Cohutta Wildlife Management Area is located in Murray, Fannin and Gilmer counties. This 96,583-acre property is owned primarily by the U.S. Forest Service with additional properties annually leased to provide hunting opportunities for deer, turkey and small game. Over 158 miles of hiking, biking and equestrian trails are open to the public.

Vehicle Usage: ATVs and UTVs are not allowed on U.S. Forest Service roads. They may only be used on roads/trails designated specifically for their use. For more information, visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/conf/home/?cid=fseprd1154774.

Check Road Closures: Road closures due to damage or weather-related conditions for this property will be listed at https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/conf/.

Campgrounds

The US Forest Service has switched to a cashless payment system. You will have to download the recreation.gov app, set up an account and pay online to use the facilities. Please note that proof of payment has to be shown at arrival. Cell service can be poor at the campsites so take a screenshot or print off with you. Visit the USFS sites listed below to see definitive information on using the grounds.

• Cottonwood Patch Campground
• Hickey Gap Campground
  • This campground is free and does not require reservations. Occupancy of sites are on a first come, first served basis.
• Jacks River Fields Campground
• Lake Conasauga Campground
• Lake Conasauga Overflow Campground
• Ball Field Camping Area
  • This campground is free and does not require reservations. Occupancy of sites are on a first come, first served basis.

Accommodations & Facilities

• Sumac Shooting Range
• Beach
• Bike Trails
• Boat Ramp
• Canoe Access
• Dock
• Equestrian Trails
• Hiking Trails
• Lake
• Nature Trails
• Picnic Shelters
• Picnic Sites
• Primitive Campsites

Activities

• Biking
• Canoeing
• Hiking
• Horseback Riding
• Hunting
• Lake Fishing
• Primitive Camping
• River Fishing
• Shooting
• Wildlife Viewing

Nearby Properties

• Allatoona WMA
• Arrowhead WMA
• Blue Ridge WMA
• Chestatee WMA
• Chief Vann House State Historic Site
• Conasauga River WMA
• Cooper's Creek WMA
• Coosawattee WMA
• Carter's Lake WMA
• Crockford Pigeon Mountain WMA
• Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site
• Dawson Forest WMA
• John's Mountain WMA
• McGraw Ford WMA
• New Echota State Historic Site
• Rich Mountain WMA
• Rich Mountain WMA: Cartecay Tract

Nearby Accommodations

MAKE AN OVERNIGHT RESERVATION

• Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge
• Fort Mountain State Park
• Vogel State Park