With improving conditions on the Little Lava Fire and continued progress, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with the Sunriver Police Department and fire managers, are adjusting evacuation levels.
Summary of evacuation changes:
Most areas previously Level 1 (Be Ready) are returned to normal. This area includes:
- West of Hwy 97 south of Lava Butte and adjacent to Sunriver, south to Vandevert Rd including the Sunriver Business Park, Caldera Springs, Crosswater and Vandevert Ranch.
- Oregon Water Wonderland and Big River Drive area north of South Century Dr (FS Rd 42).
All areas previously Level 2 (Be Set) are reduced to level 1. This area includes:
- Areas west of the Deschutes River from Fall River Estates north to Spring River Rd, including Fall River Estates, River Forest Acres, River Meadows, Stage Stop Meadows, and Deschutes River Recreational Homesites.
- Areas north of Spring River Rd west of the Deschutes River including Besson Rd area and Spring River Acres.
- Sunriver
All Level 3 (Go Now) areas will remain the same.
Current Evacuation Levels are as follows:
Current Level 3 (Go Now):
Deschutes National Forest south of FS Rd 46 (Century Drive), west of FS Rd 41 and the Deschutes River (South of Benham Falls Road), north of FS Rd 40, and east of the of the north/south section of Century Drive (Excluding Elk and Lava Lake Resorts, cabins and campgrounds). This area includes: Mt. Bachelor, Wanoga Butte and snow park, Kapka Snow Park, Edison Snow Park, Todd Horse Camp, Sparks Lake, Devils Lake.
Areas West of the Forest Boundary, north of FS Rd 42 (South Century Dr), east of FS Rd 4240, and north to the FS Rd 40 (and adjacent Level 3 Evacuation areas. This area includes Pistol, Sitkum and Anns Buttes.
Level 3: Means “GO” evacuate now. Leave immediately! Danger to your area is current or imminent, and you should evacuate immediately. If you choose to ignore this advisement, you must understand that emergency services may not be available to assist you further. DO NOT delay leaving to gather any belongings or make efforts to protect your home. This will be the last notice you receive.
Current Level 2 (Be Set):
There are no current Level 2 (Be Set) areas.
Current Level 1 (Be Ready):
- Areas west of the Deschutes River from Fall River Estates north to Spring River Rd, including Fall River Estates, River Forest Acres, River Meadows, Stage Stop Meadows, and Deschutes River Recreational Homesites.
- Private property north of Spring River Rd west of the Deschutes River, and east of the Deschutes National Forest Boundary including Besson Rd area and Spring River Acres.
- Sunriver
Level 1: Means “BE READY“ for potential evacuation. Residents should be aware of the danger that exists in their area, monitor emergency services websites and local media outlets for information. This is the time for preparation and precautionary movements of persons with special needs, mobile property and (under certain circumstances) pets and livestock. If conditions worsen, emergency services personnel may contact you via an emergency notification system.
Current maps including evacuation areas can be found at: https://deschutes.org/
For fire information, you can visit the Central Oregon Fire Information site at: www.centraloregonfire.org
Posted 9/12/24:
Effective immediately, the Deschutes National Forest has updated and enlarged two temporary emergency fire closure areas on the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District due to the Bachelor Complex, Flat Top Fire and Firestone Fire.
The Bachelor Complex includes Little Lava Fire and Backside Fire as well as 30+ smaller fires within the area around Mt. Bachelor.
Bachelor Complex | Temporary Emergency Fire Closure
The emergency closure order for the Bachelor Complex of fires includes the following closed locations. Please see attached for full closure order and closure order map.
The following developed and dispersed recreation sites are temporarily closed:
- AC/DC Shelter
- Aspen Boat Launch and Trailhead
- Benham Falls East Day Use
- Benham Falls West Trailhead
- Besson Day Use
- Big Eddy Day Use
- Corral Swamp Trailhead
- Dillon Falls Day Use
- Edison Shelter
- Edison SnoPark
- Green Gate Trailhead
- Kapka Butte SnoPark
- Kwohl Shelter
- Lava Island Day Use Area
- Lucky Lake Trailhead
- Meadow Day Use Area
- Mt. Bachelor Resort
- Quinn Creek Trailhead
- Quinn Meadow Horse Camp
- Rimrock Trailhead
- Rock Viewpoint
- Royal Flush Trailhead
- Sheridan Shelter
- Six Lakes Trailhead
- Slough Day Use
- Storm King Trailhead
- Todd Creek Horse Camp
- Todd Creek Trailhead
- Tyler’s Trailhead
- Wake Butte Trailhead
- Wanoga SnoPark
- Wanoga SnoPlay
Roads in the area:
- All National Forest System Roads found within the area closure are closed. Cascade Lakes Highway (NFSR 46) and NFSR 42 will remain open for public use.
Firestone & Flat Top Fires | Temporary Emergency Fire Closure
An emergency closure for the Firestone and Flat Top Fires burning 26 miles east of La Pine is now in effect. Please see attached for full closure order and closure order map.
The following developed and dispersed recreation sites are temporarily closed:
- Pine Mountain Observatory
- Pine Mountain Campground
- NFSR 25 OHV Trailhead (RD 25 Trailhead)
- NFSR 2510 OHV Trailhead (Rd 2510 Trailhead)
- Camp 2 (II) OHV Trailhead
- Groundhog OHV Trailhead
- China Hat Campground
- South Lava OHV Trailhead
- South Ice Cave Picnic Area
Roads in the area:
- All National Forest System Roads found within the area closure are closed. Oregon Outback Scenic Byway (SR 31) will remain open for public use. NFSR 18 north and south of the closure boundary will remain open for public use.
For information regarding temporary emergency closures on the Deschutes National Forest visit fs.usda.gov/alerts/deschutes/alerts-notices.
