Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests close some low-lying recreation sites
Press Release August 18, 2021 , by Bill Johnson
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):
Conasauga Ranger District (Chatsworth 706-695-6736):
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.