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Alerts
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Before riding your UTV, Educate Yourself!
Date(s): Dec 4, 2023
Forest Order: 13-36 Forest Supervisor's General Forestwide Orders 13-36
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Town Creek OHV Closed
Date(s): Oct 24, 2023 - Jan 14, 2024
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Campfire ban lifted
Date(s): Nov 28, 2023 - Dec 28, 2023
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Flatlands Road (FSR 256 and FSR 637) Closed
Date(s): Nov 3, 2023
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August 10, 2023 - Lake Winfield Scott Campground Temporarily Closed
Date(s): Aug 4, 2023
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Lake Conasauga Reservation Only
Date(s): Mar 9, 2023
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Recreation passes available online, by phone and in-person
Date(s): Mar 7, 2023 - Feb 24, 2024
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Road Closures on the Chattooga River Ranger District
Date(s): Jan 6, 2023
Conditions
Weather Around the Forest
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Public Notices
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest Land Adjustment Act
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.
About Us - Disclaimers
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Alerts & Warnings
- Before riding your UTV, Educate Yourself!
- Town Creek OHV Closed
- Flatlands Road (FSR 256 and FSR 637) Closed
- Lake Conasauga Reservation Only
- Recreation passes available online, by phone and in-person
- Road Closures on the Chattooga River Ranger District
- Coleman River Rd (FSR #54) Closure
- CAUTION Waterfall Dangers
- CALL BEFORE YOU HAUL - ATV and OHV
- Panther Creek Trail Temporary Hiker Restrictions
- Don't Move Firewood!
Highlights
- Recreation Passes and Permits
- Daily and Annual Passes
- Trail Permits for ATV, OHV, Horse, and mountain bike use
- Outfitter/Guide Commercial Permits
- Outdoor Safety in the South
- Ranger Districts
Chatsworth 706-695-6736
Blairsville 706-745-6928
Lakemont 706-754-6221
Eatonton 706-485-7110
Gainesville 770-297-3000 - Twitter Feed
