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Deschutes National Forest

Campfire and fire-use rules for this area, with each localized order the land manager has published.

Campfires allowed.

Allowed

No restrictions. https://centraloregonfire.org/2026/09/23/central-oregon-public-lands-will-end-stage-1-public-use-fire-restrictions-on-friday/

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Typical October lows
  • 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 4 Miles S from Warm Springs, OR 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.

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Deschutes National Forest

Campfires allowed.

Allowed

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Shapes are approximate planning aids, not legal boundaries.

Current orders 23

Where Fire use Dates Source
Bend Municipal Watershed fire and stove prohibition Bend Municipal Watershed (Exhibit C) 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 Cascade Lakes Highway Scenic Views Corridor (Exhibit E) 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 Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Washington, and Three Sisters wilderness areas above 5700 feet on the Deschutes National Forest 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 Deschutes Wild and Scenic River Corridor (Forest boundary at Bend to County Road 40) (Exhibit E) 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 Deschutes Wild and Scenic River Corridor (Forest boundary at La Pine State Recreation Area to Wickiup Reservoir) (Exhibit F) 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 Diamond Peak Wilderness above 6,000 feet elevation (Exhibit N) 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 Diamond Peak Wilderness above 6000 feet on the Deschutes National Forest 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 Hosmer Lake and Mallard Marsh (Exhibit D) 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) Benson Lake basin, Tenas Lakes basin (Mt. Washington Wilderness), Marion/Ann Lake basin, and Table Lake basin (Mt. Jefferson Wilderness), within 1/4 mile of the high water mark 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 Marion, Ann, Table, Benson, and Tenas lake basins on the Deschutes National Forest 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 Newberry Caldera (Exhibit G) 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 Three Creeks Lake Area (Exhibit C) 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 Three Sisters, Mt. Jefferson, and Mt. Washington Wildernesses above 5,700 feet elevation (Exhibits J, K, L, and M) 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 Tumalo Creek Area (Exhibit C) 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 Upper Tumalo Creek Area (Exhibit C) 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 Whychus Creek Riparian Corridor (Exhibit B) 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 Whychus Creek Wild and Scenic River Portal Area (Exhibit B) 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 Designated areas on Deschutes National Forest (not named in supplied text) No campfire Since Apr 1, 2026 Deschutes National Forest | Alerts | Forest Service
Camping & Campfire Restrictions Forest Order Designated areas on Deschutes National Forest where camping and/or campfires are prohibited (areas not named in supplied text) No campfire Since Apr 1, 2026 Deschutes National Forest | Alerts | Forest Service
Camping & Campfire Restrictions Forest Order (designated areas) Designated areas on Deschutes National Forest described in Forest Order #06-01-26-01 No campfire Since Apr 1, 2026 Deschutes National Forest | Alerts | Forest Service
Camping & Campfire Restrictions Forest Order: designated areas Designated areas on Deschutes National Forest (not named in supplied text) No campfire Since Apr 1, 2026 Deschutes National Forest | Alerts | Forest Service
Wilderness Permit, Camping & Fire Restrictions Order Wilderness areas on Deschutes National Forest Since May 1, 2024 Deschutes National Forest | Alerts | Forest Service
Wilderness Permit, Camping & Fire Restrictions Order (Wilderness areas) Wilderness areas on Deschutes National Forest covered by Forest Order #06-01-24-01 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 Within 100 feet slope distance of any permanent lake, stream, spring, pond, or system trail in Deschutes National Forest wilderness areas 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.