Deschutes National Forest
1001 SW Emkay Drive
Bend, OR 97702
(541) 383-5300
Ochoco National Forest
3160 N.E. 3rd Street
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 416-6500
Crooked River National Grassland
813 S.W. Hwy. 97
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-9272
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Frequently Asked Questions
Special Areas
- What is a Wilderness? According to
the Wilderness Act of 1964, wilderness areas are "where earth
and its community of life remains untrammeled, where man himself
is a visitor who does not remain". Wilderness protection
will never be gained simply by issuing a set of rules and regulations.
It must come with love and understanding of the land. Wilderness
protection is a personal ethic. Some mark is left in Wilderness
each time we visit, but each of us can make sure this mark is
a small one. Minimum impact or no trace camping should be considered
common sense behavior in the back country, but many people are
not aware of what they leave behind.
- What is a Wild and Scenic River and how many are located
on the Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests? The
Wild and Scenic River designation allows for rivers to be preserved
in a free-flowing state, protecting water quality and scenic beauty.
Portions of seven Wild and Scenic Rivers are located on the Deschutes
and Ochoco National Forests.
- When does Newberry National Volcanic Monument open and close
for the season? The monument lands are
open year round but access during the winter is quite limited.
The Lava Land Visitor Center is usually open from early May to
mid October. Lava River Cave is closed from November 1 to April
15 to protect hibernating bats in the cave. The campgrounds in
Newberry Crater are usually open from May to October.
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