Contact(s):
Chattooga River Ranger District, 706 754-6221
Updated April 2012
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highways Administration began much needed repairs to roads in the Chattahoochee National Forest this fall and work is continuing. Get the details here.
Area(s): Low Gap Campground, Upper Chattahoochee River Campground
Date(s): Mar 29, 2012
The Chattahoochee River Road, Forest Road 44, from the Upper Chattahoochee River Campground to Unicoi Gap will be closed to vehicular travel until further notice. This road closure is necessary for public safety due to logging of hazard trees along that section of road.
For more information, contact the Chattooga River Ranger District at (706) 754-6221.
Area(s): Wildcat Creek Campground #1 Lower, Wildcat Creek Campground #2 Upper, Wildcat Creek Road Corridor
Date(s): Mar 28, 2012
Contact(s):
Chattooga River Ranger District, (706) 754-6221
Wildcat Road expected to reopen May 28, 2012. Forest System Road 26-1, known locally as Wildcat Road, has been closed in the interest of public safety. Recent heavy rains have caused several slides and other damage along the road. As a result of the road closure, the Lower and Upper Wildcat Creek Campgrounds are also closed.
The Forest Service is assessing several options to repair damaged sections of the road in a timely manner. Alternative camping locations can be found along the Tallulah River and nearby state and private campgrounds. Alternative trout fishing opportunities can be found at the Tallulah River, Smith Creek in Unicoi State Park and the Chattahoochee River in the Chattahoochee WMA. Forest users wishing to access the Appalachian Trail can access the trail at Dicks Creek Gap (Highway 76) or Tray Mountain.
Contact(s):
Chattooga River Ranger District, 706 754-6221
Heavy rains on November 27 and 28 have washed out a culvert on Forest Service Road 319, also known as Silly Cook Road. The road is closed indefinitely until repairs can be made. See the vicinity map.
The Alerts and Notices page has the best information about road conditions, weather, and project that might affect your visit to the forest. Check it out and be in the know.
Contact(s):
Chattooga River Ranger District at 706-745-6221
Updated 11/8/2011: Maintence work began on Forest Service Road 79, the Tray Mountain Road, on Monday, November 7th. Motorists encountering this work can expect significant delays until the work if finished.
Road maintenance of Forest Service Road 42 (Ridge Road) was completed on Saturday, November 5th. Forest Service Road 42 is the access road to Springer Mountain, the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail.
The Scull Shoals Trail is closed indefinitely until it can be relocated to a more stable and safe location. The historic mill village site and other trails, such as the Boarding House Trail, remain open to the public.
Updated April 26, 2012: Get the latest information about road conditions and open/closed status.
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highways Administration began much needed repairs to roads in the Chattahoochee National Forest this fall.
Check current weather around the forest and view our webcams on Brasstown Bald. Get information about special alerts from the National Weather Service, fire, drought, and real-time surface water flows in Georgia.
Rules and regulations play a role in protecting our natural resources and enhancing the experiences you have as a visitor to the national forests. Please take a few minutes to become familiar with some of the "rules of the road" we use.
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