Lake Russell Wildlife Management Area is located in Cornelia on property owned by the U.S. Forest Service. This 17,300-acre property has opportunities for deer, bear, turkey, small game and coyote hunting.

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/.

Accommodations & Facilities

• Bike Trails
• Equestrian Trails
• Hiking Trails
• Lake
• Primitive Campsites

Activities

• Biking
• Horseback Riding
• Hiking  
• Hunting
  • Specialty Hunts
  • Youth Hunts
• Lake Fishing
• Primitive Camping
• River Fishing
• Wildlife Viewing

Nearby Properties

• Broad River WMA
• Buck Shoals WMA
• Chattahoochee WMA
• Chestatee WMA
• Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site
• Dawson Forest WMA
• Hardman Farm State Historic Site
• Swallow Creek WMA
• Traveler's Rest State Historic Site
• Wilson Shoals WMA

Nearby Accommodations

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