Seasonal Campground Closures

The Oregon Department of Forestry has closed some campgrounds on the Clatsop, Tillamook, and Santiam state forests as it does each year as part of its transition to winter operations. On Oct. 7 all seasonal developed campgrounds were closed and will soon be followed by the closure of all seasonal Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) campgrounds on Oct. 31. One exception to the closure plan will be Northrup Creek Horse Camp Campground in the Clatsop State Forest, which will remain open until Nov. 30.

Even with the closures, some camping opportunities will remain open and available through the winter months. More information on recreation opportunities at State Forest campgrounds can be found on the ODF webpage or on the campgrounds tab of this blog.

2024 Woodcutting Season

Wood cutting on the Forest Grove District will open starting on October 8th! Please refer to the "Woodcutting" tab for more information. 

09/11/2024 - Fire Danger Levels Governing Public Use Drop to Moderate

Effective at 10:00am on Wednesday, September 11th, 2024, the following changes to Fire Danger and Industrial Fire Precaution Levels (IFPLs) will be in place:

Fire Danger for Public Use Restrictions
NW-1: Moderate / Blue
NW-2: Moderate / Blue
NW-3: Moderate / Blue

IFPLs
NW-1: IFPL 1
NW-2: IFPL 1
NW-3: IFPL 1

For additional information about Fire Danger, Public Use Restrictions or Industrial Fire Precaution Levels, visit our website at:

www.oregon.gov/odf/fire/pages/restrictions.aspx 

Fire Danger Levels Change Effective Thursday, August 29th, 2024 at 12:01 AM

Effective at 12:01 AM on Thursday, August 29th, 2024 - the following changes will be in place for the Public Use Restrictions:

Fire Danger for Public Use Restrictions

NW-1: Moderate / Blue

NW-2: High / Yellow

NW-3: High / Yellow 

At High Fire Danger, all OHV trails on the Tillamook State Forest are closed to riding from 1pm to 8pm.

For additional information about Fire Danger and Public Use Restrictions visit our website at:
www.oregon.gov/odf/fire/pages/restrictions.aspx

Cedar Creek Recreation Area Closure

Cedar Creek Recreation Area  will be closing to the public on 9/15/24 for forest operations, the Lobo Canyon Timber Sale.

Cedar Creek will re-open on April 1st 2025.

In the meantime please enjoy our other nearby trails and campgrounds for the remainder of the season!

All other seasonal campgrounds will close on October 7th and seasonal OHV campgrounds will close on October 31st. 

08/19/2024 - Fire Danger Levels Governing Public Use Drop to Moderate

Effective at Noon on Monday, August 19, 2024, the following changes to Fire Danger and Industrial Fire Precaution Levels (IFPLs) will be in place:

Fire Danger for Public Use Restrictions
NW-1: Moderate / Blue
NW-2: Moderate / Blue
NW-3: Moderate / Blue

IFPLs
NW-1: IFPL 1
NW-2: IFPL 2
NW-3: IFPL 2

For additional information about Fire Danger, Public Use Restrictions or Industrial Fire Precaution Levels, visit our website at:

www.oregon.gov/odf/fire/pages/restrictions.aspx 

 

Gales Creek Campground Closure

Gales Creek Campground will be closing for the 2024 season on 9/3/24 for forest operations. These operations include culvert installations and road widening that will make for more favorable ingress and egress in the future.

Along with the campground, the day use area and Gales Creek Trailhead will be inaccessible until the road work is completed this fall.

In the meantime please enjoy our other nearby trails and campgrounds for the remainder of the season!

All other seasonal campgrounds will close on October 7th and seasonal OHV campgrounds will close on October 31st. 

Fire Danger Levels Change Effective Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 12:01 AM

Effective at 12:01 AM on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 - the following changes will be in place for the Public Use Restrictions:

Fire Danger for Public Use Restrictions

NW-1: Moderate / Blue

NW-2: High / Yellow

NW-3: High / Yellow 

At High Fire Danger, all OHV trails on the Tillamook State Forest are closed to riding from 1pm to 8pm.

For additional information about Fire Danger and Public Use Restrictions visit our website at:
www.oregon.gov/odf/fire/pages/restrictions.aspx

Fire Danger to Moderate / Blue for Public Use Restrictions on July 4, 2024

 The Northwest Oregon Forest Protective Association (ODF's Astoria, Forest Grove, and Tillamook Districts) will increase to "Moderate Fire Danger" on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at 12:01 AM.  This area includes the Clatsop and Tillamook State Forests.

With the change to "moderate" fire danger and its associated public use restrictions, OHV trail riding will again be allowed throughout the day. However, campfires will remain limited to developed facilities (ODF managed campgrounds and day-use areas with metal fire rings).

For information on the full range of public use restrictions visit our website at:

https://www.oregon.gov/odf/fire/pages/restrictions.aspx

Fire Season Begins for Tillamook State Forest on Monday, July 1st

ODF's Forest Grove, Tillamook & Astoria Districts will enter Fire Season and Regulated Use on Monday, July 1, 2024 at 1:00 AM.  The following restrictions will be in effect at that time:

IFPLs:

• NW-1:  IFPL 1
• NW-2:  IFPL 1
• NW-3:  IFPL 1

Fire Danger:

• NW-1:  LOW
• NW-2:  LOW
• NW-3:  LOW

Information on restrictions can be found at:

www.oregon.gov/odf/fire/pages/restrictions.aspx

All State Forest Campgrounds Open!

All campgrounds on the Tillamook, Clatsop, and Santiam State Forests have now officially opened for the 2024 season.

As the season progresses, please continue to check the blog and ODF Recreation Page for updates on any seasonal closures for forest operations or permitted events.

Seasonal developed campgrounds will close on October 7th and seasonal OHV campgrounds will close on October 31th.

Happy camping!

OHV Campgrounds Open on the Tillamook State Forest

 All OHV Campgrounds on the Tillamook State Forest have now officially opened for the 2024 season.

Browns Camp and Jordan Creek OHV Campgrounds will join Diamond Mill OHV Campground and Staging Area in welcoming OHV users to the forest on Monday, April 1st. Other primitive OHV camping and staging areas, such as Lyda Camp, South Fork Trask, Cedar Creek, and Jordan Creek Designated Dispersed Camping Areas, are also open.

Please continue to expect snow at higher elevations in the forest through the spring months and practice caution while recreating to ensure the safety of yourself and others.

Enjoy the trails!