USFS announces low-lying recreation sites reopened
Following a close call initially predicted by forecasters who said Hurricane Florence would bring devastation to Rabun County and surrounding areas, the U.S. Forest Service announced several closures of low-lying recreational areas.
However, according to Judy Toppins Staff Officer and Public Affairs, GIS and Environmental Coordination, “all recreation areas have reopened, and there was no flooding or significant damage reported.”
- Boggs Creek Recreation Area (Lumpkin County)
- Frank Gross Recreation Area (Fannin County)
- Toccoa River Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area (Fannin County)
Chattooga River Ranger District:
- Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area (Rabun County)
- Lake Russell Recreation Area (Habersham County)
- Sarah’s Creek Campground – upper loop closed (Rabun County)
- Dyar Pasture Recreation Area (Greene County)
- Oconee River Campground (Greene County)