Forest Orders on the Deschutes National Forest

• Cave Resource Protection Forest Order (Effective April 1, 2021 Order #06-01-21-02)
  • Describes the prohibitions for entering or exploring caves or areas near caves on the Deschutes National Forest.
  • This Order becomes effective April 1, 2021, and will remain in force until March 31, 2026, or the Order is rescinded.
• Camping and Campfire Forest Order (Effective April 6, 2021, Order #06-01-21-01)
  • Describes where camping and campfires are prohibited on the Deschutes National Forest.
  • This Order becomes effective April 6, 2021, and will remain in force until April 5, 2026, or the Order is rescinded. 
• Pacific Northwest Region Explosives and Exploding Targets Prohibition Order (Effective June 22, 2022, #06-00-00-22-01)
  • Describes the prohibition of fireworks and explosives on National Forest System lands administered by the Pacific Northwest Region.
  • This Order shall become effective for a period of three (3) years from the date signed unless rescinded.
• Deschutes 14-Day Camping Order (Effective November 7, 2022, Order #6-01-22-07)
  • Describes the prohibition of camping or otherwise occupying a single location for a period longer than 14 consecuative calendar days.
  • Describes the prohibition of camping, occupying, or otherwise leaving camping equipment and/or related supplies at any location on all national Forest lands described in order for more than 28 calendar days total during a calendar year.
  • This Order becomes effective November 7, 2022, through November 6, 2024, unless rescinded earlier.​
• Wilderness Permit, Camping, and Fire Restrictions Order (Effective May 1, 2024, Order #06-01-24-01)
  • Describes the special restrictions and prohibitions for Wilderness areas on the Deschutes and Willamette National Forests.
  • This Order becomes effetive at 12:00 a.m., May 1, 2024, and will remain in force until 11:59 p.m., April 30, 2029, or the Order is rescinded.
• Temporary Campfire Prohitbition (Effective June 1, 2024, Order #06-01-01-24-02)
  • Prohibits building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire or stove fire, including a charcoal fire in area described in order and shown in map incorporated into this order as Exhibit A
  • This Order is effective June 1, 2024, through November 30, 3024, or until rescinded.
• Darlene 3 Fire Area Emergency Closure (Effective June 27, 2024, Order #06-01-01-24-03)
  • Prohibits going onto or being within an area closed for public health and safety.
  • Being on the road within Closure Area, with the exception of Paulina Lake Road.
  • Being on a trail within the Closure Area.
  • The area in Exhibit A map will be closed to public access/entry due to hazards and hazardous conditions created because of the Darlene 3 Fire burning east of La Pine, Oregon.
  • Developed Recreation Sites included:
    • 6 Mile SnoPark
    • Ogden Group Camp
    • Prairie Campground
    • McKay Crossing Campground
  • This Order becomes effective on June 27, 2024, and will remain in effect through October 1, 2024, unless rescinded sooner.
• Temporary Public Use Fire Restrictions (Effective July 1, 2024, Order #06-01-24-02)
  • Prohibitions apply to all lands throughout the entirety of the Deschutes National Forest, except the Three Sisters, Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Thielsen, Mt. Washington, and Diamond Peak Wilderness areas. The Closure Area is shown in Exhibit B.
  • Prohibits building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire or stove fire, including a charcoal fire.
  • Prohibits smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a designated campground or while stopped in an area at least 3 feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable material.
  • Prohibits possessing, discharging, or using other pyrotechnic device.
  • Prohibits using an explosive.
  • Prohibits operating equipment powered by an internal combustion engine (refer to IFPL level for status on times engine use is prohibited).
  • Prohibits operating or using an external combustion engine without a spark arresting device properly installed, maintained and in effective working order in accordance with the U.S. Forest Service Standards 5100-1.
  • Prohibits welding, or operating an acetylene or other torch with open flame.
  • Prohibits violating any state law concerning burning, fires, or which is for the purpose of preventing or restricting the spread of fire.
  • Prohibits possessing or using a motor vehicle off National Forest System Roads and Trails. Except when operating in compliance with travel management regulation depicted on the USFS Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM).
  • Exhibit A shows a list of designated developed campgrounds where campfires are allowed in established fire rings.
  • This Order becomes effective on July 1, 2024, and will remain in effect through November 30, 2024, unless rescinded sooner.