This 20,657-acre state-owned Wildlife Management Area is in Northwest Georgia (Walker County). This area features abundant wildlife, miles of trails, unique natural features, and gorgeous views. Hunters consider it a favorite hunting destination for deer, turkey, squirrel, quail, and rabbit. Many protected species call this area home. Locations popular to visit include: Rocktown, Lost Wall, Pocket, Pettyjohn’s Cave, Sawmill Lake, Bluehole Springs, Civil War Wayside. This WMA boasts 5 designated camping areas, numerous trails and trailheads, and historic Mountain Cove. No ATVs on the property.
Accommodations & Facilities
- Bike Trails
- Equestrian Trails
- Hiking Trails
- Primitive Campsites
- Lake
Activities
All horse, bike, caving, hiking, rock climbing, parasailing and hang-gliding trails are closed during firearm deer seasons. Additionally, all horse and bike trails and areas are closed before 10:00 a.m. during archery deer and turkey season.
- Biking
- Boating
- Geocaching — not allowed during managed hunts or before 10 a.m. during turkey season
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Hunting
- Lake Fishing
- Parasailing & Hang-gliding
- Primitive Camping
- River Fishing
- Wildlife Viewing
Nearby Properties
- Arrowhead WMA
- Berry College WMA
- Chief Vann House State Historic Site
- Cloudland Canyon State Park
- Cohutta WMA
- Conasauga River WMA
- Coosawattee WMA
- Coosawattee-Carter's Lake WMA
- Fort Mountain State Park
- James H. "Sloppy" Floyd State Park
- John's Mountain WMA
- New Echota State Historic Site
- Otting WMA
- Rocky Mountain PFA
- Summerville Trout Hatchery
- Zahnd WMA
