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Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center
Georgia DNR's visitor center introduces the surrounding wildlife lands through a free museum, replica writing den, wildlife displays, bird alcove and Junior Ranger materials. Hiking, birding, fishing and other outdoor use extend beyond the building under separate WMA and PFA rules.
Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center’s visitor-center entrance, photographed in March 2013. · Hike and Bike Trails; photographer not identified · Credits & licenses
Photo sources & dates (1)
- Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center exterior
Hike and Bike Trails; photographer not identified · Photographed
View source page · Original imageHike and Bike Trails photograph with March 9, 2013 EXIF date; current exterior details may differ.
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What to expect
Georgia DNR's visitor center introduces the surrounding wildlife lands through a free museum, replica writing den, wildlife displays, bird alcove and Junior Ranger materials. Hiking, birding, fishing and other outdoor use extend beyond the building under separate WMA and PFA rules.
Mansfield area · Visitor-center museum free; land-access fees may apply beyond it · 1–3 hours
Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center · 543 Elliott Trail, Mansfield, GA 30055
Visitor center Mon–Sat 9am–4:30pm
Georgia DNR currently lists the visitor center Monday–Saturday 9am–4:30pm. Buildings may close on state holidays; groups of 10 or more should arrange a visit.
- Free wildlife museum
- Replica Charlie Elliott writing den
- Gateway to birding and public lands
Before you go 
- A Georgia hunting or fishing license or Lands Pass may be required for some outdoor access. Check the current DNR access table for your activity.
- Lake Margery is currently closed with no confirmed reopening date; do not plan around it.
- This 2013 visitor-center photograph documents the actual place, but current exterior details may differ.
Sources & visitor information
Venue and visitor-bureau information checked on the dates below. Follow these links for current hours, admission and access.
- Georgia DNR — Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center ↗
Current visitor-center hours, address, phone, museum features, group guidance and holiday caveat.
Checked - Georgia DNR — land access ↗
Current license and Lands Pass rules for Clybel WMA and other public lands.
Checked - Georgia DNR — Marben PFA ↗
Current notice that Lake Margery is closed with reopening undetermined.
Checked - Hike and Bike Trails ↗
Actual visitor-center photograph and documented March 2013 visit.
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Visitor information phone: 770-784-3059
Visitor review notes
Selected visitor experiences, paraphrased from the linked reviews. These describe individual visits; check venue sources for current conditions.
Follow the review links for visitor feedback; no dated review excerpt has been verified for this listing.
Check the organizer’s latest details before leaving; schedules and availability can change.
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