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Wilderness Closure Orders
This Forest Order is associated with Wilderness Areas limitations concerning stay duration, group size limits, mechanized equipment, camping and camping equipment.
Alert Start Date: October 21, 2024
Alert End Date: N/A
Order Number: 08-04-00-22-184
Contact Information
Contact Name: Jesse English
Contact Number: 423-476-9748
Contact Email: jesse.r.english@usda.gov
Associated Documents
Forest Order
Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 CFR 261.50 (a), the following prohibitions hereinafter
set forth apply to designated wilderness areas within the Cherokee National Forest (shown
on the attached map). This order is in effect until a period of two years from the date
executed or until terminated by an authorized Forest Service official, whichever occurs
first.
I. Entering or being in the Bald River Gorge, Big Frog, Citico Creek, Gee Creek and Little
Frog Mountain Wildernesses in a group of more than twelve (12) people. 36 CFR
261.SS(t)
2. Entering or being in the Big Laurel Branch, Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock, and Pond Mountain
Wilderness in a group of more than ten (10) people. 36 CFR 261.SS(f)
3. Entering or being in the Sampson Mountain and Unaka Mountain Wildernesses in a
group of more than fourteen (14) people. 36 CFR 261.SS(t)
4. Possessing or using a wagon, cart, or other vehicle (including "game carts"). 36 CFR
261.57(h)
5. Camping within Gee Creek Wilderness. 36 CFR 261.58(e)
6. Possessing camping equipment within Gee Creek Wilderness. 36 CFR 261.57(b)
Maps
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