Wallowa-Whitman National Forest

Recreation

Recreation Activities and Programs

Recreation Activities

The Wallowa-Whitman offers a full range of year-round recreational activities. To help you find out more information on the choices available the forest has set up a Pick your Place or Pick your Activity guide.

Recreation Reports

These Recreation Reports are periodically updated by the Ranger District recreation and visitor information staff to provide campground, trail and access conditions throughout the year.

Commercial Outfitters and Guides

The Forest issues permits to commercial businesses to operate recreational activities on the National Forest. List of services offered.

Recreation Special Use Permits
(Outfitter and Guides, Recreation Events, Group Use)

Many commercial activities require a recreation special use permit. To find out about the permit process.

Commercial Filming and Photography Permits

A filming permit may be needed for commercial film and still photography activities on the Forest.

Wilderness Areas

The Wallowa-Whitman National Forest has stewardship responsibilities over four Wilderness Areas.

Wild and Scenic Rivers

Ten Wild and Scenic Rivers designated by Congress from 1975 to 1988 are managed by the Forest.

Recreation Projects and Plans

Forest-wide

• Recreation Site-Facility Master Planning Update
• Forest Travel Management Plan

Visitor Travel Information and Safety

• Recreation Visitor Advisories
• Weather
• Oregon Highway Conditions
• Idaho Highway Conditions
• Mountain Lions
• Bears
• Wallowa-Whitman Current Conditions

Other Recreation Programs and Services

• National Recreation Information - one stop source for finding recreational opportunities on federal lands
• "Leave No Trace" Program
• National Recreation Reservation Service - for cabin rental reservations

Forest Rules and Regulations

• Forest Orders (CFRs)
• General Rules for Forest Visitors