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Alligator Creek WMA

Lumber City • Wheeler County • South Georgia & Coast

Alligator Creek WMA near Lumber City protects ancient sand-dune soils, rare-species habitat, and hunting opportunities for deer, turkey, and small game.

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Alligator Creek WMA
WMA Wildlife Management Area

Alligator Creek WMA

Alligator Creek Wildlife Management Area is located about two miles north of Lumber City near the confluence of the Little Ocmulgee River and Alligator Creek. This 3,086-acre property includes deep sandy soils that originated as ancient wind-blown sand dunes. The habitat supports longleaf pine, red-cockaded woodpecker, gopher tortoise, gopher frog, indigo snake, pine snake, and other rare or priority species. Hunting opportunities include deer, turkey, and small game. No camping is allowed on the property. Confirm current seasons, licenses, access rules, closures, and property-specific regulations with Georgia DNR before visiting.

Hunting Opportunities

Species and access notes

Use these as planning categories only. Seasons, quota details, legal methods, bag limits, and property-specific rules must be confirmed through Georgia DNR before visiting.

Listed Game Opportunities

Deer Turkey Small Game

Hunt & Access Flags

  • Quota Hunts: No
  • Youth Hunts: No
  • Specialty Hunts: No
  • Developed Camping: No
  • Primitive Camping: No
  • Boat Access Required: No
Facilities & Recreation

Features at Alligator Creek WMA

Features are based on researched property data and should be verified with official sources before making a trip plan.

Habitat

Rare Species Habitat

This property includes sensitive habitat for rare or priority species. Stay on appropriate access routes and follow all posted rules.

Habitat

Sandhill Habitat

Sandhill habitat is available at this property. These areas can be sensitive; confirm access rules and avoid disturbing habitat.

Habitat

Longleaf Pine Habitat

Longleaf pine habitat is available at this property. Prescribed fire and habitat work may affect access, so check current notices before visiting.

Other Recreation

Wildlife Viewing

This property also offers wildlife viewing opportunities. Wear visible clothing and be aware of open hunting seasons when visiting.

Other Recreation

Geocaching

Geocaching is not allowed during managed hunts or before 10 a.m. during turkey season.

Planning Notes

Important details before you go

These notes summarize durable planning considerations. Current regulations and closures can change.

Hunting Summary

Hunting opportunities include deer, turkey, and small game.

Habitat

Ancient sand-dune soils near the Little Ocmulgee River and Alligator Creek with longleaf pine and rare-species habitat.

Camping

No camping is allowed on this property.

Safety Notes

Geocaching is not allowed before 10 a.m. during turkey season.

Fees & Passes

Land Access requires a hunting license, fishing license, or Lands Pass.

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