Fire restrictionsOregon

Wallowa-Whitman National Forest

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

Campfires allowed.

Advisory

Current forest-wide Phase A public use restrictions took effect September 17, 2026. The Phase A text lists smoking, chainsaw hours, combustion engines without spark arresters, and off-road vehicle limits, but does not list campfires or stoves. Phase B and Phase C fire prohibitions are not shown as current. Localized Eagle Cap Wilderness campfire restriction noted.

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Typical October lows
  • 40° at 1,000 ft
  • 37° at 3,000 ft
  • 34° at 5,000 ft
  • 30° at 7,000 ft
  • 25° at 9,000 ft

Active wildfire

An active wildfire is mapped inside this area.

Fire Distance Size Contained Discovered
McCully 22 Miles NW from Baker City, OR Inside 13,604 ac 91% Aug 22
Anthony 34 Miles N from Baker City, OR Inside 2,584 ac 100% Jul 8
Bird Track 610/607A RX Inside 146 ac — Oct 6
Salmon 34 Miles SW from Baker City, OR Inside 1,433 ac 100% Jul 8
Starvation 11A Rx Inside 719 ac — Sep 30

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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Fire restrictions · Oregon

Wallowa-Whitman National Forest

Campfires allowed.

Advisory

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Shapes are approximate planning aids, not legal boundaries.

Current orders 2

Where Fire use Dates Source
Anthony Fire Area Closure Anthony Fire area No campfire No gas No alcohol No charcoal No solid fuel No wood Incident Wallowa-Whitman National Forest | Press Releases | Forest Service
McCully Fire Closure McCully Fire area No campfire No gas No alcohol No charcoal No solid fuel No wood Incident Wallowa-Whitman National Forest | Press Releases | Forest Service

Standing rules 1

Where Fire use Dates Source
Eagle Cap Wilderness named lake campfire buffers Named Eagle Cap Wilderness lakes with 1/4-mile campfire buffers No campfire Permanent Eagle Cap 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.