Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests close some low-lying recreation sites

 

PRESS RELEASE

ALERT: The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests is closing several low-lying recreation sites and areas in the predicted path of Tropical Storm Fred (https://www.weather.gov/ffc/) beginning Tuesday, August 17. The sites and roads will remain closed until the storm passes and sites are safe for visitors. A Hazardous Weather Outlook has been issued for areas of the national forest.

Temporarily Closed Sites and Areas (subject to change):

 

Oconee Ranger District (Eatonton 706-485-7110):

• Lake Sinclair Recreation Area

​Conasauga Ranger District (Chatsworth 706-695-6736):

• Houston Valley OHV Trails
• Bear Creek Trailand Campground
• Cottonwood Patch Campground

Blue Ridge Ranger District (Blairsville 706-745-6928):

• Boggs Creek Recreation Area
• Frank Gross Recreation Area
• Cooper Creek Recreation AreaLower Loop Campground (sites 4 through 9)

​Chattooga River District (Lakemont 706-754-6221):

• Oakey Mountainand Moates Knob OHV Trails
• Lake Russell WMA
• Upper Chattahoochee WMA
• Warwoman WMA
• White Oak Gap Road (FSR 244)

Please visit the Recreation Condition Report to learn the current status for developed recreation sites: www.fs.usda.gov/recmain/conf/recreation.