Alerts
Forest Alerts
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Forest Service Road 212B Temporarily Closed
Forest Service Road 213B, Turkey Creek, is temporarily closed to protect the resource and for public safety.
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Forest Service Road 259C Temporarily Closed
Forest Service Road 259C, Cockburn Road, is closed temporarily to protect the resource and for public safety.
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Grassy Gap - Horseshoe Ridge Road FSR 55 Temporary Road Closure - Blue Ridge Ranger District
Forest Service Road 55, Grassy Gap - Horseshoe Ridge Road, located on the Blue Ridge Ranger District, is closed temporar
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FSR 153 Temporary Road Closure - Chattooga River Ranger District
Tuckaluge Road, FSR 153, is temporarily closed for road repairs. The gates on Tuckaluge and Dan Gap are temporarily closed.
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Springer Mountain Shelter Closure
Out of an abundance of caution, the USDA Forest Service has temporarily closed Springer Mountain Shelter for overnight camping on the Blue Ridge Ranger District due to bolder bear behavior toward hikers and campers.
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Be Bear-Aware!
Camping season is bear-aware season. It's crucial to store food and scented items properly and know what to do if you encounter a bear.
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Narrows Road Maintenance
There is ongoing road maintenance being performed on Narrows Road in the area of Hammond Gap. Please be aware of possible rough road conditions.
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Lake Winfield Scott Kids Fishing Rodeo Cancelled
Due to ongoing construction of HWY180 in the immediate vicinity of the Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area, the Lake Winfield Scott Kids Fishing Rodeo, scheduled for June 7, 2025, has been cancelled.
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Oconee Ranger District moves to "Scan to Pay" on Recreation Sites
As of today, May 1, 2025, the Oconee Ranger District is now offering forest visitors the option of paying for their day-use recreation site fees with the free, easy-to-use Recreation.gov mobile app and choosing the “scan and pay” option.
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ATV and OHV - Call Before You Haul
Motorized trails close when conditions are wet to prevent trail damage and erosion into streams. Check the status of your favorite trail or Call Before You Haul.
1. Keep It Safe
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CLOSED - Panther Creek Rec Area due to Storm Damage Alert
GAINESVILLE, GA — The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest has issued an official closure order for the Panther Creek Recreation Area following significant damage sustained during Hurricane Helene.
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#BurnAlerts for Prescribed Fires
Subscribe to #BurnAlerts at: http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/CONFemails
Info: *updated link coming soonMap: Burn Tracker
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UTV Education for Forest Visitors
Contact(s): Chatsworth 706-695-6736 Blairsville 706-745-6928 Lakemont 706-754-6221 Eatonton 706-485-7110