Welcome to the Willamette National Forest
Welcome to the Willamette National Forest
Home to eight wilderness areas, including the popular Three Sisters Wilderness and Mt. Jefferson Wilderness, a variety of backpacking and day hiking opportunities, waterfalls, and much more!
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Maps & Publications
Be prepared! Check out our free and downloadable maps.
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Recreation
Whether seeking solitude or a family get away, the Willamette National Forest offers a wide array of activities.
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Recreation Permits & Passes
Learn where day use fees are charged, what types of passes are available, and where to purchase them.
Recent News
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Temporary Closure Order issued for Carmen Bridge project
Release Date: Jun 25, 2024
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New Forest Supervisor named for Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
Release Date: Jun 24, 2024
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Willamette National Forest welcomes visitor input on recreation interests
Release Date: Jun 21, 2024
Features
2024 Central Cascades Wilderness Trip Planning
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The Central Cascades wilderness areas of Oregon are home to iconic mountain peaks, high alpine meadows and lakes, and old growth forests. In an effort to preserve the natural beauty and wilderness experience for you and future visitors and to better manage recreation-related impacts, these areas will be managed with use limits, or quotas, to ensure the protection of these landscapes now and into the future.
Cedar Creek Fire Burned Area Emergency Response Highlights
![Burned Area Emergency Response Team Assessing Burned Area from Cedar Creek Fire](/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd1074779_tn.jpg)
A deeper understanding of the short- and long-term effects of the Cedar Creek Fire will be clearer as we slowly gain access in the coming year.