Submitted photo. Road closures will occur 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday each week until October. Tate Branch and Sandy Bottoms campgrounds will be closed Monday through Thursday, but will open to visitor use Friday through Sunday.
Gainesville, Ga. (August 17, 2022) — The U.S. Forest Service will begin road repairs to address damage on Tallulah River Road (Forest System Road 70) on the Chattahoochee National Forest on August 22, 2022, causing intermittent road closures, traffic delays and campground closures.
Road closures will occur 9 a.m. to noon. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Thursday each week until October. Tate Branch and Sandy Bottoms campgrounds will be closed Monday through Thursday, but will be open to visitor use Friday through Sunday. Visitors will still be able to stay at nearby Tallulah River Campground, but may also consider Sarah's Creek Campground or West Fork Campground located on scenic waterways approximately 15 miles east of Clayton, Ga.
“We appreciate everyone’s patience while we work to repair Tallulah River Road that provides access to this beautiful part of the national forest,” says District Ranger Ryan Foote. “We recognize this project will impact the public’s ability to access and experience national forest service lands and camping opportunities. However, these closures are necessary to allow this project to be completed in a timely fashion and ensure we provide safe motorized access for visitors and nearby residents.”
In 2019 Tallulah River Road experienced significant damage after heavy rains, including a landslide that impacted approximately 40 feet of roadway. Staff for the Chattooga River Ranger District made immediate repairs to help stabilize the remaining roadway until these long-term repairs begin.
For updates on the Tallulah River Road project, sign up for email updates, or visit the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest website at Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest - Home (usda.gov). You can also contact the Chattooga River Ranger District Office at (706) 754-6221.
The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest provides 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.