Umatilla National Forest

Current Conditions, Wildfire News and Public-Use Restrictions

Important! This information may not be updated due to internet server difficulties. For accurate, updated information call our toll-free message phone at:
1-877-958-9663

• Frequently Asked Questions
• Recreation Reports - periodically updated by the Ranger District recreation and visitor information staff to provide campground, trail and access conditions throughout the year.
• Current Umatilla N.F. Wildfire Information
• Current IFPL Information
• Related Fire Information Links

Public-Use Restrictions:

Frequently Asked Questions:

Are public-use restrictions in effect?

Not at this time

Can I have a campfire?

Yes.

Is firewood cutting allowed?

Yes. firewood cutting is allowed. Firewood Season opened May 1, however many Forest roads are still unaccessible due to snow. For accurate, updated information on firewood cutting restrictions call our office at 541-278-3716 or our toll-free message phone at: 1-877-958-9663

What is the IFPL (Industrial Fire Precaution Level) Status

The current IFPL is at a Level I

Do other Forests and land management agencies have restrictions in place?

The Wallowa-Whitman and Malheur National Forests, in addition to the Oregon Dept. of Forestry (NE Oregon Regulated Closure) and the Washington Dept. of Natural Resources may have restrictions in effect. For a regional look at all restrictions in Oregon and Washington, visit the Pacific Northwest Fire Prevention website at http://pnwfireprevention.com/before/

What is PICC - Pendleton Interagency Communication Center?

There are no large wildfires burning on the Umatilla National Forest at this time.

2007 Wildfire Information:

Otter Creek: 100% Contained, 3,039 acres
Fire Information Office 541-421-3073
FINAL Fire Update / Closures Lifted 08/28/07 / Inciweb

Ukiah Complex: 100% Contained, 4,764 acres
Fire Information Office 541-427-3079
FINAL Fire Update / Inciweb

Trout Meadows Fire: 100% Contained, 3,888 acres
FINAL Fire Update / All Closures Lifted / Inciweb

Monument Complex: 100% Contained, 54,000 acres
FINAL fire update / Closures Modified 8/09/07

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Related Links:

Malheur National Forest Home Page

Wallowa-Whitman National Forest Home Page

Oregon Department of Forestry

Oregon Department of Forestry - Fire Reference Material Page

Washington Department of Natural Resources

Active Fire Mapping - Here you will find information on current large fires, active fire maps, and fire imagery as seen by the MODIS instrument on board NASA's EOS satellites, Terra & Aqua.

Local Weather Forecasts

Northwest Fire Prevention Education - one-stop-shopping for current information on public-use restrictions, area access closures and fire prevention messages throughout Oregon and Washington

National Fire News - National Interagency Coordination Center

National Interagency Coordination Center Incident Management Situation (SIT) Report 

NWCC - Northwest Interagency Coordination Center - NWCC provides general fire information for the Northwest. Includes fire maps, news releases, visitor information, job-related information and links to fire restriction and closure information. (Oregon & Washington)

NIFC - National Interagency Fire Center - Located in Boise, Idaho, NIFC is the nationwide clearinghouse for information on current wildland fire status and national situation reports.

NOIFC - Northeast Oregon Interagency Fire Center - Located in La Grande, Oregon, NOIFC is home for the Northeast Oregon Interagency Dispatch Center (NOIDC),  and the La Grande Regional Fire Cache; servicing an Interagency group of wildland fire protection agencies at the local, Regional, and National levels.

Maps - Available through the Umatilla National Forest

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Homepage

Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT)   

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

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Designated Recreation Sites

Campers are cautioned to be extremely careful when using fires ONLY in the following designated recreation sites on the Umatilla National Forest:

North Fork John Day Ranger District:

• Bear Wallow Campground
• Olive Lake Campground
• North Fork John Day Campground
• Frazier Campground
• Lane Creek Campground
• Winom Creek Campground

Walla Walla Ranger District:

• Jubilee Lake Campground
• Woodland Campground
• Target Meadows Campground
• Mottet Campground
• Woodward Campground
• Approved Campfire Pits in the Spout Springs and Tollgate Summer Homes Tract

Heppner Ranger District:

• Bull Prairie Campground

Pomeroy Ranger District:

• Boundary Campground
• Midway Campground
• Panjab Campground
• Tucannon Campground
• Godman Campground
• Big Springs Campground
• Teal Campground
• Misery Springs Campground
• Wickiup Campground
• Alder Thicket Campground
• Lady Bug Campground
• Pataha Campground
• Clearwater Cabin Rentals
• Godman Cabin Rental
• Approved Campfire Pits at Summer Homes
  

USDA Forest Service - Umatilla National Forest
Last Modified:  Tuesday, 05-May-2009 13:23:51 EDT