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Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Flood Watch issued July 21 at 1:45PM EDT until July 22 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN

1:45 PM — July 22nd, 2:30 AM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of east Tennessee, including the following areas, Anderson, Blount Smoky Mountains, Campbell, Claiborne, Cocke Smoky Mountains, Grainger, Hamblen, Hancock, Hawkins, Jefferson, Johnson, Knox, Loudon, Morgan, North Sevier, Northwest Blount, Northwest Carter, Northwest Cocke, Northwest Greene, Roane, Scott TN, Sevier Smoky Mountains, Southeast Carter, Southeast Greene, Sullivan, Unicoi, Union and Washington TN and southwest Virginia, including the following areas, Lee, Russell, Scott VA, Washington VA and Wise. * WHEN...From midnight EDT tonight through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Periods of showers and thunderstorms are expected tonight into Wednesday. Locations that receive multiple rounds or extended periods of locally heavy rainfall could experience flash flooding. Locations that have recently seen flooding need less rainfall to have additional flooding, and should take additional rounds of heavy rain and storms seriously. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Cherokee National Forest

Campsite limitations

Specific Camping prohibitions1. Camping for more than 14 days in developed and dispersed areas. Camping in anylocation is limited to 14 consecutive days. On the 14th consecutive day, the camper andparty must leave that area/campground for a minimum of seven days before returning foranother stay. If…

Cherokee National Forest

Peavine Sheeds Road Closure for repairs

Forest Service begins phased construction to Peavine Sheeds Road, FS 221, south of Parksville Lake in the Ocoee Ranger District. Phase 1 will disrupt access beginning July 16 from 35.0072,-84.6889 to 34.9889, -84.6339 as depicted in the graphic. Major repairs will address storm damage. Marked…

Cherokee National Forest

Emergency road closures due to storm damage

The Cherokee National Forest has enacted emergency closures to Hurricane Gap Road (NFSR 31) Closed on Rollins Chapel Road side from Mile Post 1.116 to Mile Post 1.665Dick Creek Road (NFSR 307)In addition HWY 395 is now closed blocking Unaka Mnt. access from Indian Gap.

Cherokee National Forest

Ocoee Ranger District Office temporarily closed to the public July 13

Temporary closure of Ocoee Ranger District Office July 13 for hazard tree removal.

Cherokee National Forest

Two Unaka Ranger District Campgrounds now closed due to storm

Recent weather caused significant damage to key routes on the Unaka Ranger District causing two campgrounds to close. Paint Creek and Horse Creek campgrounds are now closed.

Cherokee National Forest

Warden Field (Citico Campsite #14) Limited to day use

Warden Field on the Tellico Ranger District is now limited to day use only. It is unlawful to enter or remain at Citico Campsite #14 (Warden Field) during the night period from 10p.m. to 6a.m. of every day during the time period of the 12th of May, 2026 through the 8th of September, 2026.

Cherokee National Forest

Little Milligan Boat Launch Re-opens

Little Milligan Boat Launch is scheduled to reopen June 27 for the 2026 boating season. A safety closure disrupted access while loggers salvaged downed timber from Hurricane Helene. Downed timber from Hurricane Helene poses an ever- increasing wildfire risk. Thank you for your patience.

Cherokee National Forest

Camping not permitted within 300 feet of the Cherohala Skyway

Camping restricted along Skyway to beyond 300 yards.

Cherokee National Forest

motorboats restricted on Forest Service Lakes

Possession or operating a vessel powered by an internal combustion engine of any size or propelled by any other machinery rated greater than 5 horsepower is prohibited on McKamy Lake, Indian Boundary Lake, and Allen Branch Pond.

Cherokee National Forest

Roan Mountain Fire Restrictions

Fire Restrictions Continue Along the Appalachian Trail

Cherokee National Forest

Closure order prohibiting protected areas pertaining to Paint Rock

Going into or being upon or in the area of closure (this includes all forms ofpresence, including as a pedestrian or by any and all other means)

Cherokee National Forest

Wilderness Closure Orders

This Forest Order is associated with Wilderness Areas limitations concerning stay duration, group size limits, mechanized equipment, camping and camping equipment.

Cherokee National Forest

Donley Cabin Camping Limitations

Limits to Donley Cabin exist to preserve small group opportunities in a remote setting. No overnight occupancy by more than 6 persons. No stays in the area except for 6 person limit authorized between sundown and sunrise. No discharge of firearm, air rifle, or gas gun within 500 feet of Donley…

Cherokee National Forest

Equestrian animals prohibited around Citico Creek

Equestrian animals are prohibited from going into or being upon the critical habitat portion of Citico Creek for the protection of threatened and endanger species.

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Campgrounds

Abram's Creek Campground Anthony Creek Horse Camp Appalachian Clubhouse Balsam Mountain Campground Balsam Mt. Campground Big Creek Campground Big Creek Group Camp Cades Cove Campground Cades Cove Group Cataloochee Campground Cataloochee Group Camp Cataloochee Horse Camp Collins Creek Picnic Pavilion Cosby Campground Cosby Group Camp Cosby Picnic Pavilion Deep Creek Campground Deep Creek Group Camp Deep Creek Picnic Pavilion Elkmont Campground Elkmont Group Camp Greenbrier Picnic Pavilion Look Rock Campground Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Pavilion Round Bottom Horse Camp Smokemont Campground Smokemont Group Camp Spence Cabin

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