Battle Mountain Forest State Scenic Corridor in Oregon, USA - map and visitor information

Research checked: 2026-10-26. Check linked official notices before travel.

Battle Mountain Forest State Scenic Corridor is an Oregon roadside forest park on US 395, nine miles north of Ukiah. Its picnic setting and protected conifers suit a break on a Blue Mountains road trip. The park is currently marked temporarily closed, and its published day-use season is May 1–October 2. Confirm reopening before planning a stop.

Highlights of the forest corridor

• Protected conifers: ponderosa pine, larch, Douglas fir, and spruce explain why the state acquired the land.
• Seasonal nature viewing: the park identifies spring wildflowers and spring-to-summer birdwatching as visitor interests.
• A roadside gathering place: the day-use area is intended for picnics and group gatherings during its operating season.

Know before you go

Fees, hours, and seasonal access

Check access before stopping

Use the park’s current notices and posted entrance instructions when planning a roadside stop. Oregon State Parks prohibits entering or remaining in a park when it is closed.

Visit responsibly

When the park is open, use only permitted fire facilities and follow any additional fire restrictions. Statewide guidance limits fires to designated places; a picnic area is not permission for an open fire anywhere in the forest.

Maps, location, and access

The corridor is on US 395 in the Blue Mountains, nine miles north of Ukiah. Use the location and interactive-map links on the official park page. The destination is a roadside forest property rather than a separate mountain-trail entrance.

Nearby parks

• Ukiah-Dale Forest State Scenic Corridor: another US 395 forest corridor near Ukiah. Its campground has a separate seasonal schedule.
• Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area: a Blue Mountains park between Pendleton and La Grande, suitable for a separate road stop. Check winter road conditions.

Plan a seasonal picnic and nature stop

During the operating season, use the picnic area for a meal or pause on a highway journey. Look for wildflowers in spring and observe birds in spring and summer. Interpretive exhibits provide context for the site. Plan a day-use stop during the published operating season and confirm that the park has reopened.

Facilities and accessibility

OPRD lists picnicking, interpretive information, and accessible flush restrooms. Facility listings describe the park’s provision, not access during its current closure. If step-free access is essential, ask the park about the route from parking to the facilities before your visit.

Why the forest was protected

History

The state acquired the adjoining tracts from the Cunningham Land and Sheep Company in 1930 to protect the forest. OPRD explains that the Battle Mountain name refers to a confrontation between Native Americans and settlers near the park.

Forest habitat

Ponderosa pine, larch, Douglas fir, and spruce form the protected forest setting. OPRD identifies the area as wildlife habitat and notes its spring and summer birdlife. Observe the habitat without expecting a particular species or sighting.

Contact

Park information: 541-983-2277. Oregon State Parks information: 800-551-6949. Ask about reopening and group-use arrangements. The statewide questions and rules explain general park conduct.