Public health guidelines from the Oregon Health Authority for responsible outdoor recreation...
Prepare before you go:
Limit your recreation activities, and recreate only with people in your own household
Check what’s open before leaving home - Your favorite recreation area may remain closed, or need to be closed on a temporary basis to prevent crowding and protect public health
Plan ahead and come prepared as service levels may be different than you are accustomed to
Visitors may find limited restroom services available - Plan to bring your own soap, water, hand sanitizer and toilet paper
Bring a facial covering to cover your nose and mouth
Bring your own food and water bottle
Visit less crowded areas, visit during off-peak times, and have a back-up plan
Visit parks and recreation areas close to home, avoid overnight trips to minimize travel outside your immediate area for recreation
Not feeling well? Don’t go - If you have symptoms of a fever, cough, or shortness of breath, stay home
Take care when you get there:
Facial Coverings are required outdoors if unable to maintain physical distancing of six (6) feet or more (as of July 24, 2020, facial coverings are for ages 5 and up)
Be safe and responsible by choosing activities within your comfort zone
Leave no trace, and pack out what you pack in
Maintain your own personal hygiene like washing your hands often, or use hand sanitizer
Avoid crowds - Be prepared for last minute changes to ensure the safety and health of others
All of the standard ways to protect public health apply in the outdoors too, like maintaining physical distance - Keep at least six (6) feet between you and others enjoying the outdoors
Leave at least one parking space between your vehicle and the vehicle next to you
It is wildfire season - Please remain safe and vigilant to ensure forest health and safety - Do not start fires in un-designated areas - Check if your campground or park allows outdoor fires before you strike a match - If permitted, make sure you are building a campfire properly and that you have water or an extinguisher on hand - Before you leave, ensure the campfire is out - If it's too hot to touch, it's too hot to leave