Malheur National Forest

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. Some examples of these include hay bales, hay…

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.

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