Northwest Oregon: Shotgun Creek OHV Area Closed When Fire Danger High
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Salem, Ore. – Riding at BLM’s Shotgun Creek Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) Area is now prohibited when the fire danger level is High or Extreme to reduce the risk for fire starts.
Conditions are particularly dry in the area this year due to a lack of precipitation and warm temperatures. As a reminder, campfires are only allowed in designated fire rings. Please also be careful with cigarettes, and only smoke on roadways or away from vegetation.
To check the fire danger level visit https://www.oregon.gov/ODF/Fire/Pages/Restrictions.aspx.
Additional information about the Shotgun Creek OHV Area is available at https://www.blm.gov/visit/shotgun-creek-ohv-staging-area.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.