Alerts
Preparation and safety are of utmost importance while recreating in the national forest. Please observe safety alerts and notices before your excursion to the forest. Simply knowing the current conditions, closures and alerts prepares you for a pleasurable outdoor visit, free from any surprise that could deter your fun!
Stay in the Know on Rx Burns with the NFs in AL Southern Region Prescribed Burn Accomplishment Tracker
Burn Restrictions
Generally this occurs when the Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI) is over 600 and there are on average more than 1 wildfire per county per day over a wide area. The State Forester works with the Governor’s Office to issue a formal regulation, which has the effect of law. A “No Burn Order” prohibits any outdoor burning, including any prescribed burns, camp fires, trash fires. To learn more visit the Alabama Forestry Commission's webpage.
During times of high wildfire danger, The USDA Forest Service may restrict or close a portion of a National Forest to the public. This is a safety consideration as well as a fire prevention action. These restrictions are posted on our website.
Law Enforcement and Investigations (LEI)
The following are summaries of prohibited acts on the National Forests in Alabama. A copy of each of the Forest Supervisor's Orders can be obtained from the Supervisor's Office in Montgomery or a Ranger District Office.
| Closure Orders | Public Restrictions/Prohibitions |
| 08-01-SO-14-02 | Special Closure - Target & Skeet Shooting |
| 08-01-SO-14-01 | Commercial Hauling |
| 2012-00-07 | Occupancy and Use - Nudity |
| 2012-00-08 | Occupancy and Use - Storage of Food, Refuse and Baiting |
| Closure Orders | Public Restrictions/Prohibitions |
| 2012-01-01 | Special Closure - Cave Habitat of Indiana and Gray Bats |
| 2012-01-02 | Occupancy and Use - Houston, Corinth, Clear Creek & Brushy Creek Campgrounds |
| 2012-01-03 | Occupancy and Use - Hunter Camps |
| 2012-01-04 | Occupancy and Use - Hunting Prohibited within designated Recreation Areas |
| 2012-01-05 | Occupancy and Use - Kinlock Falls, Kinlock Springs & Kinlock Shelter |
| 2012-01-06 | Wilderness Closure - Sipsey Wilderness Restrictions |
| Closure Orders | Public Restrictions/Prohibitions |
| 2012-03-01 | Public Health and Safety - Protection of Wildlife (Alligators) |
| 2012-03-02 | Occupancy and Use - Fishing |
| 2012-03-03 | Protection of Species - Gopher Tortoise |
| 2012-03-04 | Occupancy and Use - Open Pond Recreation Area |
| 2012-03-05 | Occupancy and Use - Blue Pond Recreation Area |
| Closure Orders | Public Restrictions/Prohibitions |
| 2012-05-01 | Occupancy and Use - Morgan Lake |
| 2012-05-02 | Occupancy and Use - Coleman Lake, Pine Glenn & Warden Horse Camp Campgrounds |
| Closure Orders | Public Restrictions/Prohibitions |
| 2012-07-01 | Public Health and Safety - Target Shooting |
Forest Alerts
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Rules for Forest Visitors
In the case of an emergency or road side assistance is needed, please call 911.
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FSR 707 is closed - Oakmulgee Ranger District
FSR 707 is closed due to recent weather conditions. The road will be closed until further notice.
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Talladega NF – Shoal Creek District - FSR 548 Open
FS Road 548 is officially open to the public.
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Bankhead National Forest Wolfpen Campground Decision
For information regarding the Wolfpen Campground decision please go here.
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Tuskegee National Forest Bartram Trail is Open
The entire trail is open.
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Shooting Range Prohibitions
ALERT! National Forests in Alabama (Bankhead, Conecuh, Talladega, Tuskegee) Shooting Ranges Restrictions - Alcohol Use, Range Area, Target and Ammunition.
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PUBLIC NOTICE REGARDING ATVs
PUBLIC NOTICE REGARDING ATVs: All-terrain vehicles and off-highway vehicles are only allowed on two designated trails in Alabama’s national forests.