BLM is reminding visitors that Teaters Road remains open for public access

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the busy recreation season begins, the Bureau of Land Management's Prineville District is reminding visitors that Teaters Road remains open for public access.

Gates along the road may be closed for short periods of time, but they will remain unlocked, officials said Monday. Visitors may pass through and should leave gates as they are found — open or closed.

Teaters Road provides a direct connection between Highway 380 north to the BLM North Fork Crooked River area and the Ochoco National Forest, both popular recreation destinations and important areas for timber production. 

It also serves as the only public access point to a 160-acre “island” parcel of BLM- administered public land along Teaters Road.

The BLM is encouraging all visitors to travel respectfully when using Teaters Road to access public lands. Much of the road runs through private land, so visitors should drive slowly and watch for livestock.

 For more information about recreation access in the Prineville District, contact the BLM office at (541) 416-6700.