Recreation

Explore Oregon's state forests

From trails and campgrounds, to day-use areas, wildlife viewing, hunting and fishing, state forestlands provide a unique connection to the land. Whether you set out on a trail on horseback, wheels, or your own two feet, state forests offer one-of-a-kind recreation opportunities for all ages and abilities.

Remember these are your forests, enjoy and help keep them clean. Leave No Trace and Treadlightly.org offers tips on minimizing your impact while recreating.

Fire restrictions and closures

Effective Sept. 16, fire danger across the entire Clatsop and Tillamook state forest has been downgraded to "moderate." The following restrictions are in place: 

• Campfires are banned outside of ODF-installed metal fire rings.
  
• Smoking is prohibited throughout the forests.
  

Find a campground, trail, boat launch, or day-use area

The Santiam State Forest remains closed due to damage from 2020 wildfires and windstorms, with the exception of Crooked Finger OHV Area. Check back here periodically for updates on the status of recreation sites in the Santiam. Learn more about damage to the Santiam and ODF's vision for restoration.

After a year of closures related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ODF Recreation, Education and Interpretation Program has reopened all campgrounds on the Clatsop and Tillamook forests. However, as health directives and campground conditions change, campgrounds may again be closed in accordance with needs for health and safety. Please continue to monitor this page for the most current updates. For additional information, view the State Forests Recreation Frequently Asked Questions.

Type in the search box or filter for a particular state forest. View the state forestsland map.

Recreation sites status map

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Summer recreation and fire prevention video

Link mentioned in video: Local restrictions and closures on ODF-protected forestlands