United States Department of Agriculture For Immediate Release September 23, 2020 NEWS RELEASE Siuslaw National Forest Contact: Lisa Romano (541)-750 -7075, [email protected] Twitter: @siuslawnf www.fs.usda.gov/siuslaw Many developed recreation sites to reopen, some remain closed; campfire restrictions lifted Corvallis, OR: Many developed recreation sites that were closed following the historic Labor Day wind storm will be reopening at noon on Thursday, September 24. Downed trees and hanging limbs that created hazards at recreation sites are still being cleaned up; some day use recreation sites, access roads, and campgrounds will remain temporarily closed until further notice. With the reduced fire danger due to cooler, wetter weather, campfire restrictions have been lifted. "The number of trees and limbs that came down in the storm earlier this month made many of our recreation sites unsafe for visitors," said Robert Sanchez, forest supervisor. "Some of these places, like Cape Perpetua and Drift Creek Falls, were especially hard hit. We appreciate people's patience as we work to clean up these sites and make them safe for everyone to enjoy again." The recreation sites that will remain temporarily closed are listed below. Some campgrounds that typically close for the season at the end of September will not reopen this season; they are identified below. The closed day use sites will reopen as soon as it is safe to do so. Ranger District Trail Central Coast Discovery Loop #1387 Temporary Closure Central Coast Giant Spruce #1365 Temporary Closure Central Coast Gwynn Creek #1371 Temporary Closure Central Coast Saint Perpetua #1306 Temporary Closure Central Coast Whispering Spruce #1305 Temporary Closure Hebo Cascade Head – Rainforest #1310 Temporary Closure Hebo Hart’s Cove #1303 Temporary Closure Hebo Drift Creek Falls #1378 Temporary Closure Hebo Battle Lake #1302 Temporary Closure Ranger District Trailhead Central Coast Cape Perpetua TH Temporary Closure Central Coast Cape Perpetua Giant Spruce Trail TH Temporary Closure Central Coast Cape Perpetua Saint Perpetua TH Temporary Closure <Continues> USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender. United States Department of Agriculture Central Coast Cape Perpetua Whispering Spruce TH Temporary Closure Hebo Battle Lake TH Temporary Closure Hebo Harts Cove TH Temporary Closure Hebo Drift Creek FallsTH Temporary Closure Hebo Pioneer-Indian TH (at Hebo Lake) Temporary Closure Hebo Cascade Head - Rainforest North TH Temporary Closure Hebo Cascade Head - Rainforest South TH Temporary Closure Ranger District Campground Central Coast Carter Lake Seasonal Closure Central Coast Tahkenitch Seasonal Closure Central Coast Tyee Seasonal Closure Central Coast Waxmyrtle Seasonal Closure Central Coast Marys Peak Seasonal Closure Central Coast North Fork Siuslaw Seasonal Closure Central Coast Rock Creek Seasonal Closure Central Coast Canal Creek – Group Campground Seasonal Closure Central Coast River Edge – Group Campground Seasonal Closure Hebo Castle Rock – Group Campground Seasonal Closure Ranger District Day Use Site Central Coast Cape Perpetua Visitor Center Temporary Closure Ranger District Road Central Coast Cape Perpetua VC Road #1000519 Temporary Closure Hebo Cascade Head Road #1861 Temporary Closure Before leaving home, visitors must check online or by phone to find out which recreation sites are open; this list will be updated regularly as recreation sites reopen. Travelers should be prepared to find debris and possibly downed trees on lesser used and spur roads and should be aware of possible hazards, such as dangling limbs, in forested areas. Due to Covid-19, Siuslaw National Forest offices are conducting the majority of public business by phone, email, or through web-based transactions. Members of the public should call to schedule an appointment to conduct any critical in-person business. ### USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender. .