Alerts
This page contains information on safety, area and location closures and forest orders issued for the Umatilla National Forest.
Forest Orders are legal prohibitions, which are issued by a National Forest Officer. They are issued when the Forest Officer considers them necessary for the protection or administration of the National Forest or for the promotion of public health, safety, or welfare. Each order includes a specific type of occupancy or use, period of time, and location.
Be aware that the condition of forest roads and recreation trails can change dramatically without warning; wind and rain events can have substantial and detrimental effects on road and trail conditions causing hazards and obstructions to travel. It is advisable to consult your local office before your trip. Please exercise caution and good judgement while traversing on roads that are still muddy and/or snow covered. Have a safe trip!
Other important resources:
- For the most up to date Public Use Restrictions, call our toll-free message phone at 1-877-958-9663 or visit our Public Use Restrictions webpage.
- Visit our Current Conditions webpage for local resources about forest roads and weather conditions.
Forest Alerts
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Umatilla Rim Trail Temporary Closure
Umatilla Rim Trail temporary closure due to logging activity.
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Speed Limit Adjustment on Forest Service Roads 40 and 42
Speed Limit Adjustment on Forest Service Roads 40 and 42 in the Pomeroy Ranger District.
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Wake and Personal Watercraft Prohibition on Olive Lake
Wake and personal watercraft prohibition for Olive Lake.
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Occupancy and Use in the Umatilla NF Wilderness Areas
Occupancy and Use in the Umatilla NF Wilderness Areas.
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Spout Springs Ski Area Information
Spout Springs Ski Area will be closed for the 2024-2025 season.
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Mill Creek Municipal Watershed - Walla Walla Ranger District
A special closure area for the Mill Creek Municipal Watershed that prohibits going into or being upon the described area. This closure is in place for the protection of public health and safety.
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Asotin Winter Range Closure - Pomeroy Ranger District
The Asotin Winter Range Area Closure prohibits the possession or use of a vehicle off National Forest System Roads and using any type of vehicle prohibited on National Forest System Roads within specific boundaries.
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Storm Damage Emergency Road Closure - Walla Walla Ranger District
The Storm Damage Emergency Road Closure for the Walla Walla Ranger District includes Forest Service Road (FSR) 3200 from the bridge over the South Fork Umatilla River in T3N R37E S22 to the hairprin turn at Thomas Creek in T2N R37E S13, a distance of approximately 8 miles.
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Use of motorized vehicles National Forest System Roads and Trails: Spout Springs Ski Area
The Spout Springs closure area prohibits possessing or using a motorized vehicle off Forest System Roads, using a motorized vehicle on Forest System Roads, or using any motorized vehicle on Forest System trails from December 1 to March 31.
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Seasonal use of Motorized Vehicles National Forest System Roads: Andies Prairie Snow Play Area
The seasonal use Forest Order for the Andies Prairie Snow Play Area prohibits possessing or using a motorized vehicle off National Forest System Roads and using any motorized vehicle on National Forest System Roads within the Andies Prairie Snow Play Area between December 1 and March 31.
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Seasonal use of Motorized Vehicles National Forest System Roads: Horseshoe Prairie Nordic Area
The seasonal use Forest Order for the Horseshoe Prairie Nordic Area prohibits possessing or using a motorized vehicle off National Forest System Roads, using any motorized vehicle on National Forest System Roads, using any motorized vehicle on National Forest System trails between December 1 and
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Use of Vehicles National Forest System Roads and Trails: Bluewood Ski Area
Possessing or using a motorized vehicle off National Forest System Roads, using any motorized vehicle on National Forest System Roads, and using any motorized vehicle on National Forest System Trails is prohibited within the Bluewood Ski Area.
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Seasonal use of Motorized Vehicles National Forest System Roads: Meacham Divide Nordic Area
The seasonal use Forest Order for the Meacham Divide Nordic Area prohibits possessing or using a motorized vehicle off National Forest System Roads and using any motorized vehicle on National Forest System Roads within the Meacham Divide Nordic Area between December 1 and March 31.
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14 Day Stay Limit
Camping on the Umatilla, Wallowa-Whitman, and Malheur National Forests for a period longer than 14 days within any 30-day period is prohibited.
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Panjab Trail #3127 bridge temporarily removed
Forest Service Officials have temporarily removed the Panjab Trail #3127 bridge to proactively mitigate potential post-fire debris flows that could damage the bridge this winter or next spring. The area experienced a runoff event in the spring of 2022, which created debris slides down Panja
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Over-snow Vehicle Restrictions
ORDER NO. 2012-0614-UMA-01
Pursuant to 36 CFR, Sec. 261.S0(a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited on the area described in this order within the Umatilla National Forest, until further notice.