08/18/2026
Hi Everyone,
Please be advised that the Milo McIver State Park equestrian parking area is currently being converted into a temporary fire camp for state wildland fire crews fighting the forest fires in the Mt. Hood National Forest. Expectation is between 500 to 1000 personnel. They will occupy not only the parking lot, but also the entire meadow to the Bat Barn.
Equestrians who wish to ride at the park will be directed to the smaller parking area farther down the hill near the river. This is the old equestrian parking area that is now used by summertime rafters. Because you will be sharing this space with rafters, we recommend visiting the park during the week to ride.
Given the current fire activity this year, this arrangement will likely remain in place until the fire season is over.
