The National Forests in North Carolina have closed some recreational areas and roads ahead of the arrival of Hurricane IRMA. The press release detailing the closures is posted below:
Sunday, September 10, 2017
Some National Forest Recreation Areas and Roads Closing in Advance of Hurricane Irma
Asheville, N.C., September 10, 2017 - The U.S. Forest Service is closely tracking the forecast models of Hurricane Irma and is temporarily closing all campgrounds and recreation areas in the Nantahala, Pisgah, and Uwharrie National Forests. This includes the temporary suspension of creating reservations on www.recreation.gov.
The health, safety, and well-being of the public and visitors to our National Forests is of our number one priority and this decision is intended to keep our recreation users safe.
Heavy rain is expected and may result in flash flooding of low-lying and poorly drained areas. High winds, especially in ridgetop areas, are predicted making camping extremely dangerous due to the potential for falling trees. Isolated tornadoes are also possible. We strongly recommend NO camping in the backcountry or at dispersed sites while the storm passes through the area.
NANTAHALA NATIONAL FOREST
Closing all camping areas effective Sunday, Sept 10 at 2 pm. Campgrounds are expected to reopen Wednesday, Sept 13. This includes:
o Ammons Branch Camp
o Apple Tree Group Campground
o Balsam Lake Lodge
o Bear Creek Hunt Camp
o Bristol Fields Campground
o Cable Cove Campground
o Cheoah Point Campground
o Fires Creek Campground
o Hanging Dog Campground
o Horse Cove Campground
o Jackrabbit Campground
o Kimsey Creek Campground
o Lake Santeetlah Campsites
o Rattler Ford Campground
o Standing Indian Campground
o Swan Cabin
o Tsali Campground
o Van Hook Glade Campground
o Wine Springs Horse Camp
PISGAH NATIONAL FOREST
Appalachian Ranger District is closing the following recreation areas and roads listed below starting Sunday, Sept 10. All are expected to re-open by Thursdayif damage is minimal:
Recreation Areas:
Roads:
Grandfather Ranger District is closing the following recreation areas and roads listed below starting Monday, Sept 11:
o Curtis Creek Road (NFSR # 482)
o Table Rock Road (NFSR # 99)
o Maple Sally Road (NFSR # 187)
o Brown Mountain OHV Trails
o Brown Mountain campsites
o Mortimer and Curtis Creek Campgrounds
Pisgah Ranger District is closing recreation areas listed below until further notice.
UWHARRIE NATIONAL FOREST
Closing day use and campground areas starting Sunday, Sept. 10. All are expected to reopen Thursday, Sept. 14, or sooner if deemed safe.
Learn more about the National Forests in North Carolina at https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/
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