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  • Roan Mountain Fire Restrictions

    Fire Restrictions Continue Along the Appalachian Trail

Alert Start Date: October 20, 2025

Alert End Date: October 20, 2026

Order Number: 08-04-06-25-001

Contact Information

Contact Name: Christopher Joyner / Fire Information Officer

Contact Number: 423.819.0233

Contact Email: christopher.joyner@usda.gov

Forest Order

Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50 (a) and (b), for the protection of public health and safety, the following acts are prohibited on and within the Roan Mountain area as shown on attached map which is attached hereto and made a part hereof. This closure is effective from the date signed by the Forest Supervisor until October 20, 2026, or until terminated by an authorized Forest Service official, whichever occurs first.
1.Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire or stove fire. 36 C.F.R. 261.52(a)
2.Possessing, discharging or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device.
36 C.F.R. 261.52(f)

Maps

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Rec Sites Affected

Last updated October 21, 2025