Willamette national forest is one of the most diverse and productive forests in the national forest system. Generally, there is a 14 day per two month stay limit 14 days in a 60day period on the willamette national forest. Below are weather averages from 1971 to 2000 according to data gathered from the nearest official weather station. The forest also features roosevelt elk, black bear, cougar, and black. Alltrails has 6 great hiking trails, running trails, mountain biking trails and more, with handcurated trail maps and driving directions as well. It features an outdoor hot tub and accommodations with cable tv and free wifi.
The willamette national forest a personal perspective description of the willamette national forest vicinity map willamette national forest map history of the willamette national forest table of contents chapter i beginnings 18911897 early forest reserve proposal in 1889 forest reserve act of 1891 cascade range forest reserve, 18931897. If you unfold a map of oregon, the willamette national forest takes the shape of a sprawling evergreen patch to the east of the willamette valley the lush heart of a state where conifer forests carpet nearly half the landscape. The sopa report opens in a separate browser window. Mount hood mount hood and willamette national forests map. Resources southern willamette forest collaborative.
National forests in oregon maps, 19101989 archives west. There are 75 developed campgrounds of which 46 meet the selection criteria. Best trails in willamette national forest oregon alltrails. The pacific crest trail pct is a trail that extends along the west coast of the united states, from mexico to canada. You can simply use your smart phones gps to find camping near you or even use our trip planner to plan your route from coast to coast our community provides the best free camping. It passes through california, oregon, and washington state. Willamette national forest the oregon encyclopedia. Willamette national forest 3106 pierce pkwy springfield. Best snowshoeing trails in willamette national forest. The selfissuing, printondemand national forest recreation epass is available for dayusers. Located in oregon, lies the willamette national forest. Little nash 1 mile west of santiam junction on us 20.
Usa national forest topographic maps with trail mileages. Descriptions of the regions eight wilderness areas are also provided, including badger creek, bull of the woods, mount hood and salmonhuckleberry. Over 380,000 acres 694 mi 2, 1,540 km 2 are designated wilderness which include seven major mountain peaks. Requires a free download of the avenza pdf maps app. Whether you just need to know where to camp nearby or you want to plan a free camping road trip, weve got you covered. Fstopo is the forest service primary base map series 1. The santiam national forest, established july 1, 1911, formed the northern part of the presentday willamette national forest. In the summer it is beautiful hiking through the forest and coming upon the river and seeing the amazing wildflowers and derr and squirrels and other small animals who make this place their home. Geotiffs are derived from the pdf product and can be used in the gis are available here. This interactive travel map supplements the corresponding motor vehicle use map mvum by displaying on detailed color maps the national forest system nfs roads, nfs trails, and areas on nfs lands that are designated for motor vehicle use on that mvum, as well as nearby points of interest. Willamette national forest sweet home ranger district map. Where is willamette national forest, blue river, or, usa. The willamette national forest stretches along the western slope of oregons cascade range, from mount jefferson south to windigo pass near diamond lake.
Willamette national forest, an oregon national forest. Hikers trekking the nearly 1,700 miles of trails get a. Bisecting this national forest is 5 oregon highways, highway 20, 22, 58, 126 and 242. Jackson costello on maxwell butte trail closed hiking. Willamette national forest is a national forest in three sisters wilderness, or. Included in the map are mount hood and willamette national forests, mount hood national recreation area, olallie lake scenic area, sandy and clackamas rivers, badger creek and timothy lake. Willamette national forest national forest foundation. The willamette national forest motor vehicle use map mvum displays roads and trails that are. The willamette national forest is the place to go if you love the outdoors. It borders the mount hood national forest to the north and the umpqua national forest to the south.
The official willamette national forest service facebook page is a combined effort of the national forest foundation and the usda forest service. Of course, there are also options for good oldfashioned hiking in the area. Forest information the willamette willamet national forest is located in central western oregon and is comprised of 1,686,427 acres. Willamette national forest encompasses the western slope of the cascades in central oregon from about roseburg north to detroit. You can purchase maps online, over the phone, or in person at any of our offices. Terwilliger hot springs also known as cougar hot springs is a fivetiered pool accessible with 0. Foster dam is an embankment type rockfill dam across the south santiam river near sweet home, oregon, united states. Rome2rio makes travelling from willamette national forest to portland easy. Willamette national forest land and resource management plan. Best lake trails in willamette national forest alltrails. Mount hood mount hood and willamette national forests. The us forest service publishes a variety of map products to help you plan your next adventure or enjoy your next visit. Usda forest service sopa willamette national forest.
The forest is about 1,750,000 acres of natural forest, amazing clear air, wonderful nature, hills, lakes and creeks, and so on. Forest service maps discover your northwest online store. The swfc focuses on issues that impact the middle fork ranger district of the willamette national forest and adjacent forestlands. Or657 willamette national forest, oregon or663 south umpqua area, oregon or666 trout creek shaniko area, oregon or667 umatilla county area, oregon or670 w al ow c u nty a re, g or673 wasco county, oregon, northern part or674 warm springs indian reservation, oregon or677 wheeler county area, oregon or680 fremont national.
Interactive visitor map forest service visitor map. It is a dynamic landscape shaped by the forces of nature, the people who work here, and the social and political influences of the. History of the willamette national forest forest history society. How to explore the willamette national forest travel oregon. From about the lake up felt haunted though, spooky feeling. Willamette national forest topo map in lane county, oregon. Potential visitors should know that clothing is optional at. Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. The actual maps can be found in the librarys general section, the filing cabinets on the lower level under the hanging sign science maps or in our historic collections. A map of all the forest collaboratives in oregon can be found at. Forest information willamette national forest campgrounds. Willamette cascades recreation map north us forest service r6. The forest stretches for 110 miles 177,023 kilometers along the western slopes of the cascades. The five wilderness areas being considered in this project, from north to south, are mount jefferson, mount washington, three sisters, waldo lake, and diamond peak map 2, page 4.
Jefferson wilderness, a variety of backpacking and day hiking. Usda forest service fsgeodata clearinghouse fstopo map. The willamette is one of the most diverse and productive forests in the national forest system. Printed receipts will not be honored by the managing park and forest agencies. The willamette national forest is a national forest located in the central portion of the cascade range of the u. Sets forth the direction for managing the land and resources of the forest, and results from extensive analysis and considerations that are addressed in the accompanying final environmental impact statement.
Willamette cascades pacific northwest recreation map north willamette national forest eugene districteast, salem districtsoutheast blm 2017 usda. If you unfold a map of oregon, the willamette national forest takes the shape of a sprawling evergreen patch to the east of the willamette. Maps and data compilation by kelly jacobson, ecosystem. Willamette national forest to portland 6 ways to travel. The forest is a home to more than 300 species of fish and wildlife, including the northern spotted owl, northern bald eagle, wolverine, and various other species. Willamette national forest mill city 2020 all you need. To experience one of willamette national forests most beautiful spots, schedule a journey to opal creek. Interactive travel map united states forest service. The hot springs is located in willamette national forest, halfway between eugene and bend, oregon. The 10 best hotels near willamette national forest in. The willamette national forest stretches for 110 miles along the western slopes of the cascade range in western oregon.
The nearest weather station for both precipitation and temperature measurements is mc kenzie bridge r s which is approximately 6 miles away and has an elevation of 1,478 feet 999 feet lower than willamette national forest. All other recreation passes are sold as hardcopy only, please allow enough time to receive them in the mail before you need them. Dispersed camping is the term used for camping anywhere in the national forest outside of a designated campground, and is generally allowed anywhere except within 100 feet of a lake, trail, or stream or where posted as closed. Best forest trails in willamette national forest alltrails. Willamette national forest 3106 pierce pkwy springfield or 97477. All photos courtesy of southern willamette forest collaborative members. Hikers trekking the nearly 1,700 miles of trails get a far more intimate. Geotiffs and pdf s can be downloaded from the viewer below.
The willamette national forest stretches along the western slope. The willamette national forest, located on the western slopes of oregons western slopes of the cascade range, stretches from the funfilled detroit reservoir. There are also several national wild and scenic rivers within the forest. Travel these trails to see gorgeous waterfalls and the breathtaking emerald colors of the creek itself. Usda forest service fsgeodata clearinghouse standard map.
Big springs 3 miles west of santiam junction on ore 22. Fstopo is the forest service series of large scale topographic maps. With the addition of the swfc, there are four local forest collaborative groups working with each ranger district on the willamette national forest. For post 1933 maps, see the the willamette national forest entries. Forest service, with headquarters in eugene, the willamette national. National core bmps site specific bmps water quality protection project implementation bmp monitoring reporting feedback national bmps 2012 national bmps very similar to 1989 bmps design criteria in nepa contract provisions established protocols wnf 7year willamette nf semiannual report national bmp database. Willamette national forest is located in the cascade mountains region of oregon understand history landscape flora and fauna climate get in by foot. Willamette national forest travel guide at wikivoyage. Restoration contracts and timber sales on the willamette national. On july 1, 1933, the santiam combined with the cascade national forest to the south to create the willamette national forest.
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