Want to watch the 2017 solar eclipse from a good vantage point in Oregon? Take a number.

That's the plan in the Siuslaw National Forest, at least, where rangers will require special parking permits to access two prominent locations - Marys Peak and Mt. Hebo - on the day of the eclipse.

The solar eclipse will streak across the United States on Monday, Aug. 21, making first landfall on the Oregon coast at around 10:15 a.m. Marys Peak and Mt. Hebo are in the southern and northern parts of the "path of totality," where viewers will be able to see a total eclipse of the sun.

"We love how excited people are to witness this natural phenomenon and it is our intent to welcome them to the national forest to do so," forest supervisor Jerry Ingersoll said in a press release Wednesday. "We also know that viewing opportunities on the Siuslaw will be limited by the terrain, the tall trees, and our need to protect safety and resources in a few special places. We're encouraging folks to plan ahead so they'll have a memorable eclipse experience."

Eclipse watchers will be able to make reservations at the two locations starting March 30 at 7 a.m. on recreation.gov. About 140 vehicle permits will be made available over the two locations, according to Siuslaw spokeswoman Lisa Romano. The permits will be free, she said, but the website will charge a $1.50 reservation fee.

Permits will be issued per car, not per person, though larger vehicles like RVs and buses won't be allowed. Those with reservations will also need to pay the $5 day-use fee at Marys Peak, or else display a valid Northwest Forest Pass.

Overnight camping will still be banned at both spots. Campgrounds at state parks and in national forests across Oregon have already been snatched up for the event, as have hotels in towns in the path of the eclipse.

It's not clear whether the reservation plan is limited to the Siuslaw National Forest, or whether other national forests in the path of totality will follow suit. Regional forest service spokesman Stephen Baker said he's not aware of any similar plans, and added that Siuslaw is unique in that Marys Peak and Mt. Hebo are realistically the only good places to see the eclipse within the forest.

Romano also hinted at the possibility of bigger things to come for the eclipse viewing at Marys Peak. The national forest is currently in negotiations with an outdoor event organizer, she said, which could host a big event and shuttle more people to the peak for the eclipse.

"We felt like [Marys Peak] had more capacity to hold people than there's capacity to hold vehicles, so we were looking for a way to help people get up there to see the eclipse."

More information on the potential event, as well as other eclipse viewing parties across Oregon, is sure to come.

The path of the 2017 total solar eclipse across Oregon.

--Jamie Hale | jhale@oregonian.com | @HaleJamesB