Eagle Creek Campground

Miller Island Closure

The following acts are prohibited in an area known as Miller Island within Klickitat County, Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, within the State of Washington:

Being in the area after sundown or before sunrise. 36 CFR 261.58 (I)
Possession or use of metal detectors, electronic apparatus or devices for locating metals or minerals is prohibited for any purpose upon or within the boundaries of Miller Island for the protection of objects or areas of historical or archaeological interest. 36 CFR 261.53 (c).
Camping. 36 CFR 261.58 (e).
Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire, including a charcoal fire and pellet fire. 36 CFR § 261.52(a).
Landing of aircraft. 36 CFR 261.58 (y)

USDA Forest Service Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
Miller Island Closure
Forest Order Number: 06-22-01-24-07

Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50 (a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited in an area known as Miller Island within Klickitat County, Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, within the State of Washington. This Order becomes effective on November 19, 2024 and will remain in effect through November 19, 2026, unless rescinded sooner.

Prohibitions:

Being in the area after sundown or before sunrise. 36 CFR 261.58 (I)
Possession or use of metal detectors, electronic apparatus or devices for locating metals or minerals is prohibited for any purpose upon or within the boundaries of Miller Island for the protection of objects or areas of historical or archaeological interest. 36 CFR 261.53 (c).
Camping. 36 CFR 261.58 (e).
Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire, including a charcoal fire and pellet fire. 36 CFR § 261.52(a).
Landing of aircraft. 36 CFR 261.58 (y)

Closure Area:

All National Forest System (NFS) lands on Miller Island administrated by Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area within Klickitat County, State Of Washington.

Exemptions:

Pursuant to 36 CFR § 261.50(e), the following person are exempt from this order:

1) Persons with a Forest Service permit specifically authorizing the prohibited act or omission.

‘Persons” means natural person, corporation, company, partnership, trust, firm, or association of persons.
“Permit” means authorization in writing by a Forest Officer.“Forest Officer" means an employee of the Forest Service.

2) Any Federal, State or Local Officer or member of an organization firefighting force in the performance of an official duty.

3) Any person conducting Forest Service administrative work through an authorized contract or agreement.

Executed on this day 19th of November, 2024 in Hood River, Oregon.

Directions

From Portland, OR: Travel east on Interstate 84 to exit #41 which is just past the interstate tunnel...make sure; you are in the right lane before entering the tunnel. ; Take a right at the end of the off ramp and follow the signs to Eagle Creek Campground. ; The campground is located south of Eagle Creek Overlook Group Campground. From Cascade Locks, OR: Travel west on Interstate 84 approximately 3 miles to Bonneville Dam exit #40 (there is no westbound exit #41). Turn left at the stop sign, go under the interstate and then turn left onto the eastbound freeway entrance. Travel east approximately 1 mile on Interstate 84 to exit #41 which is just past the interstate tunnel...make sure you are in the right lane before entering the tunnel. Take a right at the end of the off ramp and follow the signs to the campground.