The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest oversees five offices located in and around the Forests. The Chattahoochee National Forest is divided into three administrative districts with three district offices. The Oconee National Forest has one district office. District offices are the best places to contact for location-specific resources and visitor information. When planning your trip, contact the appropriate office for your needs to minimize any service delays.
Offices will be closed on all Federal Holidays.
Address: 1755 Cleveland Highway, Gainesville, GA 30501
Phone: 770-297-3000
Fax: 770-297-3011
Office hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 to noon and 1:00 to 4:00. We are working on the roof at the front entrance. Please call before entering the office.
Note: The Forest Supervisor's Office is an information and administrative office located in Gainesville, outside of the Forest. Recreation passes and permits may be purchased on Wednesdays and Thursdays at this location.
Address: 2042 Highway 515 West, Blairsville, GA 30512
​Phone: 706-970-9776 or 706-745-6928
Fax: 706-745-7494
Office hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 to 4:30.
Address: 9975 Highway 441S, Lakemont, GA 30552
Phone: 706-754-6221
Fax: 706-754-1021
Email the Chattooga River Ranger District Office
Office hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 to noon and 1:00 to 4:30.
Address: 3941 Highway 76, Chatsworth, GA 30705
Phone: 706-695-6736
Fax: 706-695-1872
Office hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 to noon and 1:00 to 4:30.
Address: 1199 Madison Road, Eatonton, GA 31024
Phone: 706-485-7110
Fax: 706-485-7141
Office hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 to noon and 1:00 to 4:30.
Alerts & Warnings
- 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!