Limited access to Pilot Butte first week of July

Community members will have limited access to Pilot Butte State Park in Bend from July 1-5 as preparations are made for the July 4th public fireworks display. This year’s Pilot Butte public fireworks display will commence at approximately 10 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, 2026.

In collaboration with the Oregon State Parks Department, Bend Fire & Rescue asks that the community observe the restrictions in place for everyone’s safety:

what you need to know

• The summit and the access road to the summit will close to all visitors beginning at 9:30 p.m. on June 30th through the afternoon of July 5th following clean-up operations.
• All trails and roadways except for the summit, will be accessible to pedestrians only beginning at 10 p.m. on June 30th through July 3rd.
• Full closure of all trails and roadways begins July 4th through the afternoon of July 5th following clean-up operations.
• The main parking area at the base of Pilot Butte, off Linea Drive, will be open during the fireworks show. Please do not block emergency access roads or public and private streets, as this can delay a response to an emergency.
• Pets are not permitted in the park during the show.

Signs, barricades and security will be placed at the closure points on the butte. For the safety of all, please respect the closed areas and do not attempt entry.

Bend Fire also reminds the community that the use and sale of fireworks is not allowed in Bend. The July 4th public display at Pilot Butte is permitted by the Oregon State Fire Marshal and managed by professionals. For information on fireworks laws, permitting and reporting, please visit bendoregon.gov/fireworks.

Bend Fire and Oregon State Parks would like to recognize and thank the local Boy Scout Troops that help clean the butte each year after the display. Also, a huge thank you to the local fire crews from the U.S. Forest Service and the Oregon Department of Forestry for assisting with the fire safety on the butte during the display. Without their support each year, this show would not be possible.

For more information about the display and butte preparations, please contact Oregon State Parks at (541) 388-6055 or Bend Fire at (541) 322-6386.