Malheur National Forest

Welcome

The 1.7 million acre Malheur National Forest is located in the Blue Mountains of Eastern Oregon. The diverse and beautiful scenery of the forest includes high desert grasslands, sage and juniper, pine, fir and other tree species, and the hidden gems of alpine lakes and meadows. Elevations vary from about 4000 feet (1200 meters) to the 9038 foot (2754 meters) top of Strawberry Mountain. The Strawberry Mountain range extends east to west through the center of the Forest.

2009 Fire Information

Prescribed Fire - Why do we do it and what are the benefits? Click here to find out.

Maps of where burns are planned for this year:

• Blue Mountain Ranger District Map (4.26MB)
• Prairie City Ranger Distric Map (5.74MB)
• Emigrant Creek Ranger District Map (3.98MB)

Currently there are no active fires on the Malheur National Forest.

Cougar Fire - Effective August 12, 2009, the area and road closure that has been in effect in a portion of the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness due to the Cougar Fire has been lifted. The area is now open for public use. Officials urge persons to use caution in the area of the burn, and be on the lookout for downed trees as well as other hazards.

For more information please see Forest news releases or go to Inciweb.

Egley Complex Fire Area Closures Still in Effect (August 27, 2009)

• Updated Closure Notice (August 27, 2009) - Adobe PDF (50kb)
• Egley Fire Area and Road Closure Map (August 27, 2009) - Adobe PDF (991kb)
• Silver Fire Area and Road Closure Map (August 27, 2009) - Adobe PDF (426kb)

Forest Information

Weed Free Feed Required on National Forest Lands:

As part of a larger effort to reduce invasive species on national forest lands, weed-free feed is now required for those using National Forests in the Pacific Northwest. (See Weed-Free Feed Website). Weed free feed providers: Oregon/Washington

Recreation Site Facility Master Planning

Blue Mountain Land Exchange

Blue Mountain Forest Plan Revision

General Information
Contracting Forest History Planning Documents Recreational Rental Information Northeast Oregon Resource Advisory Committee Current Conditions: Safety Alerts, Fires, Advisories, Closures, and Restrictions Fire Rating on the North End of the Forest is: Fire Rating on the South End of the Forest is: Fire Danger Level: Fire Danger Level on the North End of the Forest is at a Level I and on the South End of the Forest it is a Level I. Public Use Restrictions are not in effect at this time. Campfires and woodcutting are allowed. Forest Locator Map

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