Umatilla National Forest
The Umatilla National Forest takes its name from the Indian word meaning "water rippling over sand."
Photo credit: USDA Forest Service
The Umatilla National Forest in Northeast Oregon and Southeast Washington is administered from the Forest Supervisor's Office in Pendleton, Oregon and four Ranger Districts. The Forest Supervisor, assisted by a professional and technical staff, is responsible for all activities affecting the 1.4 million National Forest acres. District Rangers and their staffs accomplish on-the-ground management of forest resources.
Wilderness Areas/Wild & Scenic Rivers
North Fork John Day Wilderness - The wilderness is known primarily for its big game (Rocky Mountain elk and mule deer) and its anadromous fish habitat.
North Fork Umatilla Wilderness - Visitors find the area peaceful, yet challenging and enjoyable from early spring through late fall.
Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness - The majority of the wilderness is characterized by rugged basaltic ridges and outcroppings separated by deep canyons with steep side slopes.
Invasive Species
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