Alerts
Forest Closures and Advisories
Please check this page for alerts regarding forest closures due to fire, inclement weather or dangerous conditions.
or call the Call Before You Haul hotline at 803-561-4025 for the most recent trails status.
Forest Roads:
- Enoree Ranger District roads closed:
- FSR 301 B Wood Duck (seasonal);
- FSR 301 F, 301 H McCleney Branch (seasonal);
- FSR 394 B Fishing Creek (seasonal);
- FSR 324 Sedalia Tower (seasonal);
- FSR 327 B Coleman B (Seasonal;
- FSR 331 Berry (Seasonal);
- FSR 374 Hunting Fork Rd (closed due to a washed-out pipe)
- FSR 376 Asias Branch Road (closed due to blown-out culvert)
- FSR 457 Cora (Seasonal);
- FSR 490 Larry Cope (Seasonal)
- Long Cane Ranger District roads closed:
- FS 509 Muckaway Rd (closed at mileposts 2.53 & 3.01 due to a culvert failure at milepost 2.79);
- FS 520 White Creek Rd (closed at Milepost 0.55 due to culvert failure)
- Francis Marion Ranger District roads closed:
- FS 158A Hell Hole A;
- FS 158B Hell Hole B;
- FS 158D Hell Hole D;
- FSR 159B;
- FSR 165 Big Island (closed about 0.85 miles from intersection with FSR 159);
- FS 169 Bluebird Road;
- FSR 222 Steed Creek;
- FS 266 Slash
Forest Alerts
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FSR 361 (Bonds Road) closed due to bridge repair
FSR 361 is closed to vehicular traffic between intersection 1069 and E. 164-2 due to a bridge closure. We will update when the repair has been completed. -
Buck Hall Campground closing July 15, 2026
Buck Hall Campground on the Francis Marion National Forest will close for renovations starting July 15, 2026. This is part of an effort to address critical deferred maintenance and upgrade the Buck Hall Recreation Area funded by the Great American Outdoors Act. Read more at… -
Part of Worthy's Ferry Road (FS301) temporarily closed
Worthy's Ferry Road (FS301) is temporarily closed to motorized vehicles between mile marker 2.11 to 3.15 and FSR 305K for public safety during a stream restoration project. -
Clark's Creek Rd and part of Worthy's Rd temporarily closed
The Enoree Ranger District of Sumter National Forest is temporarily closing Forest Service Road (FSR) 301 (Worthy’s Rd) between mile marker 2.11 to 3.15 and FSR 305K (Clark’s Creek Rd) to motorized vehicles for two years to remove bridges for stream restoration. -
Garlington School Road closed between FSR 366E and E91-7 (Enoree RD)
Garlington School Road is closed between FSR 366E and E91-7 for needed bridge maintenance. We will update when the bridge has been repaired. -
FSR 1047 closed due to culvert failure (Enoree RD)
Forest Service Road 1047 (off Riser Road) is closed at MP 0.841 for public safety due to failed culverts. We will provide an update when the culverts have been repaired. -
FSR 520 “White Creek Rd” is closed at MP 0.55 due to a culvert failure.
FSR 520 “White Creek Rd” on the Long Cane Ranger District is closed at MP 0.55 due to a culvert failure. -
FSR 509 "Muckaway Rd" is closed at mileposts 2.53 & 3.01 due to a culvert failure at milepost 2.79.Â
FSR 509 "Muckaway Rd"  on the Long Cane Ranger District is closed at mileposts 2.53 & 3.01 due to a culvert failure at milepost 2.79. -
Tibwin Plantation occupancy and use restrictions
Closures for special fishing and hunting lottery hunts for youth hunters and hunters with mobility impairments. -
Upper Chattooga River Corridor restrictions
Restrictions on activities within the Chattooga National Wild and Scenic River Corridor for the protection of the public and natural resources. This order affects the Sumter National Forest in South Carolina, the Chattahoochee National Forest in Georgia, and the Nantahala National Forest in North… -
Wambaw Trail closure order
Closures of the north and south loops for deer hunting by dog drives on days set by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. -
John's Creek Lake occupancy and use restrictions
Restrictions on watercraft speed on John's Creek Lake on the Enoree Ranger District. -
Occupancy and use restrictions for food storage
Restrictions on food storage while camping on the Andrew Pickens Ranger District. -
Camping occupancy and use restrictions
Forest-wide restrictions for camping on the Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests. -
Lick Fork Lake and Parson's Mountain occupancy and use restrictions - fishing
Fishing prohibitions for Lick Fork Lake and Parson's Mountain Lake on the Long Cane Ranger District. -
Lick Fork Lake and Parson's Mountain occupancy and use restrictions - alcoholic beverages
Restrictions on alcoholic beverages in the Lick Fork Lake and Parson's Mountain picnic, swimming, and parking areas on the Long Cane Ranger District. -
Forest-wide general prohibitions within boundaries
General prohibitions within the Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests, with topics including but not limited to camping, prospecting, water activities, as well as regulations for road access, alcoholic beverages, horse and pack animal use, fireworks and more. -
Controlled substance prohibitions
Forest-wide prohibitions on controlled substances and paraphernalia for the protection of public health and safety. -
Occupancy and use restrictions for rifle ranges
Forest-wide restrictions on all shooting ranges on the Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests. -
Motor vehicle regulations
Forest-wide motor vehicle regulations on the Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests. -
Developed recreation area prohibitions
Prohibitions for all developed or otherwise designated recreation areas on the Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests. -
Ban on use of metal detectors
Ban on use of metal detectors within the Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests. -
Forest Service Road 301 (Worthys Ferry) Closure
Until further notice, Forest Service Road 301 (Worthys Ferry) on the Enoree Ranger District will be closed between the two intersections where FSR 301 meets with FSR 301E (Feltman). Access to Worthys Bottom will remain open through FSR 301E. -
FSR 376 Asias Branch Road closed on Enoree Ranger District
FSR 376 Asias Branch Road, located on the Enoree Ranger District, is closed due to a blown-out culvert. We will update when the road is reopened. -
Litchfield Bridge Closure on Francis Marion National Forest
Damage from Tropical Storm Debby on the Francis Marion Ranger District led to an indefinite closure of the Litchfield and Lottie bridges for public and employee safety. Lottie Bridge on FSR 251H has reopened but Litchfield Bridge remains temporarily closed. -
Candy Branch Rifle Range closed until further notice
The Candy Branch Rifle Range at Sumter National Forest's Long Cane Ranger District is closed until further notice pending safety review and maintenance. -
Emergency Bridge Closure off Forest Service Rd. 251H
A Closure Order (see below) has been placed for an emergency closure of a bridge off of Forest Service Road 251H on the Francis Marion National Forest. Francis Marion & Sumter NFs, Forest-Wide Closure - Order Number: FM-14-01Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited… -
FSR 374 (Hunting Fork Rd) closed
Forest Service Road 374 near Whitmire, SCÂ (also known as Hunting Fork Road) is closed due to a washed-out pipe. We will update when the road is repaired. -
Check the Call Before You Haul hotline before riding our OHV trails
All OHV trails across Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests are subject to closures on short notice due to inclement weather. Before driving to OHV trails, Call 803-561-4025 Before You Haul for the most recent trail status. The hotline is updated when the trail's open or closed status… -
America the Beautiful passes unavailable at Supervisor's & Long Cane offices
America the Beautiful passes are temporarily not available at the Supervisor's Office. Passes are available at our other Forest Service offices in South Carolina. Call ahead to confirm availability.Looking to get a pass to skip entrance fees at national parks and other federal lands? America the… -
Please be aware of open well hazards on Sumter National Forest
Old home sites exist across many parts of the Sumter National Forest in South Carolina. Many of these sites still include open, hand-dug wells. The Forest is working to address known well hazards. Known well sites are being signed; however, there may be wells not yet discovered.To report an open…