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Gold Lake Campground

Closed — Closed for the season. Operates June through October. First-come, first-served only; no advance reservations. Pay on-site via Recreation.gov mobile app Scan and Pay feature.

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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.

Offices closed Jan. 19 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Forest Service offices will be closed Jan. 19 in observance of the holiday, but national forests and grasslands remain open for your enjoyment. Stay safe, pack out what you pack in and enjoy your big backyard!

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

Winter storm impacts at recreation sites and roads

Road ImpactsForest Service Road 2223 (French Creek Road) and a portion of Forest Service Road 2212 (Kinney Creek Road), located on the Detroit Ranger District, are closed due to landslides and storm debris blocking road access.A landslide h

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.

Snow report; sno-park permits required Nov. 1 to Apr. 30

Snow LevelsHere is the snow report as of January 16, 2026! Snow is described as dry and packed with no new powder. Even with a lack of substantial moisture, anticipate slippery roads as ice persists in shaded areas.

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

Gold Lake Campground is situated near the Cascade crest at the end of Gold Lake Road, with some of its 21 campsites located directly adjacent to the picturesque alpine lake. The campground attracts visitors seeking a quiet alpine forest setting, wildlife viewing, and late summer huckleberry picking. The adjacent Gold Lake bog is particularly notable for viewing deer, elk, and beaver in their natural habitat. The 100-acre, 25-foot-deep lake offers fly-fishing only for brook and rainbow trout. Gas motors are prohibited, but electric motors are allowed at slow no-wake speeds, and non-motorized craft such as canoes and float tubes are permitted. A boat launch is available in the day-use area. A distinctive feature of the site is a historic Willamette Winged log shelter in the day-use area, designed by William Parke, the Willamette National Forest's first Recreation Planner, and constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the early 1940s. The shelter provides day-use facilities in summer and overnight protection for cross-country skiers during winter. The campground's proximity to Willamette Pass Winter Recreation Area, the Pacific Crest Trail, Diamond Peak Wilderness, and Waldo Lake Wilderness makes it an ideal base for exploring the central Cascade Range.

Directions

From Oakridge, travel east on Highway 58 for 25.8 miles. Just below the summit of Willamette Pass (Gold Lake Sno Park will be on your right), turn left onto Gold Lake Road and travel 2 miles to the end of the road.

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