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Carter's Lake WMA

Chatsworth • Murray County • North Georgia High Country

Carter's Lake WMA near Chatsworth provides public hunting around Carter's Lake with lake recreation, trails, primitive camping, archery facilities, and wheelchair hunt access.

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Carter's Lake WMA
WMA Wildlife Management Area

Carter's Lake WMA

Carter's Lake Wildlife Management Area is located in the southern Appalachian foothills of north Georgia. The 3,300-acre WMA consists of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers land around Carter's Lake, with DNR managing the hunting component and the Corps managing other recreation. that between the WMA and Carter's Lake proper, the area provides over 6,000 acres of hunting, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, camping, and related outdoor activities. Confirm current hunting rules, wheelchair hunt application requirements, recreation access, licenses, closures, and WMA regulations 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: Yes
  • Developed Camping: Yes
  • Primitive Camping: Yes
  • Boat Access Required: No
  • ATVs: No
Facilities & Recreation

Features at Carter's Lake WMA

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

Hunting

Wheelchair Hunts

Wheelchair-accessible hunt opportunities may be available. Confirm application requirements, access routes, and hunt dates with Georgia DNR.

Camping

Primitive Campsites

Primitive campsites may be available. Expect basic camping with limited or no hookups unless official property notes say otherwise.

Water Access

Boat Ramp

A boat ramp is available at this property. Confirm water levels, ramp condition, gate access, and boating rules before your trip.

Water Access

Canoe Access

Canoe or small-boat access may be useful for reaching parts of this property or nearby water. Confirm launch points and water conditions before visiting.

Water Access

Lake

Lake access is available at this property. Confirm fishing, boating, and shoreline rules before planning around lake use.

Water Access

Dock

A dock is available at this property. Confirm current condition and access before relying on it for launching, fishing, or trip planning.

Water Access

River Fishing

River or creek fishing access may be available. Confirm fishing regulations, water levels, and access points before visiting.

Water Access

Lake Fishing

Lake or pond fishing access may be available. Confirm fishing regulations, licenses, and access points before visiting.

Trails

Hiking Trails

Hiking trails are available at this property. Confirm trail access, closures, and whether trails overlap with hunting areas during open seasons.

Trails

Nature Trails

Nature trails are available at this property. Confirm current access and seasonal hunting activity before visiting.

Trails

Bike Trails

Bike trails or bicycle access are available at this property. Confirm whether access is recreational or limited to hunter access.

Shooting

Archery Range

An archery range is available at this property. Check current hours, closure notices, safety rules, and equipment requirements before visiting.

Education

Museum & Nature Center

A museum or nature center is available at this property. Confirm current hours and access before visiting.

Day Use

Picnic Shelters

Picnic shelters are available at this property. Confirm availability, reservations, and any day-use restrictions before visiting.

Day Use

Picnic Sites

Picnic sites are available at this property. Confirm current access, seasonal restrictions, and day-use rules before visiting.

Day Use

Beach

Beach access is available at this property. Confirm current public access, closures, and how beach use relates to the hunting area.

Other Recreation

Wildlife Viewing

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

Planning Notes

Important details before you go

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

Hunting Summary

the WMA as public hunting land around Carter's Lake; confirm species, seasons, quota or wheelchair hunt details, and legal methods with current DNR regulations.

Habitat

Southern Appalachian foothills around Carter's Lake with lake, trail, and forest recreation habitat.

Access Notes

Wheelchair hunters must apply by letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during the listed application window.

ATV Notes

No ATVs are allowed except by wheelchair-bound hunters during the wheelchair deer hunt.

Camping

Primitive campsites are listed by DNR for this property.

Specialty Hunts

wheelchair hunts for this property.

Safety Notes

Confirm Corps-managed recreation rules and hunting-area boundaries before visiting.

Fees & Passes

No fee to access land; license required to hunt or fish.

Map & Directions

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