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Current information also available from the State Parks Information Center, 1-800-551-6949.
Feb. 2, 2012
Trail construction near John Yeon State Park
Construction is under way on a 1.6-mile section of the Historic Columbia River Highway between John Yeon State Park and Moffett Creek. The park remains open (short closures may occur), but expect noise and watch for heavy equipment. During the first phase of work, park visitors leaving the park and planning to travel eastbound on Interstate 84 will be detoured from accessing the freeway at Warrendale (Exit 37) to Exit 35 at the Ainsworth Interchange. The project will be completed by fall 2013. For more information, visit the Oregon Department of Transportation project page.
Feb. 2, 2012 UPDATE 2 p.m.
Trail conditions and park closures
Elijah Bristow: Park and trailheads open. Portions of some trails remain underwater.
Sarah Helmick State Park: Closed.
Silver Falls: Closed: Canyon Trail from North Falls to Maple Ridge (4 miles) and Winter Falls Trail Head. ALL back country trails closed. See Map Willamette Mission: Closed.
Jan. 17, 2012
Vista House at Crown Point closed
Vista House is closed until March 16, 2012.
Nov. 18, 2011
Thompsons's Mills State Heritage Site--call for building info
Please call (541) 491-3611 for the mill building open and closure information. The building fire suppression system relies on water levels in the mill race. When the water is too low, the mill building is closed for safety reasons.
Oct. 25, 2011
Cape Sebastian State Scenic Corridor being treated for sudden oak death
Visitors are urged to help enforce the quarantine and slow the spread of the infection.
- Do not collect any plant material including leaves, flowers, acorns, twigs, wood, and bark. It is unlawful to remove these materials from the quarantine area.
- Park your vehicle only in a designated parking area because spores may collect on your tires and spread to other areas.
- Stay on established trails and respect trail closures.
Read the full release.
Nov. 14 2011 (update)
Crooked River campground at The Cove Palisades to close for major improvements
The Crooked River campground is closed for major water and sewer systems upgrades and campground improvements. The campground is usually open year-round, but it will close this year because of the extensive work planned. Read news release. Some campsites will re-open June 15 and the rest will be available July 1, 2012.
The three cabins located about one mile from the main campround remain open during the closure, as will the Crooked River Day Use boat ramp and the Upper Deschutes Day Use boat ramp.
The seasonal Deschutes campground is also closed. The campground will re-open May 2012 for the summer season.
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