Mortimer Campground temporarily closed due to flooding
Nebo, NC, August 3, 2018 - Mortimer Campground on the Pisgah National Forest's Grandfather Ranger District is temporarily closed due to flooding.
The campground is expected to remain closed through the weekend.
Due to significant rainfall, trails and roads throughout the forest may have washouts or trees down. Please use caution if visiting the area this weekend.
A new Croatan National Forest closure map has been produced by personnel on site. It shows the current status of road and recreation area closures. The roads marked in red are closed to all travel; those marked in orange are closed to vehicles but may be accessed by foot, bicycle or horse.
Current Rec Openings: Patsy Pond Trail, Haywood Landing Boat Launch, Long Point Boat Launch, Weetock Trail, Cahooque Creek Boat Launch, Brice Creek Recreation Areas
An update on campsites on the Croatan National Forest: Cedar Point, Flanners Beach and Oyster Point campgrounds are closed until further notice due to damage from Hurricane Florence.
Barricades have been placed to prevent the public from accessing roads damaged by Hurricane Florence. These roads include Brice, Pringle, Siddie Fields, Great Lake and Millis Roads. Forest Service Law Enforcement Officers have closed these roads to all foot and motorized traffic for the protection of health and public safety. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Following Hurricane Florence, there has been an emergency closure order issued for the Croatan National Forest beginning September 13, 2018. The closure will last until December 13, 2018, or until rescinded by the Forest Supervisor.
Many Forest Service roads, recreation sites and campgrounds will be closed in order to protect public health and safety as well as resources in the wake of the storm. Closed sites and roads will reopen as they are determined to be safe for the public.
The public is urged to stay out of the Croatan National Forest until further notice to allow for assessment and emergency work to continue unhindered. Croatan Ranger District office phones are not currently working, so continue to check social media and the website for updates.
Minor repairs have been made to Cotton Place Road on the Uwharrie National Forest after it was closed to the public due to storm damage following Hurricane Florence. A section of the road is now open — only enough to for visitors to access the Daniel OHV trailhead. After the trailhead, Cotton Place Road is still closed.
A new Croatan National Forest closure map was produced by the GIS folks on site this week. It shows the current status of road and rec area closures. The roads marked in red are closed to all travel; those marked in orange are closed to vehicles but may be accessed by foot, bicycle or horse. All rec areas remain closed.
After heavy rain and strong winds on the Uwharrie National Forest, recreational facilities in the Badin Lake area have been left without power. These facilities remain open. Flintlock Valley Shooting Range is closed at this time. Crews are currently clearing debris and trees from roads. Trails on the Uwharrie are opened but have not been assessed, so fallen trees and other debris may block paths. Be mindful and make your own safety a priority when visiting the forest after a storm.
Mullinix Road (State Road 1154) on the Uwharrie National Forest has reopened. Visitors can use the road again to access the Badin Lake Recreation Area. Everything other than Cotton Place Road and Cotton Place OHV trail head has reopened on the forest.
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