Forest Order Camping Restrictions
The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests is proposing to implement a Forest Order to limit the number of days camping is permitted on the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, pursuant to 16 USC 551 and 36 CFR 261.50(a) and (b).
Project Summary
Location Summary:
This Order will provide for public safety and the protection of natural resources by prohibiting long term occupancy of National Forest System lands within the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 07/19/2021 |
| Decision | 03/2022 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 04/2022 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.12 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(1)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Regulations, Directives, Orders
Project Activity:
Order Creation/Modification
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Forest Order Camping Restrictions
Decision Signed Date: 03/16/2022
Forests:
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
Districts:
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest All Units
States:
Georgia
Counties:
Banks; Catoosa; Chattooga; Dawson; Fannin; Floyd; Gilmer; Gordon; Greene; Habersham; Jasper; Jones; Lumpkin; Monroe; Morgan; Murray; Oconee; Oglethorpe; Putnam; Rabun; Stephens; Towns; Union; Walker; White; Whitfield
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Nicholas Baggett
1755 Cleveland Highway
Gainesville, GA 30501
770-297-3038
Nicholas.Baggett@usda.gov
Last Updated: 3/16/2022