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Big Pool

Closed — Closed for the winter season. Typically operates May through September. The campground was impacted by the Bedrock Fire and is expected to reopen in summer 2025.

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Alcohol Prohibitions

This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.

Aquatic Invasive Species

This Order prohibits 1) possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic invasive animal species AND 2) prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic or riparian invasive plant species - on National Forest System lands in the Pacific Northwest Region as specified in the Order.

Restrictions on Use of Forage and Mulch Products

This Order prohibits unloading, storing, or using any straw, hay, grain, seed, or other forage or mulch products that are not state-certified weed free on the National Forest System lands, roads or trails in any Closure Area as specific in the Order.

Forest Service Road (FSR) 2223 and FSR 2212 Emergency Road Closure

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTUREFOREST SERVICEWILLAMETTE NATIONAL FORESTSPRINGFIELD, OREGONFOREST ORDER NO. 06-18-04-25-23FSR 2223 AND FSR 2212 EMERGENCY ROAD CLOSURE

Portion of Forest Service Road 1003 (Tom Creek Road) closed

A portion of Forest Service Road 1003, also known as Tom Creek Road, is closed. The road closure starts at the junction of FSR 10 and FSR 1003 and includes the first 4.1 miles of FSR 1003 to the junction with the 1003-416 and 1003-409 roads.

Sno-park Permits required Nov. 1 to Apr. 30

Sno-Park Permits are required to park in designated sno-parks from November 1 through April 30. Sno-Park Permits are managed by the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT).

Emigrant Fire Closure Order

Pursuant to 16 USC 551 and 36 CFR § 261.50 (a) and (b), and to provide for public safety, the following acts are prohibited in the areas described in this Order on National Forest System

Tamolitch Parking / Trail Construction Closure

Tamolitch Parking and Trail Construction Closure Forest Order.

Detroit Dispersed Camping Restrictions

Pursuant to 16 USC§ 551 and 36 CFR 261.50(a) and (b), and to provide for public safety, the following acts are prohibited in the Closure Areas, roads and their associated spur roads, trailheads, and recreation sites described in this order on National Forest System lands within the administrative

FIRE CLOSURES: Current wildfire closures on the Willamette National Forest

For updates on active fires, visit our fire Incident Information page. Fire Closures:

Beachie Creek and Lionshead Fires Closure

Pursuant to 16 USC § 551 and 36 CFR § 261.50(a) and (b), and to provide for public safety, the following acts are prohibited in the roads and their associated spur roads, trailheads, and recreation sites described in this order on National Forest System lands within the administrative boundaries

Carmen Reservoir Closure

To protect the health and safety of the public: due to heavy machinery and construction equipment traffic, the following area is closed: the footprint of Carmen Reservoir, from the center of the reservoir up to the high-water line and extends to the spillway area to the southwest and Forest Road

Cedar Creek Fire Closure

To provide for public safety, the following acts are prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands, roads, and trails within the administrative boundaries of the Willamette National Forest.

14 Day Stay Camping Limit

Camping, occupying, or otherwise leaving camping equipment and/or related supplies at any locations on the Willamette National Forest described in this order, overnight, for a period longer than 14 calendar days, in a 30-day period.

Camping Restrictions in Cougar Recreation Area

The Cougar Recreation Area is a specially designated area around Cougar Reservoir.

Moose and Gordon Dispersed Camping Closure

The purpose of this closure is to prohibit dispersed overnight camping and make these areas available as day-use only.

Terwilliger Hot Springs Nudity, Alcohol, and Closed Times

To provide for public safety, the following acts are prohibited in the areas and on the roads described in this Order.

Occupation Use Restriction in Middle Fork Ranger District

The following acts are prohibited in the areas described in this order within the administrative boundaries of the Willamette National Forest.Prohibitions:1. Being in the area after sundown to before sunrise.2. Parking in violation of posted instructions.

About

Big Pool is a small group campground nestled between Forest Service Road 18 and Fall Creek in the Willamette National Forest, located 14 miles east of Lowell, Oregon. The campground features 5 individual sites that operate as a group facility, accommodating up to 30 people total at $90 per night. Each site can hold 6 people, two vehicles, and two tents. The shaded setting along Fall Creek provides a cool retreat during summer months, though the campground experiences heavy use during summer weekends. The campground offers vault toilets and picnic tables, but no potable water is available, so campers must bring their own. The proximity to Fall Creek provides opportunities for swimming and fishing, with day hiking trails nearby. Dogs are permitted but must be kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet at all times within the campground. The campground typically operates from May through September, with check-in at 2:00 p.m. and check-out at 12:00 p.m. Quiet hours are enforced from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Camping is limited to 14 days within a 60-day period. Chainsaw use is prohibited within the campground. Reservations are available through Recreation.gov, and extra vehicles are charged $10 per night.

Directions

From Lowell: Head north from Lowell Junior/Senior High School at 65 South Pioneer Street for 0.1 mile. Turn left onto North Shore Drive, drive 0.1 mile, then turn right onto South Moss Street. In 0.8 miles, South Moss Street becomes Jasper-Lowell Road. Continue 1.0 mile to the four-way stop and turn right onto Big Fall Creek Road. After passing the Fall Creek Lake Dam, bear left past Winberry Creek Road. Big Fall Creek Road becomes Forest Road 18 after crossing the National Forest boundary. Continue 11.5 miles from the four-way stop; destination is on the right.

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