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Visitors traveling to Drift Creek Falls will need to access the trailhead from the north, via Highway 18, from June 2024 - October 2024. From Hwy 18, visitors will travel south on Bear Creek Road, FSR 17, for about nine miles until they reach the trailhead. Travel to the trailhead from the south, on Forest Service Road (FSR) 17, will be restricted due to road repair and restoration work.
The work is expected to be complete in October 2024, but the work is weather dependent and may be delayed. See map for details.
Forest Service Road 789 conditions may not be suitable for trailer or camper travel. A number of pot holes and runnels are present in addition to narrow areas created by thick brush growth. Visitors to for Dry Lake Horse Camp and Horse Creek should use caution.
Due to high water, several recreation sites in the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area (ODNRA) are PARTIALLY OR temporarily closed:
Old Bark Staging Area
Old Bark Sand Camping
Bluebill Campground
There is potential for other recreation areas to be impacted by high water. Water levels may remain for several weeks. Before heading to the ODNRA, please give our front desk a call for the most updated information about site closures at 541-271-6000. Do not attempt to drive through standing water as it could be deeper than it appears. Updated 6/21/24.
Beachgoers are urged to help recovery efforts of the threatened western snowy plover by staying on the wet sand at snowy plover beaches during nesting season, March 15 – Sept. 15.
Beachgoers will see ropes that identify sensitive plover nesting areas, as well as signs that identify restrictions to protect the small shorebirds during this period. Plover beaches remain open to foot and equestrian traffic on wet, packed sand throughout the nesting season.
All other recreation on plover beaches is off limits on both wet and dry sand, including:
The Central Coast Ranger Station in Waldport will be closed March 4 at 2:00pm through Thursday, March 7 to “in-person” service.
Please call the Supervisor's Office in Corvallis at (541) 750-7000 or Reedsport at (541) 271-6000 for any questions or permits.
If needing Recreation passes, please visit or call Cape Perpetua Visitor Center at (541) 547-3289, which is open daily 10am – 4pm, or visit the website Recreation.gov.
Due to hazardous weather on Tuesday, January 16, the Hebo Ranger District office and Corvallis supervisor's office are closed. More delays and closures could be forthcoming. Please call our offices before visiting. View winter travel safety information.
