Umatilla National Forest

The Umatilla National Forest is a National Forest in the northwestern United States. It is located in the Blue Mountains in northeastern Oregon and southeastern Washington still projects into the. The Umatilla National Forest covers an area of 5,700 km ² and is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

About 20 % of the area of the National Forest are classified as " wilderness area ", the strictest class of natural protected areas of the United States, reported. The Wenaha - Tucannon Wilderness (reported in 1978 ) is 718 km ² and is located on the border of Oregon and Washington. The North Fork Umatilla Wilderness (1984 ) measures 82 km ²; their territory comprises the narrow valley of the North Fork Umatilla River, which in turn is the source of the river Umatilla River. The North Fork John Day Wilderness ( 1984) 493 sq km is located in the southeastern part of the National Forest on the north Quellarm of the John Day River.

In addition to forestry operations Recreation plays a major role in the National Forest. The Blue Mountain Scenic Byway is a 200 km long touristic route from the Columbia River near Arlington to Baker City of the Blue Mountains and the national forests. The accessible only in the summer months route crosses cultural and historical places and attractive landscapes. On the Grande Ronde River and the John Day River Rafting is possible. With Ski Bluewood in Washington and Spout Springs Resort two winter sports facilities are located in the National Forest. Middle of the 19th century was the Oregon Trail through the Blue Mountains and traces of former settler currents are in the National Forest in the form of memorials and markers.

The Umatilla National Forest is bordered on the south by the Malheur National Forest and on the east by the Wallowa - Whitman National Forest.