Badger Lake Campground

Campground closure

Site Closed

Closure in place for Grasshopper Fire

There is a closure in place for the Grasshopper Fire, located in Hood River and Wasco Counties east of Mt. Hood. The order was updated Thursday, October 1, 2026. The closure is necessary to provide protection for forest users, firefighting personnel, and natural resources.

Mt. Hood National Forest, Barlow and Hood River Ranger Districts
FOREST ORDER NO. 06-06-01-26-18

Grasshopper Fire Closure Reduction

Pursuant to 16 USC § 551 and 36 CFR 261.50 (a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited on the Barlow and Hood River Ranger Districts of the Mt. Hood National Forest as shown on the attached map (Exhibit A). These prohibitions will become effective October 01, 2026, and will remain in effect until December 31, 2026, or until updated or rescinded.

Going into or being upon National Forest System lands, roads, or trails within the fire closure area.

Going onto or being within an area closed for public health and safety. 36 CFR § 261.53 (e)
Being upon a closed road. 36 CFR § 261.54 (e)
Being on a closed trail. 36 CFR § 261.55 (a)

CLOSURE DESCRIPTION:

As depicted on “Exhibit A” the following area as administered by the Mt. Hood National Forest shall be closed as described:

The Fire Closure Area boundary begins at the intersection of Forest Road 48 and Hwy 35, then continues south, then east, and then north along Forest Road 48 to its intersection with the Forest Road 4860, then continues north along the 4860 to the intersection with 4814 then north to the intersection with 4811, then north to the intersection of 4810. Then continues east along the 4810 to the Forest Boundary. The line continues north along the Forest Boundary to Forest Road 44, then continues west along the 4400 to the intersection of the Forest Road 4430, then continues north to the intersection with Forest Road 1720, then continues south along Forest Road 1720 to the intersection of Forest Road 17 and Forest Road 44, then continues west along Forest Road 44 to the intersection of Forest Road 4400-620 spur, then continues along Forest Road 4400-620 to the intersection of with Trail #688 Surveyor’s Ridge , then continues west along Trail #688 Surveyor’s Ridge to the intersection of Trail #678 Zigzag, then continues west to Oregon State Highway 35. The closure then follows Oregon state Highway 35 south until it intersects with Forest Road 48, as shown on the attached map.

The closure isn’t applicable to private or state inholdings. Forest Road 44 is open from the eastern forest boundary to the intersection of 4430. Trail # 678 Zigzag and Trail # 688 Surveyors Ridge are open.

Being on any National Forest System road or associated spur roads, within the Fire Closure Area, as shown on the attached map (Exhibit A) including but not limited to those and listed below. 36 C.F.R. § 261.54(e).

FSR 2700
FSR 2710
FSR 2711
FSR 2720
FSR 2730
FSR 3520
FSR 3530
FSR 3540
FSR 44 between OR-Hwy 35 & FSR 620
FSR 44 between FSR 17 & FSR 4430
FSR 4410
FSR 4420
FSR 4421
FSR 4450
FSR 4810 west of 4811
FSR 4811 north of 4810
FSR 4812
FSR 4813
FSR 4860
FSR 4870
FSR 4880
FSR 4890
FSR 4891

Being on any National Forest System trail within the Fire Closure Area, as shown on the attached map (Exhibit A) including but not limited to those below. 36 C.F.R. § 261.55(a).

#449 Super Connector (South of FSR1720)
#450 Lookout Mountain
#455 Bottle Prairie
#456 Fifteenmile
#456A Fret Creek
#457 Cedar Creek
#458 Divide
#460 Tygh Creek
#460A Tygh Creek Cut Away
#462 Jordan Cutoff
#463 Boulder Lake
#463A Little Boulder
#463B Boulder Lake Shore
#464 Crane Prairie
#467 Post Camp
#468 School Canyon
#469 Little Badger
#471 Bonney Meadows
#472 Hidden Meadows
#473 Forest Creek
#474 Knebal Springs
#475 Rocky Butte
#477 Badger Creek Cutoff
#478 Boulder Creek
#479 Badger Creek
#480 Gumjuwac
#496 Eightmile Loop
#670 Barlow Ridge
#680 Jean Lake
#683 Underhill
#685 Gunsight Butte
#685B Camp Windy
#900 (closed north of FSR4812 junction)
#901
#902
#903
#904
#905
#907
#908
#909
#914
#916

Developed Recreations sites closed through this order include but are not limited to:

FS-Operated:

Badger Creek TH
Badger Lake CG
Billy Bob Sno Park
Bonney Meadows CG
Boulder Lake Dispersed Area
Boulder Lake TH
Fifteenmile CG
Fivemile Butte Lookout
Flag Point LO
Fret Creek TH
High Prairie TH
Little Badger CG
Little John CG
Pocket Creek Sno Park
School Canyon TH
Surveyor’s Ridge South TH
Underhill CG

ARM Operated:

Bonney Crossing CG

Lost Lake Operated:

Knebal Springs CG
Pebble Ford CG

EXEMPTIONS:

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

Any person with a permit specifically authorizing the otherwise prohibited act or omission.
Any Federal, State, or local official or member of an organized rescue or firefighting force in the performance of an official duty.
Owners or lessees of land within the closed area.

These prohibitions are in addition to the general prohibitions in 36 CFR part 261, subpart A.

Violations of these Prohibitions are punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 for an individual and $10,000 for an organization or imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both. [16 USC § 551, 18 USC § 3559 and § 3571].

PURPOSE:

The closure is necessary to provide protection for forest users, firefighting personnel, and natural resources.

Executed in Sandy, Oregon this 30th day of September, 2026.

Digitally signed 09/30/2026 by
/s/Gar Abbas
Deputy Forest Supervisor
Mt. Hood National Forest

Badger Lake Campground is adjacent to Badger Lake and one of the major portals to the Badger Creek Wilderness. It's a rough drive to the campground, but campers are rewarded with a beautiful lake and access to the Badger Creek Wilderness with nearby access to Badger Lake Trail #479A and Badger Creek Trail.

Fees

$10/campsite/night

Rules

Wilderness regulations apply. Motorized boats are prohibited in Badger Lake.

Directions

From Sandy, OR - Follow Highway 26 East to merge onto Highway 35 North. Continue on Hwy 35 for 4.5 miles and turn right onto Forest Road 48 and continue 15.3 miles. Turn left onto Forest Road 4860 and head north for 7 miles. Turn right onto FR 4860-140 spur and continue for 4 miles until you reach Badger Lake campground. FR 4860-140 may require high clearance or 4WD. From Hood River, OR - Follow Highway 35 South for 34 miles. Turn left onto Forest Road 48 and continue 15.3 miles. Turn right onto Forest Road 4860 and head north for 7 miles. Turn left onto FR 4860-140 spur and continue for 4 miles until you reach Badger Lake campground. FR 4860-140 may require high clearance or 4WD. From Tygh Valley, OR - Follow Wamic Market road for approximately 6 miles. Continue onto Rock Creek / White River Road for another 7 miles. Once you reach the forest boundary you will be on Forest Road 48 which you will follow for 6.6 miles. Turn right onto Forest Road 4860 and head north for 7 miles. Turn right onto FR 4860-140 spur and continue for 4 miles until you reach Badger Lake campground. FR 4860-140 may require high clearance or 4WD. **These roads are rough and not recommended for passenger cars. Trailers are not allowed on the 140 spur. Please contact the ranger district for road conditions. (Map Location: T3S R10E S20)