Forest Supervisor's Office (8a-4:30p M-F)
2800 Ocoee Street N
Cleveland TN 37312
(423) 476-9700
(423) 476-9721 (Fax) PLEASE NOTE: This is an information and administrative office located in Cleveland, TN and is not actually in the forest.
Emergency Road Closure Order, April 8, 2016, applies to Forest Service Roads 207 and 207A, located in Cocke County on the Unaka Ranger District shown on attached map.
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.
CHEROKEE NATIONAL FOREST: A portion of Flatwoods Road – National Forest System Road (NFSR) 87 in Sullivan County is closed because of severe damage from spring weather events.
NFSR 87 is closed approximately 3 miles NE of U.S. Highway 19E and 5 miles SW of the intersection of NFSR 251. There is no through traffic permitted at this time. The Forest Service is evaluating the damage and a date for reopening the road has not been scheduled.
National forest visitors can still access Little Oak Recreation Area off NFSR 87 from US HWY 421 and from State Route 44 near Hickory Tree via County Road 2269 – NFSR 251.
CLEVELAND, TENN – January 13, 2014... USDA Forest Service officials at the Cherokee National Forest say the Spring Creek Road, NFSR #27 in Polk Countywill be temporally closed while a culvert is replaced. The Spring Creek Shooting Range and dispersed camping sites along the creek will remain accessible from Hwy 411.
Detour signs will be posted in the area while work is in progress. Weather permitting, the work is expected to be completed by the end of February.
If you have questions or need additional information please contact the Cherokee National Forest Supervisor’s Office at 423-476-9700.
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.
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