Umatilla NF

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The Umatilla National Forest has prepared a Request for Expressed Interest (RFEI) to determine interest in potential future campground concession opportunities on the Walla Walla Ranger District, including Jubilee Lake, Target Meadows, Woodland, and Woodward Campgrounds.

Beginning May 11, Umatilla National Forest will begin repair work on FSR 4712 in Pomeroy Ranger District. The work is expected to take 11 days. The following sites will be temporarily closed. •Ladybug Campground •Tucannon Trailhead •FSR 4713 Rock Pit

Here’s the latest National Significant Wildland Fire Potential Outlook for May through August. During Wildfire Awareness Month, it’s a timely reminder to prepare, stay informed, and help prevent wildfires. #NationalFireNews

Spend your summer in the great outdoors! The Umatilla National Forest is looking for volunteer campground hosts at Jubilee Lake, Olive Lake, Tucannon, and Woodward campgrounds.

Forest Service has the strongest & most prepared wildland firefighting organization in the world. Over 28,000 responders are ready to mobilize at a moment's notice. Wildfire will always be a challenge, but we are ready. #WildfireAwarenessMonth fs.usda.gov/about-agency/f…

Mushroom Picking Season is Here! As the snow retreats, various fungi will begin sprouting on the forest floor. Personal-use mushroom picking is free and does not require a permit or payment under the legal limits. Visit tinyurl.com/mv8xpwuz

The Umatilla National Forest is looking for volunteers to spend the summer as campground hosts at the Jubilee Lake, Olive Lake, Tucannon, and Woodward campgrounds. To learn more, visit fs.usda.gov/r06/umatilla/n…

Apply now on USAJobs.gov. Applications will be accepted through March 19, 2026!

The Umatilla National Forest has temporarily closed a portion of FSR 64 from the Forest Boundary to the junction with FSR 6400650, including Middle Point and Touchet Corral Trailheads and Touchet Corral Snowpark. Officials ask visitors to use caution when traveling in the forest.

The Umatilla National Forest has temporarily closed four roads and other recreation sites on the Pomeroy Ranger District due to unsafe driving conditions caused by the recent rainfall and river flooding. To view more info, visit fs.usda.gov/r06/umatilla/a….

Wildland fire positions open today March 10, 2026! The U.S. Forest Service has already hired thousands of wildland fire positions, and we still have 900+ vacancies in some awesome locations across the country. Check out fs.usda.gov/r06/umatilla/w… for more information.

The emerald ash borer may be small, but its impact is enormous. This invasive beetle has killed tens of millions of ash trees across North America. Protecting our forests starts with awareness. Thanks for doing your part! #NationalInvasiveSpeciesAwarenessWeek

Cheatgrass may look harmless, but it’s one of the most disruptive invaders on western landscapes. This fast‑growing annual grass crowds out native plants and fuels larger, more frequent wildfires. Do your part! #NationalInvasiveSpeciesAwarenessWeek

Spend your summer outdoors with us! We are hiring seasonal positions on the Umatilla National Forest. Positions include recreation, trails, maintenance, visitor services and more. Apply through USAJOBS.gov and find additional details at tinyurl.com/4nj48aaj.

Umatilla National Forest offices will be closed today in observance of the holiday, but national forests and grasslands remain open for your enjoyment. Today is also a fee-free day. Stay safe, pack out what you pack in and enjoy your big backyard!

DYK that today is also Oregon's birthday? It's true! Celebrate your love of our state and all its outdoor wonders by visiting the national forest! Check out the Umatilla National Forest: fs.usda.gov/r06/umatilla

Reminder - Umatilla National Forest offices will be closed today in observance of the holiday, but national forests and grasslands remain open for your enjoyment. Stay safe, pack out what you pack in and enjoy your big backyard!

Umatilla National Forest offices will be closed Monday, January 19 in observance of the holiday, but national forests and grasslands remain open for your enjoyment. Stay safe, pack out what you pack in and enjoy your big backyard!

Join our wildland fire team in Heppner and Ukiah, Oregon! Applications close tomorrow, January 14. Apply now on USAjobs.gov!