U.S. Forest Service - Fremont-Winema National Forest

05/28/2026

This morning Mt. Hood firefighters responded to a (small) escaped campfire at Timothy Lake. Now is the time to refresh yourself on how to COMPLETELY put out a campfire before walking away. Find more fire safety tips at: https://smokeybear.com/

05/26/2026

Making plans for the start of your summer? Did you know about the upcoming Free Fishing Weekend June 6 and 7 in Oregon? It is also National Trails Day on June 6!

Here in South-Central Oregon the Fremont-Winema National Forest offers several great fishing and hiking opportunities that may interest you, plus you’ll be enjoy some time in the woods!

On Saturday June 6th, the Lake of the Woods Annual Youth Fishing Event will take place at the resort. The Lake of the Woods Resort also sits near some excellent hiking trails, making it a great starting point to explore the national forest.

If you find yourself headed towards Lakeview, check out the National Recreation Trail #160 in the Warner Mountains!

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05/15/2026

05/14/2026

Did you know the new moon will be in a few days? This will be the darkest night of the month while the moon completes its lunar cycle.

So, for those aspiring astrophotographers and stargazers, this is a great chance to get out and see breathtaking scenery and night skies.
You may want to check the weather before heading out. Clouds!

For more information about dark skies, visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/fremont-winema

05/14/2026

Looking Ahead for the Fremont-Winema National Forest

Camping season is just around the corner and here are a couple of things to know before kicking off your summer in South-Central Oregon!

Midsummer, we will start a culvert replacement project on Forest Road 34 just past the Mitchell Monument Documentary Site. Work on the project will begin August 1, 2026. The road will be closed during the replacement.

Undersized culverts are being replaced by aquatic organism passage structures to support recovery efforts for the federally listed bull trout.

While some campgrounds may have water available, it may not be potable. Do not assume all taps are safe immediately when water is turned on; water requires testing and may need treatment before it is safe for drinking.

We have great news! Campers will have the option to use Scan and Pay alternative option through recreation.gov at select sites. Cash payment options will continue to be available on site if you prefer to use cash.

Follow the directions below to download the app.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄? With limited or no cell service across the Forest, visitors will need to download the Recreation.gov app and add a valid payment method BEFORE heading out on their adventure. After arriving at a recreation site or open campsite, locate the nearest information board and scan the provided QR code using the same mobile device that has the Recreation.gov app. After paying, visitors should write down and display their confirmation code on their car dashboard or campsite post. At recreation sites with no cell service, the payment will be noted as ‘pending’ with the payment going through once service is restored.

Be prepared, download the Recreation.gov app today: https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app

𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁-𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗻 & 𝗣𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁-𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲, 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁-𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗱:

Cottonwood Meadows Recreation area
Dog Lake Campground
Lofton Reservoir Campground
East Bay Campground
Thompson Reservoir Campground
Silver Creek Marsh Campground
Marsters Spring Campground

04/28/2026

Prescribed Fire Update

Looking ahead and pending all required approvals, starting this Thursday the Fremont-Winema National Forest will be conducting a prescribed fire near Chiloquin Oregon and Silver Lake which will continue into the weekend.

Hazardous fuels and wildfire risk reduction remain a top priority. Our first line of defense is reducing hazardous fuels before fires start. Prescribed fire is one of the most effective tools we have to reduce hazardous fuels.

By proactively reducing fuels, local communities are better prepared for the potential risk of wildfires

What to expect?

The City of Chiloquin and the community of Silver Lake may see and smell smoke during the operational periods with lingering smoke lasting 8 to 10 days

Travelers along Highway 97 may see smoke and flames.

Smoke impacts are expected to be minimal, and no traffic delays are planned.

Travels are encouraged to stay alert and drive safely! Please be prepared for fire traffic and slow-moving vehicles.