MT. HOOD NATIONAL FOREST FIRE RESTRICTIONS — Updated July 1
“… All campfires, charcoal or briquette fires, pellet fires, or any other open fires are prohibited per Forest Order across the entire Forest, including in developed campgrounds. Smoking is prohibited except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a designated campground, or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter cleared of flammable material. Fireworks and other explosive devices are prohibited on national forests all year long.
Portable cooking stoves, lanterns, and heating devices using liquefied or bottled fuel, such as propane, are still allowed as they can be switched off instantly…”
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FIRE RESTRICTIONS BEGIN IN HOOD RIVER COUNTY — Updated June 16
Due to increasing wildfire risk and notification from the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) that a Regulated Use Closure (RUC) will take effect on June 16, Hood River County is implementing additional fire prevention measures in unincorporated areas of the county and within the County Forest.
Under the authority granted by Ordinance 376, the Hood River County Administrator has prohibited the discharge of fireworks in Hood River County. The prohibition will remain in effect until November 16, or until lifted earlier by Hood River County, consistent with the Ordinance.
Beginning June 16, ODF’s Regulated Use Closure will also impose the following restrictions within
the County Forest:
- Open campfires are prohibited except within designated fire rings at county campgrounds operating under a special waiver.
- Portable cooking stoves using liquefied or bottled fuels are permitted.
- All vehicles on County Forest roads must carry either a shovel and at least one gallon of water or a fire extinguisher rated at a minimum of 2.5 pounds.
- Motorized trail use is prohibited on Middle Mountain, Pinemont, and Fir Mountain (Eastside).
- Motorized Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) use remains permitted within the Northwest Area Trail System under a special ODF waiver.
As temperatures rise and vegetation dries, the risk of human-caused wildfires increases significantly. Residents and visitors are encouraged to follow all fire restrictions and use caution when recreating or working outdoors.
To help reduce the likelihood of fire starts, the Oregon Department of Forestry enforces the RUC regulations during fire season. For more information, please visit odfcentraloregon.com
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