Oregon’s Out of State Tourist Tax Takes Effect
2022 is here and with it comes a new law that will charge out-of-state tourists more to spend the night in Oregon. Senate Bill 794 means a 25% increase in…
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January 5, 2022
Campfire Season is Back
It's official! After a long, hot, and dry summer you can finally kick back and enjoy the glow of a warm campfire. The recent rain has prompted the Forest Service…
September 24, 2021
Oregon Adds 25% Tourist Tax to Out of State Campers
If you are an out-of-state camper visiting Oregon get ready to pay a little more for that beachfront campsite starting in 2022. SB 794, which levies a 25% tax on…
September 22, 2021
Kinnikinnick Campground (Laurence Lake) Closure
Kinnikinnick Campground at Laurence Lake is currently closed after experiencing excessive snowmelt which led to flooding rivers that washed out the access road to the campground. Mt. Hood wasn't exempt…
June 29, 2021
Oregon State Parks Day
On Saturday, June 1 all Oregon State Parks will be waiving entrance, day use and camping fees to visitors. State Parks day is meant to celebrate our parks and encourage…
May 24, 2019
Should I be Worried about Cougars?
On September 11, 2018, a woman name Diana Bober was found dead near the small town of Zigzag, Oregon in the Mt. Hood National Forest. Initial findings indicated the Diana…
September 13, 2018
Mt Hood National Forest Fire Ban
Effective immediately fires are prohibited within Mt. Hood National Forest. Unlike most fire restrictions this one includes fires within developed campgrounds. Other restrictions include the following: No campfires, stove fires,…
July 25, 2018
Siuslaw National Forest Campground Closures
Due to an unusually wet winter, many campgrounds in the Pacific Northwest are having delayed openings as operators find water related damages and hazards. The Siuslaw National Forest is one of…
June 22, 2017
Cultus Lake Campground Closure
The Cultus Lake Campground, Day Use Area and Boat ramp have been closed for the 2017 camping season by the Deschutes National Forest Service due to dangerous trees in the area.
June 12, 2017
Willamete National Forest Campground Fee Increases
The Willamette National Forest is considering fee increases for camping, cabin and day use areas starting in 2017. The fee increases are long due and the area has not seen an increase in over 8 years. What's more, there has been a massive surge in outdoor recreation over the last few years which has put an increased strain on our parks systems in Oregon.
August 20, 2016