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Blackwater River State Forest, Including Campgrounds, Closing
October 4, 2013
All campgrounds and recreation areas on Blackwater River State Forest will be closed today at 5 p.m. due to possible impacts from Tropical Storm Karen and will remain closed until further notice.
Campers and visitors in the campgrounds and recreation areas are being asked to leave by 4:00 p.m.
Areas will be reopened as soon as possible after impacts from Tropical Storm Karen have been assessed and mitigated. No road closures are anticipated at this time; however visitors should use extreme caution when traveling though Blackwater River State Forest due the possibility of downed trees and power lines. Flooding may also occur in low lying areas.
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