Partially closed
Malheur National Forest is partially closed.
Why this statusActive wildfire in or next to this forest: Second Flat (105,854 acres, 99% contained). Area, road, and trail closures are likely — check the forest's alerts & notices page.
Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT
The Malheur National Forest is a National Forest in the U.S.
About Malheur National Forest
The Malheur National Forest is a National Forest in the U.S. state of Oregon. It contains more than 1.4 million acres (5,700 km2) in the Blue Mountains of eastern Oregon. The forest consists of high desert grasslands, sage, juniper, pine, fir, and other tree species. Elevations vary from about 4,000 feet (1,200 m) to the 9,038-foot (2,755 m) peak of Strawberry Mountain. The Strawberry Mountains of eastern Oregon extend east to west through the center of the forest. U.S. Route 395 runs south to north through the forest, while U.S. Route 26 runs east to west.
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How we read this status
We derive Malheur National Forest's status from NIFC wildfire perimeters over this forest's boundary — active fires only, not road, trail, or seasonal closures, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: Active wildfire in or next to this forest: Second Flat (105,854 acres, 99% contained). Area, road, and trail closures are likely — check… Full method: how we check park status.
