Alerts
Fireworks are always illegal on USDA Forest Service property.
Forest Orders & Road Closures
Road construction planned for future dates
Information Coming Soon
| Zone | District | County | Road | Closed at | Planned Action | Planned Construction Start Date | Possible Closure Date | Project Completion |
Access is restricted for motorized vehicles due to construction project
| Zone | District | County | Road | Activity | Projected Reopening |
| South | Ocoee | Polk | Sina Branch | Culvert Replacement | unknown at this time |
| South | Ocoee | Polk | Peavine-Sheeds Creek Rd / NFSR #221 | Rough Creek Bridge damaged/impassable | unkown at this time |
Some routes are closed seasonally for resource protection during times of increased possible damage
More information planned
| Zones | District | County | Road | Closed At | Reason | Estimated Closure Date | Projected Reopening Date |
Area Closures:
Wilderness Group
Donley Cabin
Citico Creek
Cherohala Skyway
Boat Engine Restrictions
Gold Collecting (Fact Sheet)
14 - Day Camping Restrictions
Hurricane Helene Life and Safety Closure Maps
As of Oct. 29, 2024
Jackson Farm Life and Safety Closure
As of Nov. 6, 2024
Unaka RD Life and Safety Closure
No Hurricane Helene related closures for Tellico and Ocoee Ranger Districts.
Forest Alerts
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Fire restrictions on Appalachian Trail
Fire restrictions are in in place on sections of the Appalachian Trail heavily damaged by Hurricane Helene.