Alerts
Fireworks are always illegal on USDA Forest Service property.
Forest Orders & Road Closures
Wilderness Group
Restricted Area - Tellico River Road
Donley Cabin
Citico Creek
Cherohala Skyway
Gold Collecting
14 - Day Camping Restrictions
Hurricane Helene Life and Safety Closure Maps
As of Oct. 29, 2024
Jackson Farm Life and Safety Closure
As of Nov. 6, 2024
Unaka RD Life and Safety Closure
No Hurricane Helene related closures for Tellico and Ocoee Ranger Districts.
Access is restricted for motorized vehicles due to construction project
| District | Road | Problem | Projected Reopening |
| Ocoee | Sina Branch | Culvert Replacement | unknown at this time |
| Ocoee | Peavine-Sheeds Creek Rd / NFSR #221 | Rough Creek Bridge damaged/impassable | unkown at this time |
| Tellico | Tellico River Road | Flood/Bridge Replacement | unknown |
| Tellico | Turkey Creek | Flood / Bridge Replacement | unknown |
Seasonal Road Closures Listed:
Area Closures:
Forest Alerts
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Fire restrictions on Appalachian Trail
Fire restrictions are in in place on sections of the Appalachian Trail heavily damaged by Hurricane Helene.