Access disrupted to Chilhowee Recreation Area and Forest Service Road #77

UPDATE: 
Construction crews closed access to Chilhowee Recreation Area  for road construction and paving.  This is a phased project with adjustments to Chilhowee access throughout the phases.  The long-term improvement project includes installation of dumpster pads for bear-proof dumpsters and widening and resurfacing existing roads within the recreation site. This Great American Outdoors Act project is expected to be completed prior to the summer recreation season in 2026. 

Additional construction work is planned for the Ocoee Scenic Byway, Forest Service Road #77.  Intermittent access will continue throughout the process.  The Forest Service will update access on this website.