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John's Mountain WMA

Armuchee • Floyd County • North Georgia High Country

John's Mountain WMA near Armuchee is a large U.S. Forest Service mountain property with deer, bear, turkey, small game, camping, shooting range access, and road-closure considerations.

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John's Mountain WMA
WMA Wildlife Management Area

John's Mountain WMA

John's Mountain Wildlife Management Area is a 23,356-acre property in Walker, Whitfield, Gordon, and Floyd counties on land owned by the U.S. Forest Service. Hunting opportunities include deer, bear, turkey, and small game. No ATVs are allowed on the property. Campgrounds and the Chestnut Mountain Shooting Range are associated with the WMA area, and road closures can occur due to damage or weather-related conditions. Confirm current seasons, licenses, camping payment requirements, shooting range status, road closures, and property-specific regulations with Georgia DNR and the U.S. Forest Service 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 John's Mountain 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.

Camping

Campsites

Camping is available at this property. Confirm whether sites are primitive, developed, reservation-only, or suitable for camper vehicles before planning an overnight stay.

Shooting

Shooting Range

A shooting range is available at this property. Confirm current operating hours, closures, fees if any, and range safety rules before visiting.

Access

No ATVs

This property includes no atvs. Confirm current availability, access, hours, and seasonal restrictions 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.

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

Large northwest Georgia mountain WMA on U.S. Forest Service land.

Access Notes

Road closures may affect access; check current conditions before visiting.

Vehicle Access

ATVs and UTVs are not allowed on U.S. Forest Service roads except where specifically designated.

ATV Notes

No ATVs are allowed on this property.

Camping

Campgrounds are associated with the WMA area. The U.S. Forest Service uses cashless payment for facilities; confirm current rules before planning an overnight stay.

Safety Notes

Some roads may be temporarily closed because of damage, weather, or maintenance.

Closures

Road closures may affect access.

Fees & Passes

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

Map & Directions

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