Starker Forests, Inc.

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Access our Lands

Starker Forests manages its lands for timber production, clean water and wildlife habitat. As your forestland neighbor for 80 years, we welcome public access to our forestlands. Users are required to obtain a permit from our office. In 2019, Starker Forests issued over 2800 permits to access our lands. Most permits are free of charge. Many of our gates are opened during the deer and elk season, allowing permittees to drive vehicles in our forests. During other times of the year, be sure not to drive through an open gate, as it could be closed and locked at any time!

Activities that we commonly give permits for include:

  • Walking, hiking or running
  • Hunting
  • Horseback riding
  • Mountain bike riding
  • Wildlife and plant photography
  • Research
  • Berry picking
  • Bird watching
  • Christmas tree hunting (fee)
  • Fishing
  • Firewood cutting (fee)
  • Boy Scout/Girl Scout special activities
  • Digging plants for home landscaping
  • Dog exercising and training
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Hiking to a great view.

Permits are not issued for mushroom picking or camping.

When you obtain a permit from Starker Forests, you agree to the following guidelines:

  • Permits must be displayed on dash of vehicle when parked outside a gate.
  • Do not block gate when parking vehicle. Vehicles blocking gates can be towed.
  • No smoking
  • No fires
  • No camping
  • No target shooting
  • Obey posted signs
  • No littering or garbage dumping; take your trash with you when you leave.
  • Do not damage trees, roads, gates or equipment.
  • Do not drive on dirt roads.
  • No parking on adjacent landowner’s property without permission.
  • No ATV’s or motorcycles, unless riding as a member of the Flat Mountain Riders in specific locations and at specific times. Contact the Flat Mountain Riders at Fred’s Honda in Corvallis for motorcycling riding in the Flat Mountain vicinity.
  • Comply with all state laws regarding hunting and fishing.
  • Report illegal activities to local law enforcement.

Access may be restricted on our lands, especially during fire season.

For your safety, please avoid active logging operations.

Logging equipment is both big and dangerous! Stay safe and keep away from active operations.
Logging equipment is both big and dangerous! Stay safe and keep away from active operations.

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Starker Forests lands are routinely patrolled by law enforcement. Please follow our rules and the law!

Current Land Status:

Our office is currently closed to the public due to COVID-19. Hours for official business or phone calls are 7 AM to 3:30 PM.

Check our Facebook page for any up-to-the minute details.

Visitors to Starker Forests are asked to comply with the following:
– All visitors to Starker Forests must obtain a free  recreation permit. Permits are currently only available by phone by calling our office.
– Practice social distancing measures by remaining at least six feet apart from those outside your own household at all times.
– No camping or campfires.
– Do not park where your vehicle will block a gate or where there is no parking available.
– Practice “Leave No Trace” measures and take your trash with you.
– Building of trails on Starker Forest is prohibited.

We do not issue permits for mushroom harvest.

P.O. Box 809 | Corvallis, OR 97339 | 541-929-2477 | Contact Us
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