The Forest Service is requesting public comments on a proposal to increase recreation fees for Open Pond Recreation Area and Coleman Lake Recreation Area.
A portion of the Pinhoti National Recreation is temporarily closed due to tornado damage. The closed portion is south of the Shoal Creek Ranger District office where the trail enters the forest off Highway 281, to north of Interstate 20 at Forest Service Road 519. The trail has been temporarily re-routed as a road walk along Highway 281 for approximately 3.2 miles.
Large fires information from the National Interagency Coordination Center
Corinth Recreation Area in the Bankhead National Forest is listed as a "Top 100 Family Campground". National Recreation website: http://www.recreation.gov
News about Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site located near Tuskegee National Forest.
Experience the beauty and excitement of the National Forests in Alabama. We have something for everyone who enjoys the great outdoors. A quick reference of recreation opportunities highlighted in "Get More Out of Life" will provide you ideas for trip planning. Ask about the interagency pass and how you can benefit.
You can also use Recreation.gov to make reservations and payments online for tours, camp sites and other accommodations. Learn about boating safety, sign up to volunteer at federal sites, or "share your story" about driving national scenic byways.
Contact any one of the six ranger districts listed below for information when planning to visit recreation sites in the Bankhead, Conecuh, Talladega or Tuskegee National Forest.
Current Conditions: 
005 Travel Management Rule requires the Forest Service to designate roads, trails, and areas open to motor vehicle use. 
Experience the beauty and excitement of the National Forests in Alabama. We have something for everyone who enjoys the great outdoors. A 
