Sylamore District Flood and Tornado Closures

Updated 4/25/25

Due to recent storms, the following areas are closed or have partial closures. These closures will be in place until further notice.

Reopened areas

• Barkshed Campground
• Gunner Pool Campground

Flood Closures

• Blanchard Springs Campground
• Blanchard Springs Day-Use Area
• Cole Fork Road
• North Sylamore Creek Trail
  • Blanchard to Allison
  • Allison Trailhead

Tornado Closures

• Syllamo Mountain Bike Trail
  • Jack’ Branch Loop
  • Bad Branch Loop
  • Bad Branch Trailhead
• North Sylamore Creek Trail
  • Blanchard to Gunner Pool Section

**Blanchard Springs Caverns, Mirror Lake, and the springs are open. Restroom access is ONLY available at the caverns.**