Snowpack Presents Challenges for Campers in Central Oregon
Central Oregon’s abundant winter snowfall is great for combating drought, but it presents challenges for campers in the Deschutes National Forest. Due to the deep…
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Oregon State Parks Day
It’s time to mark your calendars and get ready for a special day of appreciation. State Parks Day is coming up on June 3rd, 2023…
Gull Point Campground Closed
The Deschutes National Forest has announced that the Gull Point Campground and Boat Ramp at Wickiup Reservoir will stay closed during the 2023 camping season…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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. …
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…