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.
Oregonians know that winter weather here can change in a minute, so always check road conditions on TripCheck.com before you go. If you know how to drive in the snow (you know who you are), make sure to carry chains and know how to use them. Or, invest in snow tires for the season.
⛈️ Stormy weather this week may impact holiday travel at roads and state parks across Oregon. Keep up to date with closures and safety advisories from @oregonstateparks and TripCheck.com before you head out.
⛺Several state parks are closed due to flooding and multiple downed trees, and some of the parks are experiencing active landslides. Please respect closed areas and do not pass barricades.
Currently Closed or Impacted Parks (due to storms):
- Ecola State Park: Closed due to landslides on Ecola Park Road.
- Silver Falls State Park: Almost all trails closed due to numerous downed trees and major storm damage.
- Detroit Lake State Park: Closed due to downed trees and restroom damage; assessments ongoing.
- Saddle Mountain State Park: Closed due to storm damage.
- Sarah Helmick State Recreation Site: Closed due to downed trees.
- Champoeg State Park & L.L. Stub Stewart State Park: Affected by downed trees and power outages.
- Columbia River Gorge: Several parks in the gorge are impacted.
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See our Winter Safety 101 story for tips before you head out or check out Oregon Department of Transportation’s tips on everything related to winter driving.
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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]
