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Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area

Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, OR · WA

Columbia River Gorge alerts

8 current alerts from the park.

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Alerts
8
Closures
3
Cautions
5
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ClosureUpdated

Eagle Creek Fire area closure

Do not enter the closed Oneonta Gorge area or the specified trail sections because hazards remain following the Eagle Creek Fire.

  • Closed areas are Ruckel Creek Trail #405, Tanner Butte Trail #401 north of the junction with Tanner Cutoff Trail #448, and Oneonta Gorge between the Historic Columbia River Highway (Hwy 30) and the Horsetail Falls Trail bridge spanning Oneonta Creek.
  • The order is effective July 17, 2026, through July 17, 2027, unless rescinded sooner; authorized permit holders, officials and organized rescue or firefighting forces on official duty, and specified agencies engaged in business in the area are exempt.

Check current Forest Service alerts before traveling.

CautionUpdated

Aircraft and drone restrictions at developed recreation sites

Aircraft and drone landings, drop-offs, and pickups are prohibited at six high-use developed recreation sites to protect visitor safety.

  • Affected sites are Multnomah Falls Area, Wahkeena Falls Day Use Area, Horsetail Falls Trailhead, Eagle Creek Recreation Area, Cape Horn Area, and Catherine Creek/Coyote Wall Day Use Area.
  • The order is effective July 15, 2026, through July 15, 2028, unless rescinded sooner; authorized permit holders, officials and organized rescue or firefighting forces on official duty, and authorized Forest Service administrative workers are exempt.

Check current Forest Service alerts before traveling.

ClosureUpdated

Catherine Creek Arch closed

Catherine Creek Arch is closed to the public; do not enter the fenced closure area to protect special biological communities and historical, archaeological, geological, and paleontological interests.

  • The order is effective through December 31, 2026, unless rescinded sooner; authorized permit holders, officials on official duty, and authorized administrative workers are exempt.

Check current Forest Service alerts before traveling.

CautionUpdated

Cape Horn area access restrictions

Cape Horn access is restricted under a Forest Service order.

  • Do not use vehicles on National Forest System trails or motor vehicles off National Forest System roads.
  • Do not enter after sundown or before sunrise, camp, or have campfires.

Check current Forest Service alerts before traveling.

CautionUpdated

Klickitat Mile One boat-launch and overnight restrictions

Klickitat Mile One has restrictions to protect public safety and natural resources.

  • Do not camp, park or leave a vehicle overnight, or launch large boats that cannot be hand-carried or require a trailer; only small, hand-carried boats may be launched.
  • The restrictions apply to all National Forest lands at Klickitat Mile One in Klickitat County, Washington; authorized permit holders, officials, administrative workers, and members of the Yakama Nations exercising treaty rights are exempt.

Check current Forest Service alerts before traveling.

CautionUpdated

Miller Island access restrictions

Miller Island access and activities are restricted.

  • Do not enter the Miller Island area after sundown or before sunrise, and do not possess or use metal detectors or electronic apparatuses.

Check current Forest Service alerts before traveling.

ClosureUpdated

Sandy River Delta designated area closure

The designated 1,000 Acres area along Sandy River Delta is closed to entry and use to protect archaeological objects.

  • The closure covers the specified portion of Sandy River Delta/1,000 Acres on National Forest System lands in Multnomah County, Oregon.
  • Permittees and officials performing official duties are exempt.

Check current Forest Service alerts before traveling.

CautionUpdated

Motorized boats prohibited on portions of the White Salmon River

Do not use motorized or electrically powered boats, watercraft, vehicles, or other devices on designated portions of the White Salmon Wild and Scenic River.

  • The prohibition applies to devices self-propelled by an internal-combustion engine or electrical power; permitted users and officials performing official duties are exempt.

Check current Forest Service alerts before planning river use.

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