**Hood River County is no longer processing Passport Applications**

Hood River County is no longer processing passport applications.

The nearest passport acceptance facility is the The Dalles Post Office.

For passport application requirements, processing times, and additional locations, please visit the U.S. Department of State website.

Click Here for Passport Information

Fire Restrictions Begin Monday, July 20

https://www.hoodrivercounty.gov/current-fire-regulations

Effective 12:01 a.m. on Monday, July 20, 2026, the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) will implement Regulated Use Closure (RUC) restrictions and Industrial Fire Precaution Level 3 (IFPL Level 3) in Hood River and Wasco counties due to elevated fire danger.

What This Mean

  • All county forest trails are closed to combustion-engine motorized vehicles.
  • Open campfires are prohibited throughout the County Forest and campgrounds.
  • Portable cooking stoves using liquefied or bottled fuels are still allowed.
  • All vehicles traveling on County Forest roads must carry:
    • A shovel and one gallon of water, or
    • A fire extinguisher rated 2½ pounds or larger.
  • Electric motorcycles and e-bikes are still permitted on authorized trails.

 

Reporting Fires 

  • Non-active fires: Call the Hood River County Sheriff's Office Non-Emergency Line at 541-386-2711.
  • Active fires or emergencies: Call 911 immediately.

 

Please help prevent wildfires by following all fire restrictions. Visit the Oregon Department of Forestry for updates and details.


Parking Permit Fees Increase


Starting July 1, 2026, the Annual HRC Parking Permit will increase to $45. The Daily Parking Permit will increase to $10.

 For more information, call HRCF @ 541-387-6888

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