Grand Bay WMA

The Grand Bay Wildlife Management Area (WMA) encompasses 2,623 acres of state-owned property and 5,874 acres of land under license from the U.S. Air Force. The WMA consists of approximately 3,059 acres of upland pine and hardwood forest and 5,438 acres of cypress/gum wetlands. There are two main access points: the check station/education center entrance on Knight’s Academy Road. and the federal land entrance off U.S. Highway 221. This WMA offers hunting opportunities for deer, turkey, small game and waterfowl. No ATVs or motorcycles allowed on the property. Grand Bay Wildlife Management Area gives visitors an opportunity to learn more about a wetland habitat from the Grand Bay Wetland Education Center.

Alerts

The automatic gate to the Grand Bay WMA boardwalk and lookout tower is open from 6 a.m.–8 p.m. daily and during classes at the Education Center. Anyone in that area after 8 p.m. may be locked in and is subject to being ticketed by the GADNR Law Enforcement Division.

Due to military training needs on the federally owned portion (U.S. Highway 221 tract) of Grand Bay WMA, that section will be closed to public access periodically.

Accommodations & Facilities

• Canoe Access
• Education Center
• Hiking Trails
• Nature Trails
• Picnic Shelters

Activities

• Canoeing
• Geocaching — not allowed during managed hunts or before 10 a.m. during turkey season
• Hiking
• Hunting
  • Youth Hunts
• Lake Fishing
• Wildlife Viewing

Nearby Properties

• Paradise PFA

Nearby Accommodations

MAKE AN OVERNIGHT RESERVATION

• Reed Bingham State Park
• Stephen C. Foster State Park