Motor Vehicle Use Maps are legal documentation displaying the roads and trails that are open to public motor vehicle use.If a road or trail does not appear on the map it means that it is not open to public vehicular use. Find the seasonal management schedule and offical Motor Vehicle Use Mapsthat determine if a road is open to public motorized vehicles at: www.fs.usda.gov/goto/RoadMaps
For the convenience of national forest visitors, a new interactive map (below) is available to help people understand temporary road closures. Please note roads may be closed at any time. Roads not on the map are not open to public vehicular use. Contact our office for daily updates.
Current Forest Service Road closures on the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests:
Black roads are closed to the public Red roads are temporarily closed to the public Green roads are open year round Yellow roads are open seasonally Full map view: www.fs.usda.gov/goto/road_status
Please remember to practice TreadLightly! principles when traveling on public Forest Service roads.
Travel Responsibly Respect the Rights of Others Educate Yourself Avoid Sensitive Areas Do Your Part
While beautiful, waterfalls pose risks to unprepared visitors. Each year serious injuries and fatalities occur at Georgia waterfalls.
The best way to enjoy a waterfall is from a safe distance. Heed posted warning signs indicating danger and stay on established trails. Never climb on or around waterfalls and never play in the water above a waterfall. Rocks can be slippery and it is easy to lose your balance. Currents near waterfalls can be extremely swift even in areas further upstream.
Never jump off waterfalls or dive into plunge pools at the base of waterfalls. Rocks and logs can be hidden and swirling water currents can drag and keep you underwater.
Have fun and enjoy the beauty, but please be safe!
Temporary closure to vehicles is required to protect and maintain roads adjacent to sensitive wildlife habitat and streams. Closures will continue until necessary to prevent further damage.
The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests continues to monitor the COVID-19 situation and evaluate potential impacts and adjustments to public use as recommended by guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and USDA.
Hickory Nut Road, FS 797 is temporarily closed due to logging activity for the safety of the public. This closure will be in effect for the duration of the timber sale.
After recent storms, there are numerous down trees on the following trails: East Cowpen, Rice Camp, Hickory Ridge, Horseshoe Bend and Hickory Creek trail (northern section). These trails will not be safe for horse travel.
All low water fords and creek crossings on the Armuchee side of the Conasauga Ranger District are damaged due to scouring and sediment and debris buildup after the storms of April 13. The affected roads are Dry Creek (FS 226), Manning Mill (FS 227) and East Armuchee (FS 310). These crossings are currently impassible.
Wise Creek canoe launch on the Ocmulgee River has reopened after an extended closure was necessary to remove embedded rebar spikes below the water's surface. The Georgia Department of Naturals Resources provided critical support to repairing the boat launch, located along Forest Service Road 1098 (Ocmulgee Church Road). Please continue to exercise caution in the area and report any hazards or misuse to the Oconee Ranger District Office for more information at 706-485-7110.
The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests continues to monitor the COVID-19 situation and evaluate potential impacts and adjustments to public use as recommended by guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and USDA.
In response to guidance from state health officials and experts at the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the Brasstown Bald visitor center will be closed effective March 16. Local situations are constantly evolving. By closing the visitor center, the USDA Forest Service is taking necessary measures to safeguard the health of employees and the public. The health and safety of employees and the nearby communities is always our top priority at the USDA Forest Service. For the most current and accurate information, contact your local health officials or visit the CDC website at www.cdc.gov.
Trails and the observation deck at Brasstown Bald remain open to visitors.
For the convenience of national forest visitors, a new interactive map is available to help people understand temporary road closures. Official Motor Vehicle Use Mapsdetermine if a road is open to public motorized vehicles. Contact our office for daily updates.
Please note roads may be closed at any time. Roads not on the map are not open to public vehicular use.
Red roads are temporarily closed to the public Green roads are open year round Yellow roads are open seasonally Black roads are closed to the public Full map view: www.fs.usda.gov/goto/road_status
On December 20, 2018, the Farm Bill was enacted into law. Officially entitled Public Law 115-334, the legislation incorporated the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest Land Adjustment Act as Section 8625.
Information about the pending sale of ten acres adjacent to Lake Lanier, with proceeds to be retained through The Sisk Act for the future acquisition of land located within the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest boundaries.
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