Is John Day Fossil Beds National Monument safe to camp right now?

A few things to watch before you go.

Live Trip Safety Score Checked 3 hours ago

Wildfire

Nearest active fire 5 mi away.

Rivers and streamflow

No river gauge near here.

7-day weather

1 rough-weather day in the next 7.

Air quality

Air quality index 153 (Unhealthy).

Closures and hazards

No closures or hazard alerts posted.

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The Trip Safety Score combines NIFC fire perimeters, USGS streamflow, the NOAA 7-day forecast, open NPS alerts, and, where a monitor is nearby, AirNow air quality. It is live data, not a guarantee of safety. Always check official sources before you travel.