Outdoor recreation is slowly beginning to reopen in Oregon, and while hikers, boaters and bikers can rejoice at the news, it’s important to remember that some outdoor spaces will remain closed to the public, even as others nearby are back open.
To help you sort through it all, we’ll be managing this ongoing list of outdoor reopenings and closures around Oregon during the coronavirus pandemic.
Even while some outdoor areas are back open, the experience of hiking, boating or relaxing in a park will not be the same. Social distance rules now require that people stay at least six feet apart at all times. Face masks are encouraged for anyone recreating in a popular area. Playgrounds, restrooms and other facilities might remain closed.
State officials are also asking people not to recreate with those outside their own household, and for people in urban areas to stay within a 50-mile radius from home. Anyone who is sick, coughing or sneezing should stay home.
Since restrooms and facilities might be closed, be sure to bring your own water, hand sanitizer, soap and toilet paper, and remember to follow proper leave no trace ethics if you need to relieve yourself outdoors. Be prepared to pack out all your trash (including toilet paper).
Know that even if a park or trail has reopened, it might not stay that way. Land management agencies have cautioned that public lands could close again should they become a public health hazard. Always check the status of an outdoor area before you leave home.
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Updated May 8, 2020
The sun rises over Lake Billy Chinook at The Cove Palisades State Park in central Oregon.Jamie Hale/The Oregonian
OREGON STATE PARKS
Oregon state parks have gradually begun to reopen for day use only, with new social distancing restrictions in place. Right now, most of the reopened parks sites are boat ramps at popular lakes, though some hiking trails have also reopened. All campgrounds remain closed.
See the full list of state parks sites that are currently open. So far, reopenings include Tryon Creek in Portland, the Detroit Lake boat ramp near Salem and Pilot Butte in Bend (for pedestrians only).
OREGON COAST
While beaches are technically open in Oregon, all public access points managed by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department are closed until further notice.
Additionally, several cities and counties on the coast have enacted separate, stricter bans on tourism:
-Cannon Beach has banned visitors through at least June 2.
-Seaside has entirely closed its beaches to the public.
-Tillamook County has closed all beach access points and parking lots.
-Lincoln County (from Lincoln City to Yachats) has temporarily banned short-term vacation rentals.
County parks have reopened in Coos and Douglas counties, though some are only open for residents, and some public health restrictions still apply.
COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE
Virtually all recreation areas in the Columbia River Gorge remain closed, including state parks in both Oregon and Washington. All U.S. Forest Service land in the Columbia Gorge is closed, including wilderness areas.
Some recreation sites are open at the Bonneville, The Dalles and John Day dams. See a full list of open and partially-open sites in Oregon and Washington.
MOUNT HOOD
All developed recreation areas on Mount Hood are currently closed to the public, including all trailheads, boat ramps, day use sites, sno parks and campgrounds. Forest service roads and dispersed areas are open to the public, as well as trails not accessed by developed trailheads.
Ski resorts are now allowed to reopen, though so far only Timberline Lodge has announced it will do so. For now, Timberline Lodge remains closed.
NATIONAL FORESTS
All developed recreation areas in most of Oregon and Washington’s national forests are closed to the public, including all trailheads, boat ramps, day use sites, sno parks and campgrounds. The U.S. Forest Service has announced it will begin a “phased reopening” of those sites, though no timeline has been made public.
Forest service roads and dispersed areas are open to the public, as well as trails not accessed by developed trailheads. Hunting and fishing is allowed in undeveloped areas.
The Umpqua National Forest will reopen most of its boat ramps and trailheads on May 9. The trailhead to Umpqua Hot Springs remains closed.
PORTLAND PARKS
Portland parks are open to the public with social distancing mandates in place. However, playgrounds, sports courts, sports fields, golf clubhouses and indoor facilities are closed.
Roads leading into and through some Portland parks have been temporarily closed. See the full list of parks with road closures.
TUALATIN HILLS PARKS AND RECREATION
All Tualatin Hills parks remain open, with social distancing mandates in place. However, all playgrounds, sports courts, picnic shelters, dog parks and restrooms are closed.
NATIONAL PARKS
Crater Lake National Park is currently closed to the public, as well as the John Day Fossil Beds, Lewis and Clark National Historical Park. Tours at the Oregon Caves National Monument are closed, but hiking trails remain open.
METRO PARKS
All Metro parks are open to the public, with modified hours and some restrictions in place.
OREGON STATE FORESTS
Day use areas, campgrounds and restrooms are closed in Oregon state forests, though dispersed camping, trails and target shooting remain open. State forest officials have asked that people delay travel as much as possible.
WILDLIFE REFUGES
Wildlife refuges managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service remain open to the public, though parking lots, access points and visitor centers may be closed.
BLM LAND
Most day use sites and many restrooms on Bureau of Land Management Land are closed to the public, as well as all campgrounds. Visitors are instructed to contact local BLM offices for specific closure details.
The Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area and Oregon Trail Interpretive Center remain closed.
--Jamie Hale; jhale@oregonian.com; 503-294-4077; @HaleJamesB
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