Alerts
Here you will find alerts, closures, and Forest Orders.
Forest Alerts
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Use Caution on Moccasin Gap Trails
Due to recent heavy rain events, the Moccasin Gap Trail System has been severely damaged. Some areas may be impassable. Use extreme caution while riding the trail system. If you encounter a hazard on the trail, turn around...do not attempt to traverse.
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FSR 1806B Closed
FSR 1806B on the Big Piney District is closed until further notice due to a landslide.
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Sylamore District Flood and Tornado Closures
Updated 4/25/25
Due to recent storms, the following areas are closed or have partial closures. These closures will be in place until further notice.
Reopened areas
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Low Road (St. Francis) Partially Closed
A portion of the Low Road (Great River Road) near Phillips Bayou is closed due to erosion from heavy rainfall. If trying to access the High Road (Crowley's Ridge Scenic Byway), please use Phillips Bayou Road to the north, or Storm Creek Shutoff to the south.
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FSR 1003 (White Rock) Road Closure
There are currently two slides affecting FSR-1003, White Rock Road. The most eastern slide is near the Spirits Creek Bridge and there is no estimate of when or if this will be repaired.
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Forest Order- Shores Lake Rappelling
Forest Order regarding prohibitions when rappelling within Shores Lake Recreation Area.
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Forest Order- White Rock Rappelling
Forest Order regarding prohibitions when rappelling in the White Rock area.
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Forest Order- St. Francis Lakes
Forest Order regarding prohibitions at Bear Creek and Storm Creek Lakes
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Forest Order- Roads
Forest Order regarding prohibitions on national forest roads.
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Forest Order- Developed Recreation Areas
Forest Order regarding prohibitions within national forest developed recreation areas.
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Forest Order- Occupancy and Use
Forest Order regarding prohibitions while occupying and using the national forest.
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Forest Order- Day Use Areas
Forest Order regarding prohibitions within national forest Day Use Areas
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Forest Order- Trails
Forest Order regarding prohibitions on national forest trails.
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Forest Order- Wilderness Areas
Forest Order regarding prohibitions within national forest Wilderness Areas.
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Forest Order- Long Pool Recreation Area
Forest Order regarding prohibitions within Long Pool Recreation Area.
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Forest Order- Moccasin Gap
Forest Order regarding prohibitions within the Moccasin Gap Complex.
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Spring Lake Rd Bridge Closed
The Big Shoal Creek Bridge on Spring Lake Road on the Mount Magazine Ranger District will be closed beginning Oct. 19. The repairs are expected to be completed by the end of the year. Visitors will be able to ford the creek upstream from the bridge in low water conditions.
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East Fly Gap Rd Closed
East Fly Gap Road is closed east of Highway 23 due to a landslide. The ground is too unstable to allow vehicle traffic. See map for exact location of road closure.
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FSR 1353 Closed
Road FS 1353 (Treadwell Hollow) on the Big Piney Ranger District is closed due to a landslide. No estimated time for road reopening.
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Morgan Mtn Rd Partially Closed
A portion of Morgan Mountain road on the Pleasant Hill Ranger District is closed due to a landslide. This closure is near the intersection of Beech Grove Road.
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Morgan Mtn Rd Partially Closed
A portion of Morgan Mountain Road is closed due to a landslide near the intersection of Beech Grove Road.
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Shoal Creek Rd Partially Closed
A portion of FS Road 1604 (Shoal Creek Rd) has been permanently closed on the Mt. Magazine Ranger District due to a large landslide.