Dry Lake Horse Camp

The following acts are prohibited in the areas described by this order within the administrative boundaries of the Siuslaw National Forest. This order will become effective upon signature and shall be in effect May 2nd, 2025, through May 1st, 2027 or until rescinded.

AREA DESCRIPTION

The entirety of the Siuslaw National Forest lands, or parts thereof, are affected by the provisions of this order. Lands are contained within the following counties in Oregon: Tillamook, Yamhill, Polk, Benton, Lincoln, Lane, Douglas, and Coos.

PROHIBITIONS

1. 1) Camping. 36 CFR § 261.58(e)
   Camping is prohibited:
   1. Within posted areas at, or within 200 feet of, any developed recreation site or facility managed or owned by the Forest Service within the administrative boundaries of the
      Siuslaw National Forest.
   2. Within 200 feet of any administrative site, building, or facility managed or owned by the Forest Service within the administrative boundaries of the Siuslaw National Forest.
   3. Within any developed campground posted as closed. See List in Exhibit A and maps in Exhibits O – Q.
   4. Within the established boundaries of the Cascade Head Scenic Research Area and Experimental Forest. These areas are within T6S, R10W, Sections 3 – 10, 15 – 22, 30,
      and 31; and T6S, R11W, Sections 1, 2, 3, 10 – 15, and 23 - 27. See map in Exhibit C.
   5. Within the established boundaries of the Cape Perpetua Scenic Area in T15S, R12W, Sections 1, 2, 3, 10, 11, and 12; and T15S, R11W, Sections 6 and 7, except Cape Perpetua Campground during the operating season. See map in Exhibit D.
   6. Within the established boundaries of the Fairview Mountain Management Area in T16S, R11W, NE ¼ of Section 8. See map in Exhibit E.
   7. Within the established boundaries of the Rock Creek Management Area in T16S, R12W, Section 10. See map in Exhibit F.
   8. Within the established boundaries of the Big Creek Management Area in T16S, R12W, Section 15. See map in Exhibit F.
   9. Within the established boundaries of the Mary’s Peak Scenic Botanical Special Interest Area in T12S, R7W, Sections 19, 20, 21, 28 and 29, except Mary’s Peak Campground during the operating season. See map in Exhibit G.
   10. Within the established boundaries of the Corvallis Watershed on National Forest System Lands in T12S, R7W, Sections 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 21-28, 34, and 35. See map in Exhibit G.
   11. Within the South Jetty area as described: The area begins at the National Forest boundary at the southeast corner of the Beach 6/Crab Dock Day Use Area parking lot; then proceeds west to the foredune; then proceeds north along the foredune to the Forest boundary along the Siuslaw River; then proceeds southeast along the Forest boundary until reaching the starting point. This area is within T18S, R12W, Sec 16. See map in Exhibit H.
   12. Within the area as described: Beginning at the entrance of Tahkenitch Landing Campground at Highway 101; the area boundary proceeds east along Forest Road 1089229 to the Tahkenitch Landing Boat Ramp; then proceeds south along Tahkenitch Lake to Elbow Lake Creek; then proceeds west to Highway 101; then proceeds north along 101 until reaching the starting point. This area is within T20S, R12W, Sections 29 and 32. See map in Exhibit I.
   13. Within 200 feet of Loon Lake, T20S, R12W NW 1/3 of Section 4. See map in Exhibit J.
   14. Within off-highway vehicle (OHV) areas within the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area (ODNRA) outside of Forest Service designated OHV sand camp sites. These areas are within T19S, R12W, Sections 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, 32, and 33; T22S, R13W, Sections 23 – 26, 35, and 36; T23S, R13W, Sections 22, 23, 26, 27, and 34; and T24S, R13W, Sections 3, 4, 9, 10, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, 33, and 34. See maps in Exhibits K and L.
   15. On National Forest System lands within 1,000 feet of the Lakeside Cemetery (including lands within the cemetery proper). This area is located in Coos County within T23S, R13W, Section 13 as described: The area boundary begins at the intersection of US Highway 101 and Airport Way, then proceeds to the southeast for approximately 700 feet along the southern right-of-way of Airport Way until reaching the USFS/private land boundary, then proceeds south for approximately 1,850 feet along the USFS/private land boundary, until reaching the next USFS/private land boundary, then proceeds west for approximately 1,300 feet until reaching the next USFS/private land boundary, then proceeds north along the USFS/private land boundary until reaching US Highway 101, then proceeds to the northeast along the southern edge of the USFS Highway 101 rightof-way until reaching the starting point. See map in Exhibit M.
   16. Within 400 feet of Hall Lake and Schuttpelz Lake in T23S, R13W, Section 1. See map in Exhibit N.
   17. Within the established boundaries of the Mount Hebo Special Interest Area in T4S, R9W, Sections 11 – 15, 22, 23, 24, and 26; and T4S, R8W, Sections 18 and 19. See map in Exhibit R.
   18. Within the portions of the ODNRA that are designated as “developed corridors” in the Oregon Dunes Management Plan. These areas are within T18S, R12W, Sections 16, 21,
       28, 33, and 34; T19S, R12W, Sections 4, 27, 32, 34, and 38; T20S, R12W, Sections 4, 5, 8, 17, 20, 29, and 32: T21S, R12W, Sections 5 and 18; T22S, R12W, Sections 23 and 26; T23S, R12W, Sections 12, 13, and 23; and T24S, R12W, Sections 10, 15, 29, 32, and 33. See maps in Exhibits S - W.
2. Camping for a period longer than allowed by the order. 36 CFR § 261.58(a)
   1. a) Camping, occupying, or otherwise leaving camping equipment and/or related supplies overnight for a period longer than 14 calendar days in a consecutive 30-day period. Occupant must move off the Forest after 14 days; return to the Forest must not occur before 30 days have passed:
      1. Within all developed campgrounds listed on Exhibit A and displayed on Exhibits O – Q, or
      2. Within all designated sand camp sites within the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. See list of sand camps in Exhibit B and maps on Exhibits K
         and L.
   2. Camping, occupying, or otherwise leaving camping equipment and/or related supplies overnight for a period longer than 14 calendar days in a consecutive 60-day period. Occupant must move off the Forest after 14 days; return to the Forest must not occur before 60 days have passed:
      1. Within the undeveloped areas of the forest where camping is not otherwise prohibited by this forest order.
3. Being in the area between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. unless lawfully camping or visiting a person camping in that area. 36 CFR § 261.58(u)
   1. Within all developed campgrounds listed in Exhibit A and displayed in Exhibits O – Q.
4. Using a campsite or other area described in the order by more than the number of users allowed by the order. 36 CFR § 261.58(f)
   1. For each developed campground, the maximum number of people per campsite is listed in Exhibit A.
   2. The maximum number of users is 20 people per standard site, and 40 people per group site, within all designated OHV sand camp sites in the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. See Exhibit B.
5. Possessing, parking or leaving more than two vehicles, except motorcycles or bicycles, per camp unit. 36 CFR § 261.58(i)
   1. Within developed campgrounds listed in Exhibit A and displayed on Map Exhibits O -Q. The two-vehicle limit does not apply to group campgrounds; group campgrounds have higher vehicle parking limits as listed on Exhibit A.
      1. Vehicles are defined as any licensed motorized vehicle, meeting Oregon Revised Statutes, for operation on public highways. This definition also includes
         recreational vehicles and towed trailers.
6. Parking or leaving a vehicle in violation of posted instructions § 261.58(g)
   1. Within all designated OHV sand camp sites in the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. The maximum number of vehicles is five per standard site, and 10 vehicles per group site. See Exhibit B.
   2. On all other lands managed by the Forest Service within the administrative boundary of the Siuslaw National Forest.
7. Parking or leaving a vehicle outside a parking space assigned to one’s own campsite. 36 CFR § 261.58(h)
   1. Within developed campgrounds listed in Exhibit A and displayed in Map Exhibits O -Q.
8. Entering or using a developed recreation site or portion thereof when closed to the public. 36 CFR § 261.58(b)
   1. While without a valid reservation permit when the site is designated by the Forest Service for reservation.

EXEMPTIONS

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

1. Persons with a permit, written authorization by a Forest officer, or special use authorization specifically authorizing the otherwise prohibited act or omission, and approved contractors and their agents directly engaged in approved work outlined in an operating plan or permit allowing extended stay in excess of this order.
2. Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of an official duty.

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 $5,000.00 for an individual or $10,000.00 for a corporation or imprisonment for not more than six months or both (16 USC Section 551; 18 USC Sections 3551, 3571, and 3581).