Portland, Ore. - On Aug. 21, 2017 a total solar eclipse will cross the nation beginning on Oregon’s coast at about 9 a.m. and reach totality between 10:15 and 10:25 a.m. Hundreds of thousands of visitors are anticipated to be visiting BLM managed sites along the Path of Totality such as Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area, the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, as well as various dispersed camping areas.
As of Aug. 11, campfires, including charcoal and pellet fires, are banned on public lands in much of central Oregon. Portable cooking stoves or lanterns using liquefied or bottled fuel may be used in all areas. Explosive targets and fireworks continue to be prohibited on all federal lands. The BLM is committed to keeping public landscapes healthy and productive.
Public use restrictions are intended to ensure safe camping and outdoor experiences. Every year human-caused fires place a heavy demand on our firefighting resources, and put our public lands, our firefighters, and our communities at risk. Every fire that’s prevented protects our communities and natural resources.
Visitors are encouraged to check local offices for updates on fire conditions, closures, and other regulations that may influence travel plans.
Additional information about the eclipse is available online at: https://www.blm.gov/solareclipse
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management
