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Ochoco National Forest & Crooked River National Grassland
Welcome to the Ochoco National Forest
The Ochoco National Forest and the Crooked River National Grassland are home to many treasured landscapes and activities. Come find your special place!
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Maps & Publications
We offer a variety of maps! You can digitally download some for free while others can be purchased through online vendors.
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Hiking
Get up close and personal with nature on one of our many hiking trails!
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Camping
Check out the many options for camping!
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Recreation Passes
Some recreation sites require a day use fee. Find out where fees are charged and which passes may be used to cover these fees.
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Winter Range Closures
Winter range closures are in effect December 1 through May 1. Motorized vehicles are prohibited in the closure areas to protect deer and elk during the winter.
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Wildfire Crisis Strategy: Central Oregon
Central Oregon is one of 21 focal landscapes selected to receive up to $43.1 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding to implement the Wildfire Crisis Strategy through 2024.
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Central Oregon Fire Information
Visit Central Oregon Fire Info for information on prescribed fire, wildfire and smoke on the Deschutes & Ochoco National Forests, the Prineville BLM and the Oregon Department of Forestry. Text "COFIRE” to 888-777 to receive Deschutes County text alerts.
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Discover Your Forest
Our non-profit partner Discover Your Forest enhances visitors' experiences while supporting the next generation of public land stewards.
Recent News
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Central Oregon Public Lands Enter Stage 1 Public Use Fire Restrictions July 1
Release Date: Jun 28, 2024
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Deschutes-Ochoco Resource Advisory Committee requesting project proposals
Release Date: Jun 26, 2024
Features
What is Prescribed Fire?
Prescribed fire can be used to reduce hazardous fuels while improving forest and rangeland health and protecting the quality of our watersheds and wildlife habitat.
Spotlights
Please Don't Pet or Feed Wild Horses
The Forest Service and Central Oregon Wild Horse Coalition wish to remind visitors not to pet or feed wild horses, because doing so can harm the animal and require its removal.
Are those noxious weeds you're standing in?
Use this guide to help you identify the top invasive plants of the Crooked River Basin!
Campfire Safety
Do you know how to properly extinguish a campfire? Check out this short video for some campfire safety tips.
How we're protecting and restoring native plants
Each year, the Ochoco National Forest and Crooked River National Grassland undertake numerous projects to eradicate invasive and restore native plants.
