Shady Cove

Beachie Creek and Lionshead Fires Closure

Update: October 21, 2026

FOREST ORDER #06-18-04-26-14

Pursuant to 16 USC § 551 and 36 CFR 261.50(a) and (b), and to provide for public safety, the acts listed below are prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands, roads and trails within the administrative boundaries of the Willamette National Forest. This Order is effective October 21, 2026, through October 20, 2027, unless rescinded sooner. This Order supersedes Order #06-18-04-26-06.

The Willamette National Forest has issued a closure order to restrict visitors from being on specific roads, trails, or developed recreation sites as listed in the Forest Order. The closed areas were impacted by the Beachie Creek and Lionshead Fires.

CLOSURE AREA DESCRIPTION:

All closures are contained in the State of Oregon, Marion and Linn Counties, within the Detroit Ranger District. The closed roads, trails, and recreation sites are depicted on the attached map, which is incorporated into this order as "Exhibit A.”

PROHIBITIONS:

Closed Roads and Associated Spur Roads, unless otherwise noted:

Being on a road. 36 CFR § 261.54(e)
1. Road 2209, Sections 32-34, 26-28, & 23-24, T 8S, R 4E, and Sections 19, 27-30, & 30, T 8S, R 5E
2. Road 2243-440, Sections 22, 23, 24, T10S, R 7E and Section 19 T10S, R 8E
3. Road 22-020, Homestead Road, Section 24, T 10S, R 6E, and Sections 19-20, 10S,R 7E
4. Road 2233-609, Section 13, 14, T 9S, R 6E

Roads Closed to motorized vehicles:

Operating, possessing or parking a motorized vehicle on the road. 36 CFR § 261.54(a).
1. Road 2207, Sections 25-28, 34, & 36, T 8S, R 4E, and Sections 31-33, T 8S, R 5E, and Sections 6-8, 16-17, & 20-21, T 9S, R 5E
2. Road 2223, Section 19, T 9S, R 5E

Closed Recreation Sites:

Entering or using a recreation site or portion thereof. 36 CFR § 261.58(b)

French Creek West Trailhead, Sections 21 & 24, T 9S, R 5E
Henline Falls Trailhead, Section 28, T 8S, R 4E
Henline Mountain Trailhead, Section 27, T as, R 4E
Little North Santiam (East) Trailhead (also known as Shady Cove Trailhead), Section 26, T 8S, R 4E
Nasty Rock Trailhead, Section 24, T 8S, R 4E
Opal Lake Trailhead, Section 17, T 9S, R 5E
Opal Creek Trailhead, Section 24, T8S, R4E
Shady Cove Campground, Sections 26 & 27, T 8S, R 4E
Three Pools Day Use Area, Section 34, T 8S, R 4E

EXEMPTIONS:

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

Persons with Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 (Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order), specifically exempting them from this Order;
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 U.S.C. § 551; 18 U.S.C. §§ 3551, 3571, and 3581.

Executed in Springfield, Oregon on this 21st day of October, 2026.

-Signed

Duane Bishop

Acting Forest Supervisor,

Willamette National Forest

Overview

Shady Cove campground remains closed due to wildfire damage.

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.