Alerts & Closures

Last updated 1/23/25 8:19 am

Winter Storm Enzo

The State of Georgia is experiencing sub-freezing temperatures moving through Georgia. To assist homeowners who may lose power and stranded motorists, Georgia State Parks are opening warming stations for public use until noon Thursday, January 23, 2025. ParkPass fees will be waived for those using these group shelter warming stations.

DNR Offices

Some Georgia DNR offices may have delayed opening until 10:30a.m., January 23, 2025.

WRD Closures

Charlie Elliott Education Center
Sapelo Ferry service is temporarily unavailable due to icy conditions.

Shooting Range Closures

Mike Commander will open at 1:00 p.m. January 23, 2025.
Richmond Hill

WMAs, PFAs, & Hatcheries
Shooting Ranges
Boat Ramps
Education Centers

WMA, PFA, & Hatchery Closures

Map of Regions by Number

Region 1

For road closures on U.S. Forest Service properties, please visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/conf/ for the most current information. Review the gate openings and hunting season information for the 24-25 hunting season.
*Please note that the stream near Holly Creek Bridge is undergoing maintenance but should have minimal impact on traffic.

To see Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest weather-affected closures, visit the USFS alerts page.

Region 2

For road closures on U.S. Forest Service properties (Blue Ridge, Chattahoochee, Chestatee, Cooper's Creek, Lake Russell, Redlands, Swallow Creek, and Warwoman), please visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/conf/ for the most current information.

Dawson Forest WMA

Updated 9/30/24
Dawson Forest WMA - City of Atlanta Tract - Shoal Creek Bridge is closed (due to structural issues). However, the rest of the WMA is open.

Updated 1/16/25
The horse camp, horse trails, and City of Atlanta Tract Roads are closed due to poor road conditions.

Redlands WMA

Updated 1/21/25
Until further notice, the upper Redlands Check Station dove field is closed to all hunting. The lower dove field remains open for hunting.

Region 3

Cybel WMA/Marben PFA

Updated 10/16/23
Lake Margery at Marben PFA is currently closed to all access (fishing/boating). The lake has been drained for maintenance. When complete, the lake will be allowed to refill. Once water is at appropriate levels, fish stockings can occur. Potential re-opening date for this lake is Spring 2025.

McDuffie PFA

Updated 11/1/24
The PFA is open to anglers. Bathrooms closed but port-a-potties available. The campground remains closed (and is expected to remain closed for renovation through mid-2025). Debris removal is ongoing so visitors should be conscience of equipment operating on the property. The PFA office is currently closed due to loss of power and roof damage.

Region 6

Grand Bay WMA

Updated 10/22/24
The WMA is open. The boardwalk, Education Center and access to those facilities will remain closed until hazardous trees are removed and structures repaired. The roads accessing the check station and the main portion of the state-owned section of Grand Bay WMA have been cleared. Users should use caution when in the woods as hazardous trees may still exist.

Updated 7/9/21
Due to military training needs on the federally owned portion (Highway 221 tract) of Grand Bay WMA, that section will be closed to public access periodically.

The automatic gate to the Grand Bay WMA boardwalk and lookout tower is open from 6 a.m.–8 p.m. daily and during classes at the Education Center. Anyone in that area after 8 p.m. may be locked in and is subject to being ticketed by the GADNR Law Enforcement Division.

Little Satilla WMA

Updated 8/9/24
As of Aug. 1, 2024, the southwestern border of the Little Satilla Wildlife Management Area (WMA) has changed. The landowner has removed approximately 1,109 acres in Pierce County along the Little Satilla River from the WMA agreement with the state. This change takes place near GA Highway 32, Lilac Rd, and Knight Rd. Gates have been installed at the boundary lines and off-property roads have been removed from the online map. See the online map for updated WMA boundary lines.

Townsend WMA

Updated 1/17/24
Roads accessing portions of Townsend WMA may be flooded by the Altamaha River during times of high water. WMA users should use caution and make appropriate plans anytime the Altamaha River level at the Doctortown gauge is above 7ft. Check the National Weather Service for up to date levels.

Shooting Ranges

All WRD shooting ranges are open.

Education Centers

Charlie Elliot Wildlife Center

Boat Ramps

If designated parking areas on boat ramps, shooting ranges, trail heads or similar areas are full, the area has reached capacity. Do not park outside designated spaces. Do not park in any area not designated for legal parking. Normal rules for parking on WMAs apply—see hunting regulations on page 41.

**Boat Ramp Interactive Map

**Contact region offices should you want to check ramp conditions ahead of time.

Closures

Baurle Boat Ramp at Lock & Dam Park (Augusta Richmond County)

Posted 1/21/25
The City of Augusta has temporarily closed the Baurle Boat Ramp at the Lock & Dam facility in Augusta-Richmond County, Savannah River. A re-opening date is not yet known.

Brewton’s Bridge Landing on the Canoochee River (Evans County)

Posted 8/22/24
Effective immediately, Brewton’s Bridge Landing on the Canoochee River, located adjacent to the State Road 169 Bridge, is temporarily closed. Closure is due to recent storm-related flooding that impacted the parking lot, creating hazardous conditions. A reopening date has not yet been determined. If needed, anglers and boaters can access the Canoochee River downstream at the US 280 ramp (Evans County).

Brewton’s Bridge Landing at SR 169 on the Canoochee River (Evans County)

Updated 10/22/24
The boat ramp is currently closed due to storm damage.

Champney River Park Boat Ramp off US Hwy 17 (McIntosh County)

Posted 1/2/2025

The James Allen Williamson Champney River Park and boat ramp south of downtown Darien off U.S. Highway 17 will close for renovations on January 28, 2025. The closure is expected to last approximately six months as the facility undergoes significant upgrades and repairs. For more info, visit Coastalgadnr.org/champney-river-park-boat-ramp-close-renovations. Visitors are encouraged to plan ahead and explore alternative boat ramps in the area during the closure. A comprehensive list of coastal boat ramps can be found at CoastalGaDNR.org/AllBoatRamps.

Ogeechee River Boat Ramp SR4/US1 (Jefferson County)

Updated 8/10/23
The Ogeechee River Boat Ramp located in Jefferson County at Georgia State Route 4/US Highway 1 is closed due to bridge replacement construction operations. A heavy crane will be placed at the ramp site to facilitate the movement of materials for the bridge project. A re-opening date for the ramp is yet to be determined. Alternative boat ramp locations on the Ogeechee River are as follows: upstream at State Hwy 88 (Jefferson County), and downstream at State Hwy 78 (Jefferson County).

Temple Landing Boat Ramp (Camden County)

Posted 11/22/2024
The Temple Landing Boating Boat Ramp and Access Facility on the St. Mary’s River will be closed effective December 16, 2024. The boat ramp is being replaced. A re-opening date is not yet determined. An alternate ramp to use during the closure is at the Trader’s Hill facility (St. Mary’s) upriver in Charlton County (about 20 miles west via Ga 40; driving time is 30 minutes from Temple Landing).

Cautions

Hwy. 83 Boat Ramp (Jasper County, Ocmulgee River)

Updated 8/9/24
Caution When Using: Anglers and boaters using the Hwy. 83 Boat Ramp (Jasper County, Ocmulgee River - about 15 miles south of Monticello) should know that the boat ramp is open to the public. However, caution is advised due to ongoing logging and clearing operations in preparation of upcoming ramp replacement and highway bridge rebuilding. There will be heavy equipment moving nearby with logging trucks entering and exiting the property. Further information will be posted as needed.