Alerts
Fires, fallen trees, storms, construction, and changing seasons can all force closures in popular areas. At more than 1 million acres, conditions across Mt. Hood National Forest change day by day and hour by hour. Contact your local district office for more information on road closures, site closures, and other current conditions.
Forest Orders
Forest orders are generally temporary in nature and are listed under 36 CFR 261 Subpart B. Designed for public safety or natural resources protection, forest orders can prohibit entry to wildfire areas, implement camping limits, restrict access to watersheds, and more.
Forest Alerts
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Bagby Hot Springs maintenance begins Sept. 25
Scheduled maintenance, cleaning, and repairs will cause intermittent partial closures to Bagby Hot Springs between Sept. 25 and Oct. 6.
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Billy Bob Sno-Park closed for paving 9/22-10/6
The parking lot at Billy Bob Sno-Park is being repaved, closing the sno-park to all vehicles from 9/22- ~10/6.
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Road resurfacing on FR 6322 & 7010
A contractor is performing road resurfacing on Forest Roads 6322 and 7010 above the Collawash River to repair damage caused during the 2024 Sandstone Fire.
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Wahtum Lake Road closing Sept. 8 to Oct. 3
Forest Road 1310 to Wahtum Lake and a small section of Forest Road 13 will close for repairs between Sept. 8 and Oct. 3. Wahtum Lake Campground, Wahtum Lake Trailhead and Day Use, and Indian Springs Trailhead will be inaccessible by vehicle during construction.
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Eagle Creek Fire Area Closures - Forest Order
In 2017, the Eagle Creek Fire caused extensive damage to surrounding areas in Columbia River Gorge and parts of Mt. Hood National Forest. Some trails are closed to the public in both the Gorge and Hood River Ranger District, pursuant to 16 USC § 551 and 36 CFR 261.50 (a) and (b).
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Timber operations to impact roads around Olallie Lake
Hazard tree work including timber falling, logging, and hauling will occur on Forest Road 4220 in two general areas:
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Health and Safety Closure Due to Roadside Danger Trees - Forest Order
The following acts are prohibited upon the National Forest System Roads described below. Forest Order #06-06-05-25-03 renews Order 06- 06-06-00-23-01, and will be effective June 26, 2025, through June 26, 2026.
PROHIBITIONS:
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Timberline Tours 2025
For summer 2025, volunteers will be conducting the free public Timberline Lodge tours on:
Wednesdays & Fridays at 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 2 p.m.
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Crane Creek bridge closed on the Barlow Road
The Crane Creek bridge on the Barlow Road (Forest Road 3530) is temporarily closed due to failed inspections. The Barlow Road is open, but it can't be driven from end to end.