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Malheur National Forest

Air Quality Alert issued August 3 at 12:05PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

August 3rd, 12:05 PM — 12:15 PM

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until further notice. For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions may cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ

Air Quality Alert issued August 8 at 7:36PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

August 8th, 7:36 PM — 11:30 AM

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until further notice. For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ

Air Quality Alert issued August 7 at 10:42AM MDT by NWS Boise ID

August 7th, 9:42 AM — 9:30 AM

* WHAT...High concentration of smoke particulates from wildfire smoke. * WHERE...Baker, Harney, and Malheur Counties. * WHEN...UNTIL NOON PDT MONDAY. * IMPACTS...Smoke can irritate the eyes, lungs and worsen some medical conditions. People most at risk to adverse health effects include infants, young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults, and pregnant women. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on weather. Check current conditions on the Oregon Smoke Information Blog, DEQ's Air Quality Index, or by downloading the free OregonAIR app on your smartphone.

Overview

Malheur National Forest is a 1.7 million acre forest in the Blue Mountains of eastern Oregon, encompassing elevations from 4,000 to 9,038 feet at Strawberry Mountain. The forest is currently open with moderate fire restrictions in the south zone and low restrictions in the north zone. Recent prescribed pile burning operations have been ongoing as of December 2024. The forest enforces a standard 14-day camping limit within any 30-day period. Current conditions include fall/winter weather patterns typical for high desert terrain. The forest features two designated wilderness areas (88,350 acres total), Wild and Scenic River stretches on the Malheur River system, and serves as headwaters for the undammed John Day River. Four historic guard stations and one fire lookout are available for rental. Christmas tree permits were recently made available. Industrial fire prevention levels (IFPLs) remain in effect with varying restrictions by zone. For backcountry travelers, note that winter access can be limited by snow at higher elevations, though lower sage and juniper areas remain accessible year-round.

Campgrounds

Alder Springs Campground Allison Guard Station Bear Valley Work Center Big Creek Campground Billy Fields Campground Buck Spring Cg. Calamity Butte Lo Clyde Holliday State Recreation Site Crane Crossing Campground Crescent Campground Deer Creek Guard Station Cabin Deerhorn Forest Camp Delintment Lake Campground Dixie Campground Dry Soda Lookout Elk Creek Campground Elk Flat Spring Campground Emigrant Campground Fall Mountain Lookout Cabin Falls Campground Flagtail Lookout Fremont Hilltop Hideaway Rc Head O' Boulder Forest Camp Idlewild Joaquin Miller Horse Camp Little Crane Campground Lower Camp Creek Forest Camp Magone Lake

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