Updated Campfire Restrictions Within the Path of Totality
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Portland, Ore. – On August 21, 2017 a total solar eclipse will cross the nation beginning on Oregon’s coast at about 9 a.m. and reach totality between 10:15 and 10:25 a.m. Hundreds of thousands of visitors are anticipated to be visiting BLM managed sites along the Path of Totality such as Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area, the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, as well as various dispersed camping areas.
As of August 11, campfires, including charcoal and pellet fires, are banned on public lands in much of central Oregon. Portable cooking stoves or lanterns using liquefied or bottled fuel may be used in all areas. Explosive targets and fireworks continue to be prohibited on all federal lands. The BLM is committed to keeping public landscapes healthy and productive.
Public use restrictions are intended to ensure safe camping and outdoor experiences. Every year human-caused fires place a heavy demand on our firefighting resources, and put our public lands, our firefighters, and our communities at risk. Every fire that’s prevented protects our communities and natural resources.
Visitors are encouraged to check local offices for updates on fire conditions, closures, and other regulations that may influence travel plans.
Additional information about the eclipse is available online at: https://www.blm.gov/solareclipse
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.