us/) or by calling Oregon Parks and Recreation
Department information center at 1.800.551.6949.
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Where can I mountain bike?
You can ride on any Forest Service roads and on designated
mountain bike trails.
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Can I bring my dog?
Yes, dogs are allowed within these
guidelines:
In campgrounds,
dogs must always be restrained or on a leash
no more than 6 feet long. Dogs must also be on a leash on trails.
The
owner
is responsible
for removing
biological waste. Leave vicious or unusually noisy dogs at home.
Note: Some beach areas are closed to dogs by the State of Oregon
to protect wildlife. These areas are posted.
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Where is a good place to swim?
The Siuslaw National Forest does not have any designated swimming
areas.
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Where is a good place to fish or
crab?
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife manages and regulates fishing and shellfish
gathering. Information is available from the Fishing
Resources section of their
website (http://www.dfw.state.or.us/resources/fishing/)
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Can I hunt
on the Siuslaw National Forest?
Yes, hunting is allowed on the Forest. All hunting
is managed and regulated by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Some areas
of the Forest have special
regulations, so be sure to check for current regulations before heading out.
Find complete information
from the Hunting
Resources section of the ODFW
website
(http://www.dfw.state.or.us/resources/hunting/big_game/)
Please hunt safely and be sure of your target. Remember, you are sharing
the woods with other people working and recreating close by!
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Can I target
shoot on the Siuslaw National Forest
Yes, within these guidelines:
It is prohibited to discharge a firearm or any other implement
capable of taking human life, causing injury, or damaging property as follows:
- In or within 150 yards of a residence, building, campsite,
developed recreation site or occupied area
- Across or on a Forest road or an adjacent body of water, or
in any manner or place where any person or property is exposed to injury
or damage from shooting
- Into or within any cave.
- Within Forest areas with special closures that prohibit shooting.
[
These
include Marys Peak, Woods Creek, and the Corvallis
Watershed. Exemptions are for people with a valid hunting license in lawful
pursuit of game birds and mammals during established hunting seasons. See
"Can I hunt on the Siuslaw National Forest " for
details.]
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Can I gather forest products (for
example, mushrooms, rocks, greenery, firewood)?
Is there a fee and do I need
a permit?
Most forest products require a permit and some have a fee. Find out what you
can gather and what is required from our Special
Forest Products section.
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Can I get a burn permit at a Forest Service office?
No, Oregon Department of Forestry or the local fire department handle all
burning permits.
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How do I apply to work for the Forest Service or other Federal
Government jobs?
All permanent federal jobs, including USDA Forest Service jobs,
are posted in USAJOBS (http://www.usajobs.gov/).
Additional information about working for the Forest Service is available from
the national
Forest Service website.
Temporary
positions on the Siuslaw NF are posted on our Employment page.
Many of these are also posted on USAJOBS (http://www.usajobs.gov/)
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How do you pronounce Siuslaw?
Sigh - YEW - slaw
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