Jefferson National Forest

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 3:24AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY

3:24 AM — 11:00 AM

Low humidity, sunny to mostly sunny skies, unseasonably warm temperatures, very dry fuels, and breezy conditions will combine to result in Elevated Fire Danger this afternoon into early evening. Winds will diminish and humidities will gradually recover after sunset. Remember that Kentucky regulations make it illegal to burn between the hours of 6 AM and 6 PM within 150 feet of a woodland or brushland during the Spring Forest Fire Season that runs until April 30th.

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…

Roan Mountain Fire Restrictions

Fire Restrictions Continue Along the Appalachian Trail

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…

Little Milligan Boat Ramp Temporary Closure Planned

The Little Milligan Boat Ramp Recreation Area is temporary unavailable to the public for visitor health and safety during Hurricane Helene salvage logging operations.

From Recreation.gov

The bridge connecting the loops across the stream is closed. The front loop is the only loop available for camping at this time.

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