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Alerts

• Flatwoods Road Update

  Date(s): Jan 26, 2021

  Contact(s): Ford Baker (423) 735-1565

  Due to winter storm damage high clearance four-wheel drive vehicles are recommended for Flatwoods Road – NFSR #87 in Sullivan County from the entrance of Little Oak Campground to Hickory Tree.

  Storm damage to the road resulted in potholes, deep ruts, slides, mud holes, etc.  Click here for Notice

• Houston Valley Rec Area

  Date(s): May 29, 2020

  Houston Valley Recreation Area:  Due to extensive storm damage Houston Valley will remain closed for the 2020 season.

  Click here for entire Public Service Announcement

• FSR #298 Sink Mtn Boat Ramp Road Closed

  Date(s): May 21, 2020

  Contact(s): Watauga RD (423) 735-1500

  NFSR 298 - Sink Mountain Road is currently closed due to an earth slide.

• NFSR #221 Peavine Road - Storm Damage Partial Closure

  Date(s): Apr 23, 2020

  Contact(s): Mary C. Miller

  Cleveland, TN.—April 23, 2020 — Due to recent storm damage NFSR #221 Peavine Road is closed from NFSR #62 Big Frog Loop Road and the intersection of NFSR #55 Bakers Creek Road.  Road Closure Map

  USDA Forest Service officials at the Cherokee National Forest say National Forest System Roads were heavily impacted by recent severe spring storms. High water, numerous trees across roads, mud slides on roads and road washouts occurred throughout the 656,000 acre Cherokee National Forest, but the Ocoee Ranger District and the Tellico Ranger District were the hardest hit.

  For public safety concerns, roads are being closed when hazardous conditions are identified.  Many of them are either blocked or in a hazardous condition. 

  Because Forest Service crews are still assessing all the storm impacts national forest visitors are being asked to not travel National Forest System Roads (NFSR), in the Ocoee Ranger District.

• NFSR #67 - Partial Road Closure Due To Storm

  Date(s): Apr 23, 2020

  Contact(s): Mary C. Miller

  Cleveland, TN.—April 23, 2020 — Due to recent storm damage NFSR #67 is closed at the intersection of NFSR #221 Peavine Road to the Sawmill Branch crossing.  Road Closure Map

  USDA Forest Service officials at the Cherokee National Forest say National Forest System Roads were heavily impacted by recent severe spring storms. High water, numerous trees across roads, mud slides on roads and road washouts occurred throughout the 656,000 acre Cherokee National Forest, but the Ocoee Ranger District and the Tellico Ranger District were the hardest hit.

  For public safety concerns, roads are being closed when hazardous conditions are identified.  Many of them are either blocked or in a hazardous condition. 

  Because Forest Service crews are still assessing all the storm impacts national forest visitors are being asked to not travel National Forest System Roads (NFSR), in the Ocoee Ranger District.

• FSR 207 Closure Update

  Date(s): Apr 8, 2016

  Contact(s): Terry McDonald

  NFSR #207 Hall Top road is closed between NFSR 109 Odell road and NFSR 207A Hall Top Spur due a large slide.

• Flash Flood Safety Info

  Date(s): Oct 5, 2015

  A flash flood is a serious weather event for forest visitors because rising flood water is extremely dangerous—a sudden surge can claim victims in less than one minute.

   Any intense, heavy rain that falls in a short amount of time can create flash flood conditions in a low-lying area, according to the National Weather Service, and it can happen at a moment’s notice any time of the year.

  Your Safety is Your Responsibility:

  • Remember, city sirens don’t exist in  nature.
  • Monitor weather forecasts, prior to  visiting  and during your  visit  to remote areas.
  • Climb to higher ground, don’t get into vehicles.

  For more information click here

• NFSR #221 Peavine Road at the Rough Creek Crossing - Storm Road Closure

  Date(s): Apr 23, 2020

  Contact(s): Mary C. Miller

  Cleveland, TN.—April 23, 2020 — Due to recent storm damage NFSR #221 Peavine Road at the Rough Creek crossing is closed.  Road Closure Map

  USDA Forest Service officials at the Cherokee National Forest say National Forest System Roads were heavily impacted by recent severe spring storms. High water, numerous trees across roads, mud slides on roads and road washouts occurred throughout the 656,000 acre Cherokee National Forest, but the Ocoee Ranger District and the Tellico Ranger District were the hardest hit.

  For public safety concerns, roads are being closed when hazardous conditions are identified.  Many of them are either blocked or in a hazardous condition.

  Because Forest Service crews are still assessing all the storm impacts national forest visitors are being asked to not travel National Forest System Roads (NFSR), in the Ocoee Ranger District.

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Closures

• Critical Quinn Springs Campground- Closed

  Date(s): Mar 20, 2014

  Quinn Springs Campground will remain closed for the 2015 season.  The day use Pavilion will remain open to day use, can now be reserved in advance by calling 1-877-444-6777 or online at www.recreation.gov.