Travel Oregon’s first priority is the safety of our residents and visitors. Review the latest travel alerts and warnings relevant to your Oregon trip and learn how your trip may be affected.
Planning a trip?
Oregon is a big state. Wildfires can affect travel in parts of Oregon, but impacts are often localized. Check the current alerts below to see whether your destination is affected. If you’re looking for general guidance about traveling during wildfire season, read our Wildfire Travel FAQ. The AirNow Fire and Smoke Map is also a good tool to see if smoke is in your area. Also note:
- Respect highway closures, which you can find at Tripcheck.com.
- The Oregon Health Authority provides air purifiers for people with health risks and of certain age groups. Learn more about the Clean Air at Home effort.
Postpone your trip to these areas:
- Mt. Hood: Due to a Level 3 (Go Now) evacuation notice issued on Aug. 4, Mt. Hood Meadows is closed and visitors should stay away from the area and highways so fire personnel can do their jobs. Check the conditions page for updates. Nearby Timberline Lodge plans to reopen outdoor activities on Aug. 6 Check the webcam and conditions page for updates.
- Sisters: The city of Sisters in Central Oregon is asking travelers to postpone their trip to Sisters during this time. If you’re in the region, take this time to enjoy indoor activities like restaurants, shopping, movies, museums and more. Many businesses remain open and welcome visitors’ support. For the latest updates, see Visit Central Oregon’s wildfire page as well as centraloregonfire.org and Watch Duty.
The following large, active wildfires may impact travel in Oregon:
Mt. Hood & Columbia River Gorge
Check the region’s frequently updated travel page for alerts before you visit, including some evacuation orders and trail closures in the Mt. Hood National Forest.
🔥12 miles east of Government Camp: Grasshopper Fire (43,244 acres)
Eastern Oregon
🔥Hay Creek Complex
- 5 miles southeast of Shaniko Little Buck Fire (43,818 acres)
🔥Rowe Creek Complex
- North of Twickenham: Crosswhite Fire (325,973 acres)
- Between John Day River and Service-Creek Mitchell Highway: Camel Hump Fire (6,789 acres)
- Near Box Springs Butte: Box Springs Fire (21,432 acres)
🔥15 miles east of Pendleton: North Cayuse Fire (4,887 acres)
🔥In Wallowa, east of Highway 3 near Davis Creek: Burnt Creek Fire (4,169 acres)
🔥In Umatilla 4 miles east of Hagen Creek: Hagen Fire (40,804 acres)
🔥North Fork John Day Wilderness: the Olive Butte Fire (3,090 acres) and Salmon Fire (1,426 acres)
🔥In Richland, south of Halfway: Powder River Fire (21,088 acres)
🔥Southeast of Baker City: Fox Fire (79,008 acres)
🔥2 miles north of Anthony Lakes: the Anthony Fire (2,584 acres)
🔥South of Emigrant Butte, northwest of Burns: Egypt Fire (4,553 acres)
🔥9 miles west of Monument, Grant County: Bologna Fire (2,425 acres)
🔥Just west of Burns: Second Flat Fire (105,462 acres)
🔥South of Malheur Lake: Stubble Fire (15,673 acres)
🔥Southeast of Harney Lake: Jackass Butte Fire (24,742 acres)
🔥East of Diamond: Bald Mountain Fire (78,070 acres)
🔥East of Burns: Coleman Creek Fire (309,803 acres)
For more county-specific updates on evacuations, road closures and other local developments, check with the pages here: Gilliam Co, Wheeler Co, and Harney Co and Elkhorn Media Group.
Check current Eastern Oregon road closures before you travel.
Central Oregon
🔥9 miles southwest of Warm Springs: Bench Fire (67,079 acres)
🔥In Post, Crook County: Coyote Fire (17,448 acres)
🔥1.7 miles south of Paulina, Crook County: Henry Fire (29,888 acres)
🔥9 miles northwest of Crooked River Ranch: Akawa Butte Fire (27,491 acres)
🔥13 miles southeast of Mitchell: Shingle Fire (70,806 acres)
Southern Oregon
🔥14 miles northeast of the Rogue River: East Evans Creek Fire (15,580 acres)
Stay posted for alerts and always check the wildfire dashboard before you set out.
Portland Southbound I-5 Closure Alert
Travelers in and around Portland should be aware of the Southbound I-5 closure scheduled 24/7 for five weeks between Sep. 11-Oct. 16, 2026, just south of the Moda Center. The Oregon Department of Transportation will be performing repair work.
The closure will significantly impact travel times; it’s best to avoid morning or evening rush hours and take alternative routes.
Recommended detours:
- Southbound I-5 traffic will divert to Interstate 405. Drivers who usually take I-5 south through the Rose Quarter should anticipate longer travel times.
- For southbound traffic through the Rose Quarter it’s best to bypass the construction zone and take Interstate-205, which provides a parallel route.
Courtesy of Oregon Department of Transportation
Where can I find an Oregon Welcome Center?
Oregon’s Welcome Centers (Portland International Airport, Ashland, Brookings, Seaside, Ontario, Klamath Falls, Boardman and Oregon City) are valuable resources for travelers exploring the state. Our team of friendly and knowledgeable travel advisors can assist visitors with recommendations and itinerary-building, as well as complimentary printed visitor guides, brochures, state highway maps, and more. Kindly check the operating hours before your visit, as some centers may experience temporary closures during winter months or major holidays.
Additional visitor information is available by calling 1.800.547.7842 (Monday -Friday) or submitting your question to us via [email protected]
