Alerts
Here you will find alerts, closures, and Forest Orders.
Forest Alerts
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Wildfire Risk Increases in Arkansas and Oklahoma
The Ouachita and Ozark–St. Francis National Forests are experiencing heightened wildfire activity due to a combination of persistent triple-digit heat and lack of recent precipitation. These factors have created ideal conditions for active fire behavior across both forests.Firefighter and public… -
ARDOT Hwy. 123 Bridge Rehabilitation Closure Dates
Big Piney Creek and Gee Creek - Johnson CountyARDOT Hwy. 123 Bridge Rehabilitations Closure Dates Work on the Highway 123 bridge over Gee Creek is complete. Upcoming Closure on the Big Piney Creek Bridge:Following completion of repairs to the Gee Creek Bridge, the Historic Big Piney Creek Bridge… -
Spring Lake Recreation Area Closed For Rest of 2026 Season
Spring Lake Recreation Area is closed until for the rest of the 2026 season due to multiple maintenance issues. -
Lake Wedington Recreation Area Water Line Project
Work on the Lake Wedington Recreation Area waterline project is underway, and crews are now on site. The area, including walk‑in access, is closed to the public for the duration of the project. Please respect all closure signs and avoid the area to keep visitors and workers safe. Updates will be… -
Shores Lake Road (FS1501) Under Construction
UPDATED 6/9/26: Hurricane Road work has been completed. Shores Lake Road work is still ongoing.Safety notice: Heavy machinery and increased traffic are expected on Shores Lake Road and Hurricane Road on the Boston Mountain Ranger District, due to road improvement activities planned to begin… -
Be Bear Aware in the National Forests in Arkansas & Oklahoma!
National Forests in Arkansas and Oklahoma are bear country. If you’re venturing into their territory, here are some tips for staying safe:Let someone know where you are going and when you plan to return.Stay alert, do not wear headphones, and cautiously approach any blind corners on trails.If you… -
Morgan Mtn Rd Partially Closed for Road Repair
A portion of Morgan Mountain Road (FSR 1504) is closed due to a landslide and subsequent construction work to repair and stabilize the road. The road is closed to all traffic between Lumpkin Creek Road (FSR 1538) and Beech Grove Road (FSR 1533). Work is anticipated to be completed in late spring of… -
Use Caution on Moccasin Gap Trails
Due to recent heavy rain events, the Moccasin Gap Trail System has been severely damaged. Some areas may be impassable. Use extreme caution while riding the trail system. If you encounter a hazard on the trail, turn around...do not attempt to traverse. -
FSR 1806B Closed
FSR 1806B on the Big Piney District is closed until further notice due to a landslide. -
Sylamore District Flood and Tornado Closures
Updated 6/10/26Due to storms in 2025, the following areas are closed or have partial closures. These closures will be in place until further notice.Reopened areasBarkshed CampgroundGunner Pool CampgroundBlanchard Springs CampgroundBlanchard Springs Day-Use AreaNorth Sylamore Creek Trail Flood… -
FSR 1003 (White Rock) Road Closure Partially Lifted
UPDATED 5/22/26The portion of the road located between Bliss Ridge Road (FSR 1505-1) and Wood’s Gap at the junction with Bowles Gap Road (FSR 1505-2) has been repaired and is now open to traffic. The most eastern slide is near the Spirits Creek Bridge and there is no estimate of when or if this… -
Forest Order- Moccasin Gap
Forest Order regarding prohibitions within the Moccasin Gap Complex. -
Forest Order- Shores Lake Rappelling
Forest Order regarding prohibitions when rappelling within Shores Lake Recreation Area. -
Forest Order- White Rock Rappelling
Forest Order regarding prohibitions when rappelling in the White Rock area. -
Forest Order- Long Pool Recreation Area
Forest Order regarding prohibitions within Long Pool Recreation Area. -
Forest Order- Wilderness Areas
Forest Order regarding prohibitions within national forest Wilderness Areas. -
Forest Order- Trails
Forest Order regarding prohibitions on national forest trails. -
Forest Order- Day Use Areas
Forest Order regarding prohibitions within national forest Day Use Areas -
Forest Order- Occupancy and Use
Forest Order regarding prohibitions while occupying and using the national forest. -
Forest Order- Developed Recreation Areas
Forest Order regarding prohibitions within national forest developed recreation areas. -
Forest Order- Roads
Forest Order regarding prohibitions on national forest roads. -
Forest Order- St. Francis Lakes
Forest Order regarding prohibitions at Bear Creek and Storm Creek Lakes -
East Fly Gap Rd Closed
East Fly Gap Road is closed east of Highway 23 due to a landslide. The ground is too unstable to allow vehicle traffic. See map for exact location of road closure. -
FSR 1353 Closed
Road FS 1353 (Treadwell Hollow) on the Big Piney Ranger District is closed due to a landslide. No estimated time for road reopening.