The Minam River Wildlife Area is open to wildlife-oriented public use compatible with the goals and objectives in the 2026 Minam River Wildlife Area Management Plan unless otherwise excluded or restricted by the following rules:
- (1) Discharging of firearms is prohibited except while hunting during authorized game bird and game mammal seasons.
- (2) Camping is prohibited except at Wildlife Flat for Minam River Trail access, which shall not exceed 48 hrs, and at 2-Mile Flat on Big Canyon Rd, which is allowed April 1 through December 31 and shall not exceed 14 days during any 30-day period.
- (3) Open fires are prohibited except at campsites. All open fires are prohibited on all lands during designated fire closures.
- (4) The wildlife area lands are closed to public entry from January 1 through March 31. Exception: Year-round public access is permitted on the Minam River Trail and associated parking area along highway 82.
- (5) ATV and snowmobile use is prohibited on all area lands except for administrative use.
- (6) ODFW Wildlife Area Parking Permit is required. Vehicle parking at Wildlife Flat for Minam River Trail access shall not exceed 14 days during any 30-day period.
- (7) Domestic sheep and goats are prohibited.
Statutory/Other Authority
ORS 496.012, 496.138 & 496.146
Statutes/Other Implemented
ORS 496.012, 496.138 & 496.146
History
DFW 22-2026, amend filed 03/24/2026, effective 03/24/2026
DFW 70-2022, amend filed 06/23/2022, effective 06/23/2022
DFW 174-2021, temporary amend filed 12/01/2021, effective 12/01/2021 through 05/29/2022
DFW 45-2019, amend filed 04/23/2019, effective 04/23/2019
DFW 117-2014, f. & cert. ef. 8-7-14