Recreation impacts in Tillamook and Clatsop State Forests due to fire danger

September 7, 2011

Due to increased fire danger in northwest Oregon, several restrictions are in place in the Tillamook and Clatsop State Forests, particularly relating to Off-Highway Vehicle areas. All OHV trails in the Browns Camp, Jordan Creek, Diamond Mill, Trask, Nicolai Mountain and Upper Nestucca areas are CLOSED.

All operation of OHVs in the Tillamook and Clastsop State Forest OHV areas and the Upper Nextucca is limited to maintained gravel roads only. All personal chainsaw use is prohibited in the Tillamook and Clatsop State Forests. The trails will re-open when the fire danger levels drop and it is determimed appropriate, and notices about any re-opening of OHV trails will be placed on agency websites.

Additional information on Tillamook SF recreation: www.oregon.gov/ODF/tillamookstateforest/index.shtml

Additional information on Clatsop SF recreation: www.oregon.gov/ODF/FIELD/ASTORIA/aboutastoria.shtml#Recreation

Kevin Weeks
Oregon Department of Forestry

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