Wallowa-Whitman National Forest
Wallowa-Whitman National Forest covers 2,392,508 acres across Idaho.
Current notices posted by the managing agency. Checked Oct. 5, 2026.
- Closure: McCully Fire Closure This closure is necessary to provide protection for forest users, firefighting personnel and natural resources from the current fire hazards associated with existing and predicted wildfire activity. Since Oct. 3, 2026.
- Closure: Anthony Fire Area Closure Area closed for the protection of public health and safety. Since Aug. 31, 2026.
- Closure: Anthony Fire Area Closure Closed for the protection of public health and safety. Since July 21, 2026.
Check current closures and fire restrictions for Wallowa-Whitman National Forest on the managing agency's own page.
Wallowa-Whitman National Forest map
Wallowa-Whitman National Forest boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
One agency fire restriction order is recorded for this unit as of Oct. 5, 2026. Each links the signed order.
- PHASE A FIRE RESTRICTIONS Wallowa-Whitman NATIONAL FOREST Effective July 10, 2026. following acts are prohibited on all National Forest System Lands within the boundaries of the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest.
County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.
Common questions
- Wallowa-Whitman National Forest has 8 district offices: Blue Mountains Interagency Dispatch Center in Grande (541-963-7171), Clarkston - Hells Canyon National Recreation Area in Clarkston (509-758-0616), La Grande Ranger District in La Grande (541-962-8500), Oxbow - Hells Canyon Creek Visitor Center and Boat Launch in Oxbow (541-785-3395), Riggins - Hells Canyon National Recreation Area in South Riggins (208-628-3916), Wallowa Mountains Office in Joseph (541-426-5546), Whitman Ranger District in Baker City (541-523-6391), and Whitman Ranger District - Pine Field Office in Halfway (541-742-7511).
- Wallowa-Whitman National Forest is managed through 2 ranger districts: La Grande Ranger District and Whitman Ranger District.
Camping on Wallowa-Whitman National Forest
Fire restrictions change by district and season: check the current alerts and restrictions before you go.
Wallowa-Whitman National Forest maps
- Interactive forest map from the Forest Service
- Motor Vehicle Use Maps: which roads are open to which vehicles, and so where you can legally drive to a dispersed site
- Forest visitor map
Ranger district offices
| Wallowa-Whitman National Forest Supervisor's Office | Baker City, OR | 541-523-6391 | Open to the public; Monday- Thursday, 10 am- 12 pm; 12:45 - 3pm | Friday, 10 am- |
| Blue Mountains Interagency Dispatch Center | Grande, OR | 541-963-7171 | By appointment only |
| Clarkston - Hells Canyon National Recreation Area | Clarkston, WA | 509-758-0616 | Monday-Friday, 7:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| La Grande Ranger District | La Grande, OR | 541-962-8500 | Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Oxbow - Hells Canyon Creek Visitor Center and Boat Launch (visitor center) | Oxbow, OR | 541-785-3395 | 7 days a week, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time | May 15- September 3 |
| Riggins - Hells Canyon National Recreation Area | South Riggins, ID | 208-628-3916 | Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Wallowa Mountains Office | Joseph, OR | 541-426-5546 | Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Whitman Ranger District | Baker City, OR | 541-523-6391 | Open to the public; Monday- Thursday, 10 am- 12 pm; 12:45 - 3pm | Friday, 10 am- |
| Whitman Ranger District - Pine Field Office | Halfway, OR | 541-742-7511 | Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | April-September |
Public lands next to Wallowa-Whitman National Forest
- Wilderness areaHells Canyon Wilderness lies inside Wallowa-Whitman National Forest.
- National forestWallowa-Whitman National Forest borders Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest.
- National forestWallowa-Whitman National Forest borders Payette National Forest.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
- geo.dot.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
- en.wikipedia.org (accessed 2026-09-30)
- fs.usda.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
- fs.usda.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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