Union County

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.

Occupancy and Use of Wild and Scenic Snake River Wallowa-Whitman National Forest

Prohibitions on all National Forest System Lands with in the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, in the State of Oregon and Idaho within a 1/4 mile of the Snake River Between Hells Canyon Dam, river mile 247.5, down stream to the Oregon-Washington boarder at river mile 176.0.

Hells Canyon Wilderness Occupancy and Use

To provide for resource protection, the following acts are prohibited within the Hells Canyon Wilderness, Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. This Order is effective from April 11, 2025 until April 10, 2027.

Eagle Cap Wilderness Occupancy and Use

To provide for resource protection, the following acts are prohibited within the Eagle Cap Wilderness, Wallowa-Whitman National Forest

Forest Order: HCNRA Fire Closure Order

Pursuant to 36 CFR, Sec. 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited on all National Forest System Landswithin the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, in the State of Oregon and Idaho within a ¼ mile of the Snake

Forest Order: Anthony Lakes Over-the-Snow and Wheeled Vehicles

Prohibitions on vehicle use off road in areas around Anthony Lakes.

Forest Order: Tri-Forest 14-Day Stay Limit

Prohibitions for camping on the Umatilla, Wallowa-Whitman, and Malheur National Forests for a period longer than 14 days within any 30-day period.

Forest Order: Hells Canyon National Recreation Area - Domestic Sheep and Goats

Prohibitions on possessing, storing, or transporting any domestic sheep or goat in the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area.

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.

Seasonal Use of Motorized Vehicles - Meacham Divide Nordic Area

Seasonal use of motorized vehicles on and off national forest system roads located in the Meacham Divide Nordic Area. This Forest Order is effective January 22, 2026, through January 1, 2028.

Seasonal Use of Motorized Vehicles - Horseshoe Prairie Nordic Area

Seasonal use of motorized vehicles on and off national forest system roads located in the Horseshoe Prairie Nordic Area. This Forest Order is effective January 22, 2026, through January 1, 2028.

Seasonal Use of Motorized Vehicles - Andies Prairie Snow Play Area

Seasonal use of motorized vehicles on and off national forest system roads located in the Andies Prairie Snow Play Area. This Forest Order is effective January 22, 2026, through January 1, 2028.

Use of Motorized Vehicles - Spout Springs Ski Area

Use of motorized vehicles on and off National Forest System Roads and Trails located in the Spout Springs Ski area. This Forest Order is effective January 22, 2026, through January 1, 2028.

Use of Motorized Vehicles - Bluewood Ski Area

Use of motorized vehicles on and off National Forest System Roads and Trails located in the Bluewood Ski Area. This Forest Order is effective January 22, 2026, through January 1, 2028.

Timber Harvest Operations on Forest Service Road (FSR) 42

Forest officials advise visitors that timber harvest operations will continue this winter along Forest Service Road (FSR) 42 located on the Pomeroy Ranger District. Depending on the snow levels, one lane may be plowed for logging use.

Speed Limit Adjustment on Forest Service Roads 40 and 42

Speed Limit Adjustment on Forest Service Roads 40 and 42 in the Pomeroy Ranger District.

Wake and Personal Watercraft Prohibition on Olive Lake

Wake and personal watercraft prohibition for Olive Lake.

Occupancy and Use in the Umatilla NF Wilderness Areas

Occupancy and Use in the Umatilla NF Wilderness Areas.

Spout Springs Ski Area Information

Spout Springs Ski Area will be closed for the 2024-2025 season.

Mill Creek Municipal Watershed - Walla Walla Ranger District

A special closure area for the Mill Creek Municipal Watershed that prohibits going into or being upon the described area. This closure is in place for the protection of public health and safety.

Asotin Winter Range Closure - Pomeroy Ranger District

The Asotin Winter Range Area Closure prohibits the possession or use of a vehicle off National Forest System Roads and using any type of vehicle prohibited on National Forest System Roads within specific boundaries.

14 Day Stay Limit

Camping on the Umatilla, Wallowa-Whitman, and Malheur National Forests for a period longer than 14 days within any 30-day period is prohibited.

Panjab Trail #3127 bridge temporarily removed

Forest Service Officials have temporarily removed the Panjab Trail #3127 bridge to proactively mitigate potential post-fire debris flows that could damage the bridge this winter or next spring.  The area experienced a runoff event in the spring of 2022, which created debris slides down Panja

Over-snow Vehicle Restrictions

ORDER NO. 2012-0614-UMA-01Pursuant to 36 CFR, Sec. 261.S0(a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited on the area described in this order within the Umatilla National Forest, until further notice.

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