Georgia Hunting Area

Lanahassee Creek WMA

Preston • Webster County • South Georgia & Coast

Lanahassee Creek WMA near Preston is a 4,420-acre upper coastal plain hunting area with hiking, primitive campsites, and wildlife viewing.

Lanahassee Creek WMA
WMA Wildlife Management Area

Lanahassee Creek WMA

Lanahassee Creek Wildlife Management Area is located in the upper coastal plain physiographic region in west central Georgia near Preston and totals 4,420 acres. Facilities and activities include primitive campsites, hiking, hunting, primitive camping, wildlife viewing, and geocaching restrictions before 10 a.m. during turkey season. Confirm current hunting opportunities, licenses, seasons, access rules, 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: No
  • Developed Camping: Yes
  • Primitive Camping: Yes
  • Boat Access Required: No
Facilities & Recreation

Features at Lanahassee Creek 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.

Trails

Hiking Trails

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

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 as an activity for this WMA; confirm current species opportunities and legal methods with current DNR regulations.

Habitat

Upper coastal plain habitat in west central Georgia near Preston.

Camping

Primitive campsites are listed by DNR for 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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