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Chestatee WMA

Dahlonega • Lumpkin County • North Georgia High Country

Chestatee WMA near Dahlonega offers North Georgia mountain public-land hunting, primitive camping, lake and river fishing, hiking trails, and wildlife viewing.

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Chestatee WMA
WMA Wildlife Management Area

Chestatee WMA

Chestatee Wildlife Management Area is located in Lumpkin and White counties on U.S. Forest Service property. The 27,124-acre property offers hunting opportunities for deer, bear, turkey, and small game, along with hiking trails, lake access, picnic sites, primitive campsites, lake and river fishing, and wildlife viewing. Always confirm current road status, access rules, licenses, seasons, closures, and WMA regulations with official agencies 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 Bear Small Game

Hunt & Access Flags

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

Features at Chestatee WMA

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

Camping

Primitive Campsites

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

Water Access

Lake

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

Trails

Hiking Trails

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

Day Use

Picnic Sites

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

Fishing

Fishing is available as a recreation activity. Confirm licenses, seasons, and property-specific access before visiting.

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, bear, turkey, and small game.

Habitat

North Georgia mountain forest habitat on U.S. Forest Service land in Lumpkin and White counties.

Access Notes

Confirm current road closures and access conditions before visiting.

Vehicle Access

Road closures due to damage or weather-related conditions are managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

ATV Notes

ATVs and UTVs are not allowed on U.S. Forest Service roads except on designated roads or trails.

Camping

Primitive campsites are listed by DNR for this property.

Fees & Passes

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

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