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Recreation in Douglas County

Douglas County Details $2.1 Million in Whistler’s Bend, Wildfire Fuels Contracts

Douglas County Details $2.1 Million in Whistler’s Bend, Wildfire Fuels Contracts

Douglas County has outlined more than $2.1 million in contracts for upper campground improvements at Whistler’s Bend and hazardous fuels reduction along 165 lane miles of county roads.

Major Rehabilitation Completed at Charles V. Stanton County Park

Major Rehabilitation Completed at Charles V. Stanton County Park

Douglas County has completed a nearly $4 million rehabilitation of Charles V. Stanton County Park, adding upgraded campsites, new facilities, river amenities and a restored helicopter play structure. A public ribbon cutting is set for September 29.

Umpqua National Forest Launches Online System for Free Firewood Permits

Umpqua National Forest Launches Online System for Free Firewood Permits

Umpqua National Forest visitors can now obtain free personal-use firewood permits online and print them from home. Each permit allows the collection of up to 10 cords per year.

Cooper Creek Park Boat Dock Improvements Completed

Cooper Creek Park Boat Dock Improvements Completed

Improvements to the boat docks and parking areas at Cooper Creek County Park are complete. The west boat ramp, dock and parking lot reopen Friday, Sept. 4, making both launch facilities available for Labor Day weekend.

ODFW Advises Against Harvesting Bay Clams in Alsea Bay

ODFW Advises Against Harvesting Bay Clams in Alsea Bay

ODFW recommends avoiding softshell and bay clams from the Alsea Bay estuary near Waldport after very high saxitoxin levels were detected in nearby Eckman Lake. The recommendation is limited to Alsea Bay and is not a coastwide closure.

Poole Creek Campground to Close September 7 for Construction Improvements

Poole Creek Campground to Close September 7 for Construction Improvements

Poole Creek Campground will close September 7 for construction and remain closed until summer 2027. Improvements will include upgraded campsite parking, new asphalt and roadwork, and refurbishment of the parking lot near the Poole Creek Boat Ramp.

Oregon Parks Opens Applications for $1.6 Million in Public Trail Project Grants

Oregon Parks Opens Applications for $1.6 Million in Public Trail Project Grants

Oregon Parks and Recreation is accepting applications for approximately $1.6 million in grants supporting new and improved public trails across Oregon. Letters of intent are due Sept. 30.