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Alerts

Alerts

Fireworks are always illegal on USDA Forest Service property. 

Forest Orders & Road Closures

Forest Alerts

  • Little Sylco Project closes portion of FS 221

    The US Forest Service plans to disrupt access to portions of FS 221 beginning Nov. 10 south of Parksville Lake while permanent water crossing repairs are completed to improve access across the Cherokee National Forest in Polk County.  This Emergency Repair is in response to flood damage that…
    Alert Start Date: November 10, 2025
  • Roan Mountain Fire Restrictions

    Fire Restrictions Continue Along the Appalachian Trail
    Alert Start Date: October 20, 2025
    Forest Order: #08-04-06-25-001
  • Access disrupted to Chilhowee Recreation Area and Forest Service Road #77

    UPDATE: Construction crews closed access to Chilhowee Recreation Area  for road construction and paving.  This is a phased project with adjustments to Chilhowee access throughout the phases.  The long-term improvement project includes installation of dumpster pads for bear-proof dumpsters and…
    Alert Start Date: October 17, 2025
  • Little Milligan Boat Ramp Temporary Closure Planned

    Temporary closure for Little Milligan Boat Ramp Recreation Area is planned to start in the fall of 2025 for visitor health and safety during logging operations.  A specific start date for the closure is to be determined. A projected reopening is scheduled four weeks after closure starts. The…
    Alert Start Date: August 5, 2025