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  • One Unaka Ranger District Campgrounds now closed due to storm

    Recent weather caused significant damage to key routes on the Unaka Ranger District causing two campgrounds to close.  Paint Creek and Horse Creek campgrounds were closed. 

    Horse Creek is now reopened.  

Alert Start Date: July 13, 2026

Alert End Date: N/A

Contact Information

Contact Name: christopher joyner

Contact Number: 423.819.0233

Contact Email: christopher.joyner@usda.gov

Rec Sites Affected

Last updated August 3, 2026