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Current Conditions
Campgrounds
Please check our website or local Ranger District Offices for the latest information on specific campground status.
Weather Information
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Ranger District Reports
Barlow Ranger District
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January 9, 2009
Dufur Ranger Station no snow at 1375 elevation.
Road 44 Winter recreation closure in effect 12/15/08. Billy Bob sno-park 2 feet snow.
Road 42 Winter recreation closure in effect 12/15/08
Road 43 Winter recreation closure in effect 12/15/08
Road 48 Winter recreation closure in effect 12/15/08
Contact the District for more information regarding road conditions and access to trails and campgrounds or visit the website.
Link to Barlow Campgrounds: /www.fs.fed.us/r6/mthood/recreation/campgrounds/index.shtml
Link to Barlow Trails: /www.fs.fed.us/r6/mthood/recreation/trails/barlow-conditions.shtml
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Clackamas River Ranger District
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Snow Conditions: District roads are clear of snow.
Access and use changes : .
- Bull of the Woods Wilderness Fire Area Closure. Please check the trail link on the main page for more information.
- Road 63 closed at Little Fan Creek Campground (Hot Springs Fork) due to road failure. There is still access to Bagby Hot Springs.
Watch out for rocks and trees in the roadway while traveling through the forest.
New signs have been installed to help inform the users that there is a camping restriction along hwy 224 from the Forest boundary to the junction of forest road 4620. (The road to Indian Henry Campground) This closure to camping has been in effect since the late 1970's and will be enforced. For further information please contact the Clackamas River Ranger District at 503-630-6861.
Bagby Update:
October 27, 2008
Self Service Fee Station at Bagby Trailhead has been repaired and is in operation.
Use caution and drive slowly when on forest roads.
Please help keep this site clean and pack out the garbage.
The new footbridge is installed and open for public use. Parking and access to hot springs is from the designated trailhead. Alternate trail is now CLOSED for hot springs access and parking.
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Hood River Ranger District
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For current weather updates go to www.wrh.noaa.gov or contact the Hood River Ranger District (541) 352-6002.
CLOSURES LISTED BELOW :
CAMPGROUNDS:. The Hood River Ranger District campgrounds are now closed. If they are not gated (most are not), you may use them, but must pack-it-in/pack-it-out, and bring your own toilet paper. Toilets will not be serviced.
ROADS: Many roads to the west of HWY 35 and east of Bluegrass Ridge continue to be closed to motorized traffic with signs and/or gates: Forest RD 3520 system : 3520 and the following spurs: 620, 622, 623, 670, 671, and Forest RD 3500-671. These roads were washed out by the November 2006 flood and remain closed.
TRAVEL: See weather link above. It is a good idea to always carry chains or traction devices during the winter on our mountain roads. Be prepared for the unexpected.
Snow information numbers and websites:
Weather : 503-261-9246
ODOT road report : : 1-800-977-6368
NW Weather and Avalanche Center: 1-503-808-2400
Timberline Snow Phone : 503-222-2211 / www.timberlinelodge.com
Skibowl info line : 503-222-2695 / www.skibowl.com
Mt Hood Meadows Hood River snow phone : 541-386-7547
Mt Hood Meadows Portland snow phone : 503-227-7669
Mt Hood Meadows X-Country : (website only) www.skihood.com
Cooper Spur snow phone : 541-352-7803 / www.cooperspur.com
Teacup Lake Nordic Area: (website only) www.teacupnordic.org
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Zigzag Ranger District
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Summer Trails: See Zigzag R.D. summer trail page.
Please check our campground page for the latest information.
Updated January 12, 2009
Weather and state roads: Use links above for current information.
• Road 2612 (Still Creek Road) - Gate is CLOSED.
• Road 2624 (Rd. 24) - CLOSED at junction with Hwy 26, use back way to access residences.
• Road 2656 (Trillium Lake Rd) - Gate is CLOSED.
• Road 2650 (Still Creek C.G. Rd) - Gate is CLOSED.
• Road 18 (Lolo Pass Rd) - 5 miles up from Hwy 26, folks with chains are getting stuck!
• Road 1825 (Old Maid Flat Rd) Gate is CLOSED.
• Hiker bridge over the Sandy River (Ramona Falls trail, Sandy River trail) has been removed for the winter season.
• Road 2618 ( Salmon River Rd ) CLOSED approx. 1/2 mile from junction with Hwy 26.
• West Leg Road (Road 2645) - Gate is CLOSED.
• Road 42 (Skyline Road side off of Hwy 26) is closed by snow berm at Hwy 26.
US Forest Service - Mt. Hood National Forest
Last Modified: Thursday, 06 November 2008 at 13:02:58 EST