Recreational Use on IEP Property

NOTICE: For the public’s safety, Blanchard north  gates along the Blanchard Highway are closed and will remain closed until Spring 2024 due to the Oregon Elk Fire and salvage operations. 

Welcome to IEP timberlands! As active members of our community, we are committed to providing recreation to the public from our working forest.  A working forest is one in which a variety of amenities are produced, such as wood products, wildlife habitat, clean water, and recreation.  Help us continue providing this social benefit by respecting the land, wildlife, and other visitors.

Please be alert while visiting the forest. There are unforeseeable hazards such as wild animals, slippery rocks, and sudden weather changes – the list is nearly endless.  In addition, there are active logging and hauling sites on our working forest which visitors may encounter.  For the safety of yourself and others, please avoid these active work sites, and use caution when visiting more remote areas.

 

NOTICE

IEP timberlands are closed to all snowmobiles This closure is a direct result of continued damage to young trees from off-road snowmobiling.  IEP will continue to work with local and state organizations to find a long-term solution to the problem. 

Not Permitted On IEP Property:

For your convenience, below is a list of our main gates and their current status. For more information and to purchase your permits, please click here.

 Area

Gate

 Status 

 Mt Spokane

 Selkirk Lodge Gate (M-17)

Closed

 Mt Spokane

 Thompson Creek

Closed

 Spirit Lake

 Tesemini Gate (M-41)

Closed

 Spirit Lake

 Brickel Creek Gate

Closed

 Spirit Lake

 Blanchard Gate (M43B)

Closed

 Twin Lakes

 Fish Creek Gate

Closed

 Twin Lakes

 Scenic Lodge

Closed

 Mica ID  Weller Road Closed

 

Permitted, but require access permits:

  • Berry/Mushroom Picking
  • Christmas Tree Cutting
  • Firewood Gathering
  • Hiking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Hunting/Fishing
  • Motorcycle/ATV Riding*
  • Mountain Biking
  • Sightseeing
  • Snowshoe/Cross Country Skiing**

*Buck Creek and Mica Peak do not require access permits. These are non-motorized areas only.
**The Nordic Trails of Mt. Spokane state park do not require access permits for cross-country skiing.  Winter ski season only.

 Download Recreational Access Rules & Regulations