Fire restrictionsOregon
Deschutes National Forest
Campfire and fire-use rules for this area, with each localized order the land manager has published.
Campfires allowed.
AllowedNo restrictions. https://centraloregonfire.org/2026/09/23/central-oregon-public-lands-will-end-stage-1-public-use-fire-restrictions-on-friday/
- Checked
- Typical October lows
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- 34° at 3,000 ft
- 31° at 5,000 ft
- 30° at 7,000 ft
Active wildfire
An active wildfire is mapped inside this area.
| Fire | Distance | Size | Contained | Discovered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junction Rx | Inside | — | — | Oct 13 |
| Bench | Inside | 67,071 ac | 90% | Jul 23 |
Fire data updates at 8 AM and 8 PM Pacific time. Fire locations are planning context, not an evacuation or safety tool. Follow official emergency alerts and closures.
Map
- Localized restriction
Shapes are approximate planning aids, not legal boundaries.
Current orders 23
| Where | Fire use | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bend Municipal Watershed fire and stove prohibition | No campfire Gas allowed No solid fuel No wood | Apr 1, 2026 to Apr 2, 2031 | Deschutes National Forest | Camping & Campfire Restrictions Forest Order | Forest Service |
| Cascade Lakes Highway Scenic Views Corridor campfire prohibition | No campfire | Apr 1, 2026 to Apr 2, 2031 | Deschutes National Forest | Camping & Campfire Restrictions Forest Order | Forest Service |
| Central Cascades wilderness campfire prohibition above 5700 feet | No campfire Gas allowed No charcoal No solid fuel No wood | May 1, 2024 to Apr 30, 2029 | Central Cascades Wilderness fire prohibition order |
| Deschutes Wild and Scenic River Corridor Bend to County Road 40 | Campfire in developed sites | Apr 1, 2026 to Apr 2, 2031 | Deschutes National Forest | Camping & Campfire Restrictions Forest Order | Forest Service |
| Deschutes Wild and Scenic River Corridor La Pine to Wickiup Reservoir campfire limit | Campfire in developed sites | Apr 1, 2026 to Apr 2, 2031 | Deschutes National Forest | Camping & Campfire Restrictions Forest Order | Forest Service |
| Diamond Peak Wilderness above 6,000 feet | No campfire Gas allowed Alcohol allowed No charcoal No solid fuel No wood | May 1, 2024 to Apr 30, 2029 | Deschutes National Forest | Wilderness Permit, Camping & Fire Restrictions Order | Forest Service |
| Diamond Peak Wilderness campfire prohibition above 6000 feet | No campfire Gas allowed No charcoal No solid fuel No wood | May 1, 2024 to Apr 30, 2029 | Central Cascades Wilderness fire prohibition order |
| Hosmer Lake and Mallard Marsh campfire limit | Campfire in developed sites | Apr 1, 2026 to Apr 2, 2031 | Deschutes National Forest | Camping & Campfire Restrictions Forest Order | Forest Service |
| Lake basins within 1/4 mile of high water mark (Mt. Washington and Mt. Jefferson Wildernesses) | No campfire Gas allowed Alcohol allowed No charcoal No solid fuel No wood | May 1, 2024 to Apr 30, 2029 | Deschutes National Forest | Wilderness Permit, Camping & Fire Restrictions Order | Forest Service |
| Mt. Jefferson and Mt. Washington lake basin campfire prohibitions | No campfire Gas allowed No charcoal No solid fuel No wood | May 1, 2024 to Apr 30, 2029 | Deschutes National Forest wilderness regulations |
| Newberry Caldera campfire limit | Campfire in developed sites | Apr 1, 2026 to Apr 2, 2031 | Deschutes National Forest | Camping & Campfire Restrictions Forest Order | Forest Service |
| Three Creeks Lake Area campfire limit | Campfire in developed sites | Apr 1, 2026 to Apr 2, 2031 | Deschutes National Forest | Camping & Campfire Restrictions Forest Order | Forest Service |
| Three Sisters, Mt. Jefferson, and Mt. Washington Wildernesses above 5,700 feet | No campfire Gas allowed Alcohol allowed No charcoal No solid fuel No wood | May 1, 2024 to Apr 30, 2029 | Deschutes National Forest | Wilderness Permit, Camping & Fire Restrictions Order | Forest Service |
| Tumalo Creek Area campfire prohibition | No campfire | Apr 1, 2026 to Apr 2, 2031 | Deschutes National Forest | Camping & Campfire Restrictions Forest Order | Forest Service |
| Upper Tumalo Creek Area campfire limit | Campfire in developed sites | Apr 1, 2026 to Apr 2, 2031 | Deschutes National Forest | Camping & Campfire Restrictions Forest Order | Forest Service |
| Whychus Creek Riparian Corridor campfire prohibition | No campfire | Apr 1, 2026 to Apr 2, 2031 | Deschutes National Forest | Camping & Campfire Restrictions Forest Order | Forest Service |
| Whychus Creek Wild and Scenic River Portal Area campfire limit | Campfire in developed sites | Apr 1, 2026 to Apr 2, 2031 | Deschutes National Forest | Camping & Campfire Restrictions Forest Order | Forest Service |
| Camping & Campfire Restrictions Forest Order | No campfire | Since Apr 1, 2026 | Deschutes National Forest | Alerts | Forest Service |
| Camping & Campfire Restrictions Forest Order | No campfire | Since Apr 1, 2026 | Deschutes National Forest | Alerts | Forest Service |
| Camping & Campfire Restrictions Forest Order (designated areas) | No campfire | Since Apr 1, 2026 | Deschutes National Forest | Alerts | Forest Service |
| Camping & Campfire Restrictions Forest Order: designated areas | No campfire | Since Apr 1, 2026 | Deschutes National Forest | Alerts | Forest Service |
| Wilderness Permit, Camping & Fire Restrictions Order | Since May 1, 2024 | Deschutes National Forest | Alerts | Forest Service | |
| Wilderness Permit, Camping & Fire Restrictions Order (Wilderness areas) | Since May 1, 2024 | Deschutes National Forest | Alerts | Forest Service |
Standing rules 1
| Where | Fire use | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deschutes wilderness water and trail campfire setback | No campfire | Permanent | Deschutes National Forest wilderness regulations |
Before you go
We track each forest's orders and alerts. Every rule links to its source. Rules change fast in fire season, so check with the forest before your trip. Posted signs and official orders always win.