Alerts

Due to ongoing construction of HWY180 in the immediate vicinity of the Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area, the Lake Winfield Scott Kids Fishing Rodeo, scheduled for June 7, 2025, has been cancelled.

As of today, May 1, 2025, the Oconee Ranger District is now offering forest visitors the option of paying for their day-use recreation site fees with the free, easy-to-use Recreation.gov mobile app and choosing the “scan and pay” option.

Motorized trails close when conditions are wet to prevent trail damage and erosion into streams. Check the status of your favorite trail or Call Before You Haul.

1. Keep It Safe

Due to storm drain construction related to the HWY 441 expansion project, public access to the Oconee Ranger District office is currently suspended.

We recommend:

-Purchasing passes online, including the Chattahoochee-Oconee Forest Pass, at Recreation.gov

After April 25th, 2025, the Forest Supervisor's Office will no longer accept cash as a form of payment. Cards and checks will continue to be accepted.

17 April 2025 - The Appalachian National Scenic Trail from Blue Ridge Gap to Deep Gap has been reopened.

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The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest has officially terminated the Forest Closure Order for the Warwoman Wildlife Management Area and the Big Ridge Fire Area.

GAINESVILLE, GA — The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest has issued an official closure order for the Panther Creek Recreation Area following significant damage sustained during Hurricane Helene.

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Contact(s): Chatsworth 706-695-6736 Blairsville 706-745-6928 Lakemont 706-754-6221 Eatonton 706-485-7110