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    Possession or operating a vessel powered by an internal combustion engine of any size or propelled by any other machinery rated greater than 5 horsepower is prohibited on McKamy Lake, Indian Boundary Lake, and Allen Branch Pond.

Alert Start Date: April 30, 2026

Alert End Date: N/A

Rec Sites Affected:

Order Number: 08-04-01-03-04-05-22-181

Contact Information

Contact Name: Jesse English

Contact Number: 423.476.9748

Contact Email: jesse.r.english@usda.gov

Forest Order

Pursuant to 36 CFR, Section 261.50 (a), the following act is prohibited on McKamy Lake on the
Ocoee/Hiwassee District, Indian Boundary Lake on the Tellico Ranger District, and Allen Branch Pond
located on the Unaka Ranger District, all within the Cherokee National Forest, shown on the attached
map. This order is in effect until a period of five years from the date executed or until terminated by an authorized Forest Service official, whichever occurs first.
1. Possession or operating a vessel powered by an internal combustion engine of any
size or propelled by any other machinery (including steam) rated greater than 5
horsepower. 36 CFR 261.SS(n)

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Last updated April 30, 2026