Manulife (formerly Hancock) properties in NE Oregon reopen to camping

By Garrett Christensen on Monday, October 3rd, 2022 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News

LA GRANDE – (Release from Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife) Manulife (formerly Hancock) properties in NE Oregon will reopen to overnight camping effective 12:01 am tomorrow, Friday, Sept. 30.

Fire danger has eased thanks to showers and rain in northeast Oregon.

The change applies to Manulife properties in the Shamrock, Whiskey Cr, Noregaard, Little Catherine Cr, Meacham travel management areas and any other Manulife properties enrolled in the A&H program in northeast Oregon. Reminder that motorized vehicles are only allowed on designated roads outside of TMAs.

Manulife lands in northeast Oregon had closed in early August due to extreme fire danger and then reopened to day use only on Sept. 15.

For other information on recreation on Manulife lands in northeast Oregon call their hotline at (541) 962-2184.