Thank you for your interest in news updates and alerts for the Chattahoochee-Oconee Nati onal Forests.  We have new information to share:

#ForestRoadClosure - Forest Service Road 283 on the  U.S. Forest Service - Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests is closed due to a landslide. There is no alternative access to the trail head for High Shoals Falls. Please avoid this area to prevent the need for search and rescue personnel and further risk to life and property.
Location is approximately 13 miles North of Helen, Ga., near Unicoi Gap:  bit.ly/HighShoalsFallsTrail

A reminder that national forest roads and OHV trails close when conditions are wet to prevent damage and erosion into streams. Always call before you haul (or check condition status our recreation website).

Many roads on the national forests may be blocked by fallen trees and down powerlines, including Tallullah River Road, Indian Gap Road, among many others. 

We will assess road conditions and conduct saw-out as safe conditions allow. Once all assessments are completed, we will post a comprehensive list and map of the road situation. Please be patient as it may take weeks to completely reopen parts of the forest. 

Find updates and a list of site closures on Twitter, Facebook or the national forest website: www.fs.usda.gov/conf.

Stay safe! We are thinking of you during this time, and appreciate your understanding.

DFMO Demas assists stranded motorist at water crossing on FSR238 after flash flooding from TS Alberto.
Forest Service crews responded to a landslide event on May 31, 2018, on FS Road 238 near Helen, Ga. on the Chattahoochee National Forest near High Shoals Falls. Flash flooding from Tropical Storm Alberto caused the landslide and flooding, leading to the road closure. Photo by U.S. Forest Service/Jason Demas.

20180530-FS-ChattahoocheeNF-CRRD-Flash flood on Tallulah River Road at Line Branch near Tate City
Flash flooding on Tallulah River Road at Line Branch caused significant damage, requiring the route to Tate City be closed. Photo by Steve Sickmond.


The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests provide the finest outdoor recreation opportunities and natural resources in Georgia. Featuring nearly 867,000 acres across 26 counties, thousands of miles of clear-running streams and rivers, approximately 850 miles of recreation trails, and dozens of campgrounds, picnic areas, and other recreation activity opportunities, these lands are rich in natural scenery, history and culture. The mission of the USDA Forest Service is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the nation's forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations.
Connect with the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests!
Get the latest forest news and alerts -- visit our website,
like us on  Facebook ,  follow us on twitter  @ChattOconeeNF,
text 'follow chattoconeenf' to 40404,  
and download our free  mobile app  for your smartphone or tablet.

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.