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The window to make reservations at the Pocket Campground will open in the Spring of 2026.

Clark's Creek Rd and part of Worthy's Rd temporarily closed

The Enoree Ranger District of Sumter National Forest is temporarily closing Forest Service Road (FSR) 301 (Worthy’s Rd) between mile marker 2.11 to 3.15 and FSR 305K (Clark’s Creek Rd) to motorized vehicles for two years to remove bridges for stream restoration.

Part of the Awendaw Trail temporarily closed

Part of the Awendaw Trail from Buck Hall landing to Reverend Perry Road is temporarily closed to protect public safety while a contractor conducts forestry operations in the area.

Garlington School Road closed between FSR 366E and E91-7 (Enoree RD)

Garlington School Road is closed between FSR 366E and E91-7 for needed bridge maintenance. We will update when the bridge has been repaired.

FSR 1047 closed due to culvert failure (Enoree RD)

Forest Service Road 1047 (off Riser Road) is closed at MP 0.841 for public safety due to failed culverts. We will provide an update when the culverts have been repaired.

FSR 520 “White Creek Rd” is closed at MP 0.55 due to a culvert failure.

FSR 520 “White Creek Rd” on the Long Cane Ranger District is closed at MP 0.55 due to a culvert failure.

FSR 509 "Muckaway Rd" is closed at mileposts 2.53 & 3.01 due to a culvert failure at milepost 2.79.

FSR 509 "Muckaway Rd"  on the Long Cane Ranger District is closed at mileposts 2.53 & 3.01 due to a culvert failure at milepost 2.79.

Forest Orders

Please visit the following page for current Forest Closure Orders: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/francismarionsumter/about-area/closure-orders

Forest Service Road 301 (Worthys Ferry) Closure

Until further notice, Forest Service Road 301 (Worthys Ferry) on the Enoree Ranger District will be closed between the two intersections where FSR 301 meets with FSR 301E (Feltman). Access to Worthys Bottom will remain open through FSR 301E.

Timber Harvest at Buck Hall Recreation Area Use Caution

A timber harvest will be taking place in the vicinity of Buck Hall Recreation Area starting as early as Friday, February 14th 2025. This is the first phase of the Buck Hall Recreation Area Renovation. Logging trucks will be using Buck Hall Landing Road to access the area. Their activity will be…

From Recreation.gov

Jacks River Fields Campground will have limited access from January 5, 2026 until March 4, 2026 due to a seasonal road closure of Forest Road 64. The campground can still be accessed from Blue Ridge, Ga. For more information please visit the [Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest][1] web page. [1]: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/chattahoochee-oconee

Helene Closures

Please visit our Helene Information page for a full list of closures.

Roan Mountain Fire Restrictions

Fire restrictions are now in effect for the Roan Mountain area of Appalachian Ranger District due to heightened fire danger caused by Hurricane Helene. The fire restriction is in effect on all National Forest System land from Hughes Gap to Doll Flats on the Appalachian Trail.This…

Pisgah National Forest Driving Safety Alert

Please use caution as you travel in and around the Forest. We have a lot of heavy equipment and repair crews in the area working on roads damaged during Hurricane Helene. Up to 2,000 tons of gravel are being placed EVERY DAY on our Forest Service roads through the summer and fall. That's around 60…

Paint Rock Closure

Effective through May 1, 2035, certain National Forest System lands in the Paint Rock area, located on the Appalachian Ranger District of Pisgah National Forest and the Unaka Ranger District of Cherokee National Forest, will be closed to protect cultural resources.This closure is intended to…

Appalachian Trail Detour- Iron Mountain Gap

The Iron Mountain Gap detour is now in place to route hikers around the final remaining 6 miles of closed section of the Appalachian Trail from about a mile south of the destroyed Cherry Gap Shelter to about a mile north of Iron Mountain Gap (approx. NOBO mile 360.6 to 365.9). The detour is mapped…

Kings Mountain Point Fishing Pier Closure

The fishing pier at Kings Mountain Point Day Use Area on the Uwharrie National Forest is closed till further notice due to storm damage. The Day Use area remains open and the three smaller accessible fishing platforms are available for public use.

Pisgah Camping Limitations

The following act is prohibited within 1000 feet of a road open to public vehicle travel on the Pisgah Ranger District in Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson, and Transylvania Counties in North Carolina.Camping is prohibited in any area not designated as a campsite depicted on the attached map. This…

Max Patch Restrictions

Restrictions on camping, fires, animals, aircraft and bicycles in Max Patch area.

Forest Closures and Orders

Check out our closure orders and forest orders for more information.

Litchfield Bridge Closure on Francis Marion National Forest

Damage from Tropical Storm Debby on the Francis Marion Ranger District led to an indefinite closure of the Litchfield and Lottie bridges for public and employee safety. Lottie Bridge on FSR 251H has reopened but Litchfield Bridge remains temporarily closed.

FSR 376 Asias Branch Road closed on Enoree Ranger District

FSR 376 Asias Branch Road, located on the Enoree Ranger District, is closed due to a blown-out culvert. We will update when the road is reopened.

Candy Branch Rifle Range closed until further notice

The Candy Branch Rifle Range at Sumter National Forest's Long Cane Ranger District is closed until further notice pending safety review and maintenance.

Emergency Bridge Closure off Forest Service Rd. 251H

A Closure Order (see below) has been placed for an emergency closure of a bridge off of Forest Service Road 251H on the Francis Marion National Forest. Francis Marion & Sumter NFs, Forest-Wide Closure - Order Number: FM-14-01Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited…

FSR 374 (Hunting Fork Rd) closed

Forest Service Road 374 near Whitmire, SC (also known as Hunting Fork Road) is closed due to a washed-out pipe. We will update when the road is repaired.

Check the Call Before You Haul hotline before riding our OHV trails

All OHV trails across Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests are subject to closures on short notice due to inclement weather. Before driving to OHV trails, Call 803-561-4025 Before You Haul for the most recent trail status. The hotline is updated when the trail's open or closed status…

America the Beautiful passes unavailable at Supervisor's & Long Cane offices

America the Beautiful passes are temporarily not available at the Supervisor's Office. Passes are available at our other Forest Service offices in South Carolina. Call ahead to confirm availability.Looking to get a pass to skip entrance fees at national parks and other federal lands? America the…

Please be aware of open well hazards on Sumter National Forest

Old home sites exist across many parts of the Sumter National Forest in South Carolina. Many of these sites still include open, hand-dug wells. The Forest is working to address known well hazards. Known well sites are being signed; however, there may be wells not yet discovered.To report an open…

From Recreation.gov

The Lake Conasauga Overflow Campground will be closed from January 5, 2026 until March 4, 2026 due to the seasonal road closures of Forest Road 68 and Forest Road 17. For more information please visit the [Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest][1] web page. [1]: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/chattahoochee-oconee

Reopened - but access disruption south of Parksville Lake for Culvert Replacement

Access to Indian Creek Road is restored with disruptions.  The detour routes are Baker Creek Road (NFSR 55) to East Sylco Ridge (NFSR 1333).  Access will remain disrupted until the project is completed.

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

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…

From Recreation.gov

Closed until further notice.Please check back for status.

From Recreation.gov

The window to make reservations at the Lake Conasauga Campground will open in Spring of 2026.

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