Weather-Related State Forest Closure Information

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Periodically, severe weather events or extensive management activities at state forests impact public and staff safety. When that happens, we may temporarily pause access to one or more state forests. These decisions are made to promote visitor and TDF staff safety. When this happens, local staff will closely monitor conditions on the ground to evaluate when it is safe to reopen.    

Chuck Swan State Forest

  • August 18, 2026: Bowman Cemetery Road off of Long Hollow Road near the forest entrance is temporarily closed due to soft road conditions following recent roadwork and an expected weather front that will exacerbate those conditions. The road will reopen after after several dry days allow the road to dry out and firm up. Thank you for understanding!