Rainbow Gathering Information for the Chattahoochee National Forest
The Rainbow Family of Living Light chose to hold its 2018 annual gathering on the Chattahoochee National Forest on the Blue Ridge Ranger District. The unauthorized gathering site was located near Bull Mountain off of Forest Service Road 28-1 in the community of Nimblewill about 15 minutes from Dahlonega, Georgia.
Quick Links:
- Latest Closure Map
- Outdoor Safety & Ethics
- Forest Visitor Rules
- Alerts & Notices
- News & Events
- Weather Conditions on the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
- Frequently Asked Questions: National Rainbow Gatherings on National Forests
- Frequently Asked Questions: Visiting the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
- Jake and Bull Mountain Trail System
Updates:
- July 19, 2018 — Alert: Camping Closure for area around Rainbow Family gathering, Lumpkin County
- July 6, 2018 — News release: Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests closes camping area for rehabilitation
- July 3, 2018 — Update
- June 30, 2018 — Update
- June 28, 2018 — Update
- June 27, 2018 — Update
- June 26, 2018 — Update
- June 25, 2018 — Update
- June 25, 2018 — Temporary Road Closures (Update)
- June 22, 2018 — Update
- June 21, 2018 — Update
- June 20, 2018 — Update
- June 19, 2018 — Update
- June 17, 2018 — ALERT! Revised Road and Parking Plan
- June 15, 2018 — News Release: Rainbow Family national gathering to occur on the Chattahoochee National Forest
- June 15, 2018 — Frequently Asked Questions: National Rainbow Gatherings on National Forests
- June 13, 2018 — ALERT! Temporary Road Closures on the Chattahoochee National Forest (*Updated 6/17/18)
- June 13, 2018 — Lumpkin County Government notice about Rainbow Family Gathering
- June 13, 2018 — Lumpkin County Sheriff Public Service Announcement
Resources and Information:
- Lumpkin County Sheriff 's Office
- Towed car owners may call Lumpkin County Dispatch 706-864-3633
Last revised: July 10, 2018
Alerts & Warnings
- Toccoa River - Sandy Bottoms Day Use on Recreation.gov
- No Water at Cooper Creek Campground
- Tallulah River Road Construction to Begin
- Before riding your UTV, Educate Yourself!
- Houston Valley Now Scan & Pay
- Track Rock Petroglyphs
- Flatlands Road (FSR 256 and FSR 637) Closed
- 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!