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Umatilla National Forest
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The Umatilla National Forest, located in the Blue Mountains of southeast Washington and northeast Oregon, covers 1.4 million acres of diverse landscapes and plant communities. The Forest has some mountainous terrain, but most of the Forest consists of v-shaped valleys separated by narrow ridges or plateaus.
The landscape also includes heavily timbered slopes, grassland ridges and benches and
bold basalt outcroppings. Elevation range from 1,600 to 8,000 feet above sea level. Changes in weather are common, but summers are generally warm and dry with cool evenings. Cold, snowy winters and mild temperatures during spring and fall can be expected.
Camping
BULL PRAIRIE CAMPGROUNDOvernight and Day Use
LOCATION 4000Bull Prairie Campground is located 36 miles south of Heppner, Oregon on FS Road 2039.
ACCESS From Heppner travel south on Highway 207 for approximately 36 miles. Follow signs to Bull Prairie Recreational Area on FS Road 2039.
FACILITIES 28 tent/trailer sites, 16 day use sites, Drinking Water, Restroom Facilities
FEES $12.00/a night
ATTRACTIONS Fishing (Blue Gill, Brook and Rainbow Trout), Boating (No Motors Allowed), Hiking (Bull Prairie Trail #3056), Beautiful 28 acre Lake
CONSIDERATIONS Bull Prairie Campground is on a first-come, first-serve basis and is managed by Bluewood Recreation Managementwww.bluewood.com
FAIRVIEW CAMPGROUNDOvernight and Day Use
LOCATION 4300Fairview Campground is 34 miles south of Heppner, Oregon on State Highway 207.
ACCESS From Heppner travel south on Highway 207 for approximately 34 miles.
FACILITIES 5 Sites, Restrooms, NO Drinking water or electricity
FEES No Charge
ATTRACTIONS 4 miles from Bull Prairie Lake. top
PENLAND LAKE CAMPGROUNDOvernight and Day Use
LOCATION 4950Penland Lake Campground is 28 miles southeast of Heppner, Oregon on Forest Road #2103.
ACCESS Take Willow Creek Road (County Road 678), just south of Heppner -pproximately 23 miles to FS Road 21. Follow FS Road 21 for about 3 miles to FS Road 2103. Follow 2103 for 2 miles to Penland Lake.
FACILITIES 17 Sites, 7 Sites are tent only, NO Drinking water or electricityRestrooms
FEES No Charge
ATTRACTIONSFishing (Blue Gill and Rainbow Trout), Boating (Electric Motors Only)
CONSIDERATIONS Access to the lake may be hindered in the springtime due to muddy roads, specifically FS Road 2103.
Trails
The trail difficulty level represents the degree of challenge that a trail presents to an average users physical ability and skill. Difficulty levels are based on the trail condition and location factor such as trail alignment, steepness of grade, clearing width, tread conditions, gain or loss of elevation -vailability of drinking water, type of natural barriers that must be crossed, exposure to cliffs and steep slopes, length of trip and
other appropriate criteria.
A trail will often be rated differently for different kinds of use. For example - trail may be rated as Easiest for hiker, but Most Difficult for pack and saddle stock use because of the narrow clearing-width.
Trail difficulty levels can even be different for the same type of use, depending on the specific activities. For example - trail may pose different challenges for a day-use horseback ride, than for a horseback rider leading a string of pack stock with camping equipment. A trail, which has a 36-inch wide, smooth, gravel surface, might usually be classed as an Easiest difficulty level, but if it is located on the side of a steep, rocky cliff where one wrong step means a 500-foot fall. It would be rated a More Difficult or Most Difficult.
Trail difficulty ratings are based on the conditions of the local are so similar trails in a different area might be rated differently.
Horseback Riding
Backcountry trails in the Blue Mountains are busier that ever before. Crowding, litter and pollution are becoming part of our outdoor experience. We face a choice as horseback travelers do nothing and see the quality of our outdoor experience decline, or reduce our impact on the land and see its beauty and solitude preserved. We can reduce our impact and have a quality experience by keeping groups small, traveling the less-used trails, improving our camp etiquette, using lightweight and compact equipment and
adopting a pack-it-in- pack-it-out philosophy.
Fishing and Hunting
Fishing
From parks to ponds, Heppner Ranger District is where to go to experience a wide variety of great fishing locations.
A large variety of fishing opportunities (rivers, streams and
ponds) exist on the North Fork John Day Ranger District - Ukiah, Oregon.
2004 Fishing Derby. The 14th annual Ukiah Kids Fishing Derby will be held on Saturday June 12th, 2004 at the Twin Ponds, 6 miles south of Ukiah. The event is scheduled for free fishing weekend, so no fishing license is required during the event. The derby is open to all kids ages 026 years old. Parents are encouraged to come and help their children have a positive fishing experience. All kids must be accompanied by an adult at the event. There will be a biggest fish contest for all participants. The first, second and
third largest fish in each age group will receive a prize. There will also be a casting contest, with prizes awarded in each age class. Educational posters will be set up at the derby to provide children with fun facts about fish. The Battle Mountain AMVETS and Ladies Auxiliary will provide free hot dogs, hamburgers and
soda to participants, parents and
volunteers. Kids need to bring their own fishing rod and gear. Bait will be provided at the event for those that need it.
Located on the Pomeroy Ranger District are streams just waiting for a fishing line to be dropped in. The water runs clear, mainly because all the streams originate on our District and
cold. Fish thrive in these waters, thus giving fishermen tremendous opportunities to catch the big one.
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, in cooperation with the Umatilla National Forest, stocked six ponds on the south end of the Walla Walla Ranger District with catchable sized rainbow trout this past June 2003.
More Info
of Eastern Oregon and Southeastern Washington, the Umatilla National Forest offers a variety of recreational opportunities.
Kids Corner EMPLOYMENT Umatilla National Forest Temporary Job
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It was renamed the Umatilla National Forest on July 1, 1908
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Trail Heads with Horse Facilities in The Umatilla National Forest For complete details of facilities, driving directions and mapsplease see the GUIDE TO OET For
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