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Siuslaw National Forest

Small Craft Advisory issued September 19 at 2:23AM PDT until September 21 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR

2:23 AM — 3:30 PM

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 5 to 7 ft at 5 to 6 seconds expected. * WHERE...From Cape Arago to Cape Blanco. * WHEN...From 2 PM Sunday to 11 PM PDT Monday. * 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

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.

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. Some examples of these include hay bales, hay…

Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited

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.…

South Jetty Road Maintenance

Expect some delays on South Jetty Road while road maintenance occurs. New asphalt is being added to the South Jetty Road between the South Jetty Staging Area and Goose Pasture Staging Area. Work is expected to be complete by Sept. 18, 2026.

Road Status and Closures

Always use caution when driving on forest roads. Road conditions vary and may be impacted by weather events. Please report issues to the nearest district office. For highway conditions, visit TripCheck.com.Road ClosuresCascade Head Road (FSR 1861) Road Closure FSR 1633 Road Road Delays and…

Oregon Dunes Middle Riding Area Closures

Visitors are prohibited from using any type of motorized vehicle on roads and sand routes within the closure area. The closure areas include Banshee Hill, which is located northeast of the Umpqua #2 staging area, and the southwestern edge of the Umpqua Dunes south of the Umpqua #3 staging area. See…

Oregon Dunes Middle Riding Area Curfew

Visitors are prohibited from using any type of motorized vehicle on roads and sand routes within the closure area between the hours of 10:30 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.

Sutton Lake Boat Ramp Closure

Sutton Lake Boat Ramp and day use facilities will be closed for construction from August through November 2026 to replace deteriorating boat ramp and floating docks. Facilities at Sutton Lake Boat Ramp—including the dock, parking lot, and restrooms—will be closed beginning Aug. 3, 2026, and…

Alcohol Prohibition

This order prohibits possessing a beverage which is defined as an alcohol beverage by State law. For the purposes of this section, possession of alcoholic beverage includes: containment within a motor vehicle, tent, or other structure, by the owner, operator, or other person, having the authority…

Cascade Head Road (FSR 1861) Motor Vehicle Traffic Closure

A landslide occurred on Nov. 12, 2021 closing multiple sections of Forest Service Road (FSR) 1861.The first landslide occurred about 100 feet west of Highway 101 on FSR 1861. The road is impassible and closed to vehicles. Hart’s Cove Trail #1303 can be accessed by hiking the Rainforest Trail…

Forest Service Road 1633 Road Closure

A section of Forest Service Road 1633 is closed for public safety.

Homestead Trailhead Closure

The Homestead trailhead accessing the Sweet Creek Trail (#1319) is closed until further notice due to significant damage to the boardwalk. The Sweet Creek Trail is accessible to the south via the Sweet Creek Falls Trailhead.

Forest-Wide Camping Restrictions

The following acts are prohibited in the areas described by this order within the administrative boundaries of the Siuslaw National Forest. This order will become effective upon signature and shall be in effect May 2nd, 2025, through May 1st, 2027 or until rescinded.

East Dunes Campground - Sand Lake Recreation Area

From Recreation.gov

Planning ahead for Fourth of July? Sand Lake Recreation Area will have a ticket system during the holiday weekend (**July 3 – 5, 2026)**. Visitors will need a vehicle ticket or a reservation at a developed campground. Campsite vehicle parking limits will be strictly enforced. For more information, please visit [fs.usda.gov/r06/siuslaw/recreation/sand-lake-fourth-july][1]. [1]: http://fs.usda.gov/r06/siuslaw/recreation/sand-lake-fourth-july

Sandbeach Campground - Sand Lake Recreation Area

From Recreation.gov

Overview

Siuslaw National Forest is fully open and operational with no major closures affecting general access. The forest encompasses over 630,000 acres along Oregon's central coast from Tillamook to Coos Bay, making it one of only two national forests in the lower 48 with oceanfront property. Current fire danger is at Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) I (Low), with no active fire restrictions or large fires. Key alerts for visitors: Cape Perpetua Visitor Center is closed through mid-May 2026 for remodeling (though trails and area remain accessible); Homestead Trailhead to Sweet Creek Trail is closed due to boardwalk damage (Sweet Creek Falls Trailhead access remains open); FSR 1861 has ongoing closure from 2021 landslide; Sand Lake Recreation Area requires tickets/reservations for July 4th weekend. The forest offers diverse ecosystems from old-growth forests and waterfalls to the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area and coastal headlands at Cape Perpetua and Cascade Head. Winter conditions: forest roads are not maintained for snow/ice and are prone to flooding. Western snowy plover nesting season restrictions apply March-September at certain beaches. Contact headquarters at 541-750-7000.

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Campgrounds

Alder Dune Alsea Group Site Alsea River Guard Station Archie Knowles Campground Baker Beach Campground Big Elk Campground Blackberry Bluebill Campground Canal Creek Group Campground Cape Perpetua Carl G. Washburne Memorial State Park Carter Lake Castle Rock Group Campground Driftwood Driftwood I Campground Dry Lake Horse Camp East Dunes Campground - Sand Lake Recreation Area Eel Creek Campground Hauser Sand Camping Hebo Lake Campground Horse Creek Campground Horsfall Horsfall Beach Horsfall Sand Camping Lagoon Campground Marys Peak Campground North Fork Siuslaw Campground Riveredge Campground

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