Decision Memo Completed

Emery Creek Trailhead and Holly Creek Picnic Parking Project

Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest Murray, Georgia Conasauga Ranger District

Emery Creek parking lot to be expanded and paved to prevent further runoff from parking lot into Holly Creek, and to provide more parking access for trail users.

Location

The Holly Creek Picnic Area and the Emery Creek Trailhead are located along the first mile of Holly Creek Road (FSR 18), before reaching the Holly Creek Check Station.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/29/2024
2
Decision
05/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2026 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (22), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(22)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management
Emery Creek Trailhead and Holly Creek Picnic Parking ProjectDecision Signed Date: 05/02/2025
ForestsChattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
DistrictsConasauga Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation management