12:40 PM
— July 21st, 5:15 AM
The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Fire Weather
Watch, which is in effect from Wednesday morning through
Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Abundant lightning on dry fuels will likely create
new ignitions across the region. Any fires that develop could
spread rapidly. Numerous new fire starts could overwhelm
initial attack.
* AFFECTED AREA...Areas in southern Oregon along and east of the
Cascades, along the western foothills and slopes of the
Cascades, and over the Siskiyous, including Fire Weather Zones
617...621...622...623...624 and 625.
* THUNDERSTORMS...Moving roughly north to northeast around 15 to
20 mph. Storm mode will be mostly wet thunderstorms, but dry
lightning strikes can occur outside of wet cores.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...Isolated gusts up to 45 mph.
* DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at
https://weather.gov/wrh/hazards?wfo=mfr
2:33 PM
— 8:00 PM
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt this
morning, easing to 10 to 15 kt this afternoon. Steep seas 6 to
9 ft.
* WHERE...All areas.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds and/or steep seas could capsize or
damage smaller vessels.
* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks
Patrick Creek Campground
Our facility is experiencing a temporary water outage. Please bring all the water you’ll need for your visit, including drinking water.
Klamath National Forest
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
Klamath National Forest
Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a), and to provide for public safety, the following acts are prohibited within the Happy Camp Ranger District and Ukonom Ranger District of the Klamath National Forest and the Orleans Ranger District of the Six Rivers National Forest. This Order…
Klamath National Forest
Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a), and to provide for public safety, the following acts are prohibited within the Happy Camp Ranger District of the Klamath National Forest. This Order is effective from August 7, 2026, through August 16, 2026.1. Going into or being upon the…
Klamath National Forest
To provide for public safety, the following act is prohibited within the Happy Camp Ranger District of the Klamath National Forest: Launching watercraft at Wingate Bar River Access Area along the Klamath River, as shown on the attached map as Exhibit A.
Klamath National Forest
A record-low winter snowpack coupled with hot and dry conditions have prompted the Klamath National Forest to go into fire restrictions, effective June 18, 2026.These restrictions are designed to help minimize the chances of human-caused wildfires. Human-caused fires, which can start from escaped…
Klamath National Forest
The phone number for project activity levels and woodcutting restrictions is temporarily out of service. In the interim, a new temporary phone number with this information is in use: 530-643-0279.
Klamath National Forest
Grayback Road will be undergoing repairs in the Granite Creek slide area from July 6 through September. Drivers should stop and proceed only when the roadway is clear, and use caution around heavy equipment. As the work progresses, delays are expected to be minimal.
Klamath National Forest
Storing or leaving unattended any equipment, personal property or supplies for a period of more than 24 hours Disposing of debris, garbage, or other waste. Possessing or using a bicycle, wagon, cart, or other mechanized mode of travel. Entering or being in the Siskiyou Wilderness, Marble…
Klamath National Forest
To provide for public safety and protect natural resources, the acts listed in the full order are prohibited within the Trinity Alps Wilderness Area is effective through September 19, 2028.
Klamath National Forest
Driving on roads and highways in the National Forests of California can be a pleasant adventure or it can be frustrating, tiring, and sometimes even hazardous. For current road conditions anywhere in California, call 1-800-427-7623 or visit the Cal Trans web site.
Klamath National Forest
The following acts are prohibited within the Siskiyou Crest Vehicle Closure Area (the Area) along the Siskiyou Crest from Mount Ashland to Siskiyou Peak, as described in and illustrated on Exhibit A in Forest Order No. 24-05-10.Using a motorized vehicle including an over-the-snow vehicle off…
Klamath National Forest
To protect natural resources, the following are prohibited within the Trinity Alps, Siskiyou, Marble Mountain, and Russian Wilderness Areas:
Dumping trash or waste, Using bicycles or other vehicles, Groups over 15 people (10 in Trinity Alps), Fires/grills within Caribou Lake or Devil's…