Alerts

The public restrooms within Multnomah Falls Lodge are undergoing renovations through November 2026. Portable toilets are available for use. 

Due to December 2025 storms and landslide activity, the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail is impassable between Eagle Creek and Cascade Locks. There are a significant number of large boulders, trees, and about 12 feet of material on top of the Trail. Stabilizing the hillside and clearing…

The following areas remain closed as a result of the Eagle Creek Fire: Ruckel Creek Trail #405Tanner Butte Trail #401 North of junction with Tanner Cutoff Trail #448Oneonta Gorge: The area within the walls of Oneonta Gorge between the Historic Columbia River Hwy (Hwy 30) and the Horsetail Falls…

The geologic feature known as Catherine Creek Arch, is closed to the public to protect special biological communities and areas of historical, geological or paleontological interest. 36 C.F.R. § 261.50 (a).

The following acts are prohibited in an area known as Miller Island within Klickitat County, Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, within the State of Washington:Being in the area after sundown or before sunrise. 36 CFR 261.58 (I)Possession or use of metal detectors, electronic apparatus or…

Camping limits are in place on all National Forest lands managed by the Mt. Hood National Forest, Gifford Pinchot National Forest, and the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.What’s Not Allowed:Staying in one spot for more than 14 days in a row is not allowed.Camping anywhere in these areas…

There are temporary rules in place that prohibit the use of aircraft, including drones, at specific developed sites on National Forest lands in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.What’s Not Allowed:Landing aircraft (including helicopters and drones), orDropping off or picking up…

Starting July 18, 2023, and lasting through July 18, 2025 (unless lifted earlier), certain activities are temporarily not allowed in the Wind Mountain area of Skamania County, Washington. This closure is based on federal rules (16 USC § 551 and 36 CFR § 261.50(a)) and is meant to protect areas…

To protect public safety and natural resources, certain activities are not allowed at the Klickitat Mile One recreation site in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, located in Klickitat County, Washington. What’s Not Allowed:Camping at the site.Parking or leaving a vehicle at the site…

This order prohibits the following acts within the Cape Horn area on the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. Use of Any Vehicle On National Forest System TrailsUse of Motor Vehicle Off National Forest System RoadsBeing in the area after sundown or before sunrise.CampingCampfires

This order prohibits entry and usage of the area which is closed along Sandy River Delta for the protection of archeological objects.

This order prohibits the use of boats, watercrafts, and vehicles and any other devices that are self-propelled by an internal combustion engine or self-propelled by electrical power. 

This order prohibits the use of boats, watercraft and vehicles that are self propelled by an internal combustion engine or self propelled by electrical power on portions of the White Salmon Wild and Scenic River.