Public Access
PORT BLAKELY FORESTLANDS PUBLIC ACCESS STATUS
Port Blakely forestland in Washington and Oregon is open for public access subject to our policies outlined below.
Please be aware that Port Blakely forestland is closed to public access any time there is a red flag weather warning issued for the area for increased fire danger. This weather condition closure overrides any messaging on our website or signage on gates.
Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our forests safe!
Visiting Port Blakely Property
We have a long tradition of welcoming the public to our private forestlands for recreation, and our policies have been refined over the years to address safety, operation, and environmental concerns. Please review our policies before visiting and exercise good judgment, for your safety and the safety of others.
While our lands offer many recreational opportunities, they are not parks and not publicly owned. Please be considerate and respectful of these lands and other users so that we can continue to keep our lands open to the public. Please abide by the signage restrictions; where no sign is posted, no public access is allowed.
- Please observe all state hunting and fishing regulations.
- Please don’t block the gates. Vehicles blocking gates will be towed.
- Please do not cut firewood, remove brush, or any other forest products.
- Please don’t damage trees, roads, gates, or equipment, or engage in any form of construction.
- Help us keep our forests healthy by keeping bikes and horses on roads only.
- Please pack your trash out with you.
- Help us keep an eye out—report vandalism, garbage dumping, and other offenses by calling (360) 570-1992.
- Road access is subject to change without notice.
While we try to keep our gates and entrances posted with current information, access and road restrictions can and do change without notice. Motorized vehicles are generally prohibited though you are welcome to walk in. Bicycles and horses are welcome, provided you use established roadways. Always stay alert for authorized vehicles traveling these roadways. While public access may be restricted at times, Port Blakely employees are allowed motorized access on all Port Blakely lands as a benefit of employment.
Road access is subject to change without notice.
While we try to keep our gates and entrances posted with current information, access and road restrictions can and do change without notice. Motorized vehicles are generally prohibited though you are welcome to walk in. Bicycles and horses are welcome, provided you use established roadways. Always stay alert for authorized vehicles traveling these roadways. While public access may be restricted at times, Port Blakely employees are allowed motorized access on all Port Blakely lands as a benefit of employment.
Regardless of status shown on this website or on gate signage, Port Blakely lands are automatically closed to public access during a Red Flag Warning, Fire Weather Watch, or Excessive Heat Watch event.
A Red Flag Warning/Fire Weather Watch/Excessive Heat Watch is a fire weather warning issued by the local National Weather Service. It indicates that the day's weather conditions will contribute to extreme fire behavior if a brush fire does start.
We do this to protect our forests and because most wildland fires are caused by people. Public agencies collect firefighting expenses from those responsible for starting a wildfire, including recreational visitors.
How do I know if there is a weather Watch or Warning?
Many mobile weather apps will have alerts or you can view the National Weather Service alert page (click on map for specific warnings).
To learn more about fire danger, check these Forestry Agency websites:
| State | Road | Vehicle Use | Walk-in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | Grimm Rd. (Permanent Closure) |
Closed
|
Closed
|
| Oregon | Fernwood Rd. (Permanent Closure) |
Closed
|
Closed
|
| Oregon | Munson Rd. (Permanent Closure) |
Closed
|
Closed
|
| Oregon | Hillockburn Blocks |
Closed
|
Open
|
| Oregon | Elwood Blocks |
Closed
|
Open
|
| Oregon | Schieffer Rd/Colton Watershed |
Closed
|
Open
|
| Oregon | Viola/Mosier Block: Redland Rd., West side of Fellows Rd., Ridge Rd., Mosier Rd. |
Closed
|
Open
|
| Oregon | Howards Mill/Windy City Block |
Closed
|
Open
|
| Oregon | Seed Orchard Block, Unger Rd., Sheckley Rd. |
Closed
|
Open
|
| Oregon | Hunter Rd., Cox Rd., Bee Hill Rd., Schieffer Rd., Partridge Rd., Engstrom Rd. |
Closed
|
Open
|
| Oregon | Lands north of the intersection of Maple Grove Rd. and Sawtell Rd. |
Closed
|
Open
|
| Oregon | Lands south of the intersection of Maple Grove Rd. and Sawtell Rd. |
Closed
|
Open
|
| Washington | Cispus 300 |
Open
|
Open
|
| Washington | Cispus 340 line |
Open
|
Open
|
| Washington | Winston Creek 100 line |
Closed
|
Open
|
| Washington | Winston Creek 200 line |
Closed
|
Open
|
| Washington | Landers Creek 400 line (Temporary closure due to active operation) |
Closed
|
Closed
|
| Washington | P 1000 line Peterman Hill (Port Blakely ownership only, look for signage) |
Closed
|
Open
|
| Washington | Falls Road 200 |
Open
|
Open
|
| Washington | Black River at Littlerock Rd./Scatter Creek at Case Rd. (access is subject to WA Dept of Fish & Wildlife access point status) |
Closed
|
Open
|
| Washington | Hwy 108 to the railroad (Permanent Closure) |
Closed
|
Closed
|
Activities
The following table shows which activities are allowed on US Forestry property, in accordance with the signage posted at gates and other access points. When no signs are posted, all public access is restricted. If you wish to conduct an activity that is not listed or requires a permit, you may inquire about permission by calling our office at (360) 570-1992.
