Gerber and Topsy campgrounds open for the season
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LAKEVIEW, Ore. - The Bureau of Land Management’s Lakeview District is announcing the opening of the Gerber and Topsy campgrounds in time for the Memorial Day weekend.
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Juanita Lake Campground Becomes “Reservation Only”
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YREKA, Calif. - Originally, a first come, first served campground, the popular Juanita Lake Campground located within the Goosenest Ranger District of Klamath National Forest is moving to an online reservation system.
Read MoreVisitors should prepare for mixed conditions this weekend
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LAKEVIEW, Ore. — Memorial Day weekend is traditionally the start of the summer recreation season. For those looking for an adventure on the Fremont-Winema National Forest this weekend, they are encouraged to be prepared for varied and changing conditions and take measures to have a safe and enjoyable weekend.
Read MoreState Parks reservation booking window changes to six months beginning January 14
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SALEM, Ore. – Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) will accept new reservations from one day to six months out beginning Jan. 14, 2021. The change is the latest step in managing future reservations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Early last summer, the reservation booking window temporarily changed from one day to two weeks, then to 30 days, while OPRD slowly re-opened camping after a two-month closure. In normal times, the reservation window is one day to nine months.
Read MoreCrater Lake NP rescinds fire ban
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CRATER LAKE, Ore. - The fire danger level within Crater Lake National Park has dropped from high to moderate due to recent moisture and predicted cooler temperatures. Effective October 21, 2020, at 12:01 am, Crater Lake National Park rescinded the fire restrictions implemented on July 31, 2020, and the fire ban implemented on September 8, 2020.
Read MoreOutdoor School to hold family campouts
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FORT KLAMATH, Ore. - Klamath Outdoor Science School (KOSS) is offering two Family Camps for families with children 5 years and up, to be held at its camp in Sun Pass State Forest. These weekend overnight camps will take place on August 15-16 and September 19-20, running from 9 am on Saturday to Sunday afternoon.
Read MoreTemporary camping closures announced for Oregon State Parks, forests, and wildlife areas
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SALEM, Ore. - Three Oregon state agencies will suspend camping to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 - Oregon Parks and Recreation, Oregon Department of Forestry, and Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.
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