Alerts
Here you will find alerts, closures, and Forest Orders.
Forest Alerts
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Morgan Mtn Rd Partially Closed for Road Repair
A portion of Morgan Mountain Road (FSR 1504) is closed due to a landslide. Work will begin in the fall of 2025 to repair and stabilize the road. The road will be closed to all traffic between Lumpkin Creek Road (FSR 1538) and Beech Grove Road (FSR 1533).
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Harmful Algal Bloom Advisory for Bear Creek Lake
The Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment’s (E&E) Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has issued a Harmful Algal Bloom Advisory for Bear Creek Lake in Lee County.
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Tornado Timber Salvage Begins on Sylamore Ranger District
Timber recovery efforts from the Spring tornado on the southeast side of the Sylamore Ranger District have begun.
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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.
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FSR 1806B Closed
FSR 1806B on the Big Piney District is closed until further notice due to a landslide.
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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
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FSR 1003 (White Rock) Road Closure
There are currently two slides affecting FSR-1003, White Rock Road. The most eastern slide is near the Spirits Creek Bridge and there is no estimate of when or if this will be repaired.
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Forest Order- Trails
Forest Order regarding prohibitions on national forest trails.
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Forest Order- Shores Lake Rappelling
Forest Order regarding prohibitions when rappelling within Shores Lake Recreation Area.
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Forest Order- White Rock Rappelling
Forest Order regarding prohibitions when rappelling in the White Rock area.
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Forest Order- Moccasin Gap
Forest Order regarding prohibitions within the Moccasin Gap Complex.
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Forest Order- Long Pool Recreation Area
Forest Order regarding prohibitions within Long Pool Recreation Area.
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Forest Order- Wilderness Areas
Forest Order regarding prohibitions within national forest Wilderness Areas.
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Forest Order- Day Use Areas
Forest Order regarding prohibitions within national forest Day Use Areas
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Forest Order- Occupancy and Use
Forest Order regarding prohibitions while occupying and using the national forest.
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Forest Order- Developed Recreation Areas
Forest Order regarding prohibitions within national forest developed recreation areas.
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Forest Order- Roads
Forest Order regarding prohibitions on national forest roads.
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Forest Order- St. Francis Lakes
Forest Order regarding prohibitions at Bear Creek and Storm Creek Lakes
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Spring Lake Rd Bridge Closed
The Big Shoal Creek Bridge on Spring Lake Road on the Mount Magazine Ranger District will be closed beginning Oct. 19. The repairs are expected to be completed by the end of the year. Visitors will be able to ford the creek upstream from the bridge in low water conditions.
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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.
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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.
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Shoal Creek Rd Partially Closed
A portion of FS Road 1604 (Shoal Creek Rd) has been permanently closed on the Mt. Magazine Ranger District due to a large landslide.