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Bartram Forest trails
Pine woods, meadows, water and marked loops offer a longer outdoor outing south of Milledgeville. Bartram combines a recreation area with managed wildlife land, so route choice and hunting-season awareness matter.

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What to expect
Pine woods, meadows, water and marked loops offer a longer outdoor outing south of Milledgeville. Bartram combines a recreation area with managed wildlife land, so route choice and hunting-season awareness matter.
Milledgeville · Qualifying license or Lands Pass · Choose a trail length to suit your visit
Bartram Forest WMA and Recreation Area · Carl Vinson Highway SE, Milledgeville, GA 31061
Check gate and trail access
The Forestry Commission controls gate access. This is an active wildlife management area; review current hunt dates and posted closures before walking or riding.
- Marked walking and mountain-bike routes
- Pond and wetland scenery
- Wildlife watching in forest habitat
Before you go
- Visitors 16+ need a qualifying Georgia hunting/fishing license or Lands Pass; use DNR's current rules to select the correct option.
- The tourism bureau describes 5.5-, 7.5- and 10.3-mile routes. Download a current map and choose a manageable route.
- Check managed-hunt notices and gate status. Camping is not allowed on this WMA.
Sources & visitor information
Venue and visitor-bureau information checked on the dates below. Follow these links for current hours, admission and access.
- Georgia DNR — Bartram Forest ↗
Land use, gate restrictions and no-camping rule.
Checked - Visit Milledgeville — Bartram Forest ↗
Trail routes and location.
Checked - Georgia DNR — licenses and passes ↗
Access-pass choices and age guidance.
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Check the organizer’s latest details before leaving; schedules and availability can change.
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