Travel Oregon’s first priority is the safety of our residents and visitors. Review the latest travel alerts and warnings relevant to your Oregon trip and learn how your trip may be affected.
Wildfires happen most frequently during the hot, dry months of July, August and September, but fires can occur anytime of year if temperatures are unusually high and rainfall is low. Here is a handy wildfire tracker.
Large, active fires we’re currently monitoring:
🔥Flat Fire, (23,346 acres) is at 97% contained Jefferson and Deschutes counties, in an area that stretches from Lake Billy Chinook to the northeast outskirts of Sisters. Check link for latest evacuation orders.
🔥Emigrant Fire (26,134 acres) is at 0% contained in Lane County, 21 miles southeast of Oakridge and 3 miles southwest of Indigo Springs Campground on the Middle Fork Ranger District.
✅Here are essential tips for trip planning during wildfire season:
- Use designated detours: Follow official detour signs and routes provided by transportation authorities. Do not follow GPS directions onto local or forest roads. These roads are often unsuitable for interstate traffic. If a highway is closed, nearby local roads are likely closed as well.
- Prepare for power outages: In areas affected by wildfires, power outages are common. Treat non-working traffic lights as four-way stops and be aware that roadside message boards and TripCheck cameras may be out of service.
- Carry an emergency kit: Oregon Emergency Management suggests you pack these supplies in your car before hitting the road.
- Drive safely in smoke: Driving in smoky conditions is like driving in heavy fog. Reduce your speed, maintain a steady pace, and stay alert. Use your headlights to improve visibility.
- Stay home if possible: The safest place to wait for a road to reopen is at home. Do not travel to closure points to wait because closures could last for hours or days.
Many wildfire-impacted areas remain closed, while others have reopened but still require caution when visiting. Here’s what you should know about visiting Oregon’s wildfire-impacted areas, and visiting during wildfire season in Oregon.
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Where can I find an Oregon Welcome Center?
Oregon’s Welcome Centers (Portland International Airport, Ashland, Brookings, Seaside, Ontario, Klamath Falls, Boardman and Oregon City) are valuable resources for travelers exploring the state. Our team of friendly and knowledgeable travel advisors can assist visitors with recommendations and itinerary-building, as well as complimentary printed visitor guides, brochures, state highway maps, and more. Kindly check the operating hours before your visit, as some centers may experience temporary closures during winter months or major holidays.
Additional visitor information is available by calling 1.800.547.7842 (Monday -Friday) or submitting your question to us via [email protected]
