08/07/2026
JOYFUL ANNOUNCEMENT ๐ฃ!
Weโre open! Evacuation levels have dropped and itโs now safe for visitors and staff to re-enter the park.
Extreme fire danger and critically dry fuels persist across the monument and much of central Oregon. Before you hit the road, plan ahead and be prepared for travel impacts due to existing and new large fires.
Now more than ever itโs important for visitors to stay on the trail to preserve and protect priceless geologic and paleontological resources.
Learn more at https://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/news/newsreleases.htm
Photo caption: Before you hit the road to see the iconic landscapes of John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, like Cathedral Rock (pictured here), plan ahead and prepare for potential travel impacts due to large fires. NPS photo by Kyle Sullivan.