McGraw Ford Wildlife Management Area is located in Cherokee County on the Etowah River. The 2,255-acre property has hunting opportunities for deer, bear, turkey, small game, dove and waterfowl. The wildlife management focus is to provide archery deer and bear hunting during the fall, season long dove hunting on the 22 acres of managed dove fields, and spring turkey hunting. With access to about 5 miles of river frontage, the area provides unique fishing and paddling opportunities. No ATVs are allowed on the property.

Accommodations & Facilities

• Managed Dove Field
• River Access (Canoe Launch)

Activities

• Fishing
• Geocaching — not allowed before 10 a.m. during turkey season
• Hunting
• Wildlife Viewing

Nearby Properties

• Allatoona WMA
• Blue Ridge WMA
• Buford Trout Hatchery
• Chattahoochee WMA
• Chestatee WMA
• Cooper's Creek WMA
• Coosawattee WMA
• Carter's Lake WMA
• Hardman Farm State Historic Site
• Rich Mountain WMA
• Rich Mountain WMA: Cartecay Tract

Nearby Accommodations

MAKE AN OVERNIGHT RESERVATION

• Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge
• Don Carter State Park
• Red Top Mountain State Park
• Smithgall Woods State Park