A February group report described a full Mud Creek Road campground with more than 50 attendees, storms, wildlife and muddy, rugged conditions during the weekend hunt.
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Chickasawhatchee Wildlife Management Area
Explore a large managed pine and swamp landscape for wildlife watching, hiking, paddling, fishing, primitive camping and regulated hunting.
Gate 9 at Chickasawhatchee WMA. · Michael Rivera / Mjrmtg · Credits & licenses
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What to expect
Explore a large managed pine and swamp landscape for wildlife watching, hiking, paddling, fishing, primitive camping and regulated hunting.
Southwest of Albany · Baker, Calhoun & Dougherty · Ages 16+ need a valid Georgia license or Lands Pass; fees vary · Half day
Chickasawhatchee Wildlife Management Area · From Albany, take Highway 91 south 4 miles, then Highway 62 west 15 miles and follow WMA signs
Daylight recreation; range hours vary by day
This is active hunting land. Check the current WMA regulations, hunt dates, road conditions, water levels and range notices before every visit.
- Pine flatwoods, swamp and creek habitat
- Wildlife watching, canoeing and fishing
- Primitive camping and shooting range
Before you go 
- A valid Georgia license or Lands Pass is required for visitors age 16 and older unless an exemption applies.
- Wear high-visibility clothing and check active hunts; access and geocaching restrictions change during hunt periods.
- Roads are unpaved, camping is primitive and wet weather can make travel muddy or difficult.
- The shooting range has separate hours and rules, including eye and ear protection.
Sources & visitor information
Venue and visitor-bureau information checked on the dates below. Follow these links for current hours, admission and access.
- Georgia DNR — Chickasawhatchee WMA ↗
Current acreage, recreation, directions and contact.
Checked - Georgia hunting regulations — WMA rules ↗
Current hunts, access and property-specific restrictions.
Checked - Georgia DNR — Lands Pass ↗
Current license and Lands Pass requirement.
Checked - Georgia shooting-range rules ↗
Range hours and safety requirements.
Checked - Wikimedia Commons — Gate 9 ↗
CC BY-SA 4.0 photograph by Michael Rivera, captured January 1, 2022.
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Visitor information phone: 229-430-4254
Visitor review notes
Selected visitor experiences, paraphrased from the linked reviews. These describe individual visits; check venue sources for current conditions.
Check the organizer’s latest details before leaving; schedules and availability can change.
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