NEWS RELEASES
Olive Lake Campground Experiences Hazardous Conditions
Editor's Note: This news item was retrieved and first published through Blue Mountain Eagle's website.
The Blue Mountain Eagle reports on only a limited number of campsites being open at Olive Lake Campground due to a pine beetle infestation. Trees within the campground have been impacted by a recent mountain pine beetle infestation that has caused tree mortality within the area, according to a press release. Forest officials on the North Fork John Day Ranger District of the Umatilla National Forest announces the news.
According to Blue Mountain Eagle news, "These trees have been identified as hazardous and must be removed prior to opening the campsites to the public. All closed campsites within Olive Lake Campground are clearly marked by a sign on the site number post that states “Campsite Closed Due To Hazard” in orange and red lettering." A volunteer camp host is onsite and available to help answer questions or assist forest visitors with identifying available camping locations. Forest Service personnel will be at the campground during the next week cutting down the remaining hazard trees. The downed wood will be available to campground visitors for use at their campsites.
Learn more by viewing Olive Lake Campground website.