The U.S. Forest Service announced that the Houston Day Use
Area on the Bankhead National Forest will be open in time for the July 4th
holiday. Visitors are encouraged to
enjoy the swimming and picnic areas as well as the boat ramp beginning this
holiday weekend. According to Bankhead District
Ranger Dave Casey, Bankhead National Forest employees and local contractors
have been working to restore water, repair buildings and clean grounds for the
upcoming holiday. The swimming and
picnic areas will be open through Labor Day weekend. The boat ramp will remain open as long as
water depths allow safe boat launching.
Camping loops at Houston Recreation Area remain closed, but
campers will find recreation opportunities at numerous other sites including Clear
Creek and Corinth Recreation Areas that will remain fully operational for the
upcoming July 4th weekend.
The National Forests in Alabama encourage visitors to check its
web site at www.fs.usda.gov/alabama
in advance of visits or contact the Bankhead District Office at 205-489-5111.
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