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Pitcher plants at Doerun Bog WMA
Walk into a rare Coastal Plain bog filled with carnivorous pitcher plants. Short trails, a lake, wildlife watching, fishing and geocaching make this a quiet natural-area stop rather than a developed park.

Golden trumpet pitcher plants at Doerun Bog. · Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division; photographer not identified · Credits & licenses
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- Pitcher plants at Doerun Bog
Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division; photographer not identified · Photograph date not supplied
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What to expect
Walk into a rare Coastal Plain bog filled with carnivorous pitcher plants. Short trails, a lake, wildlife watching, fishing and geocaching make this a quiet natural-area stop rather than a developed park.
Doerun · Visitors 16+ need a qualifying Georgia license or Lands Pass · 1–3 hours
Daylight visit recommended; check hunts and burns
The current 730-acre WMA is open under Georgia public-land rules. Hunting seasons, prescribed burns and weather can change access. Vehicles are limited to the entrance road and parking area.
- Golden trumpet pitcher plants
- Rare Coastal Plain bog habitat
- Lake, trails and wildlife viewing
Before you go 
- Every visitor age 16 or older needs a qualifying Georgia hunting or fishing license or a Lands Pass.
- Check current hunts, closures and prescribed-burn notices; wear bright colors during hunting seasons.
- Do not expect a boardwalk, restrooms or a paved accessible trail; none is documented by the operator.
- ATVs, horses and camping are prohibited. Geocaching is restricted during managed hunts and before 10am in turkey season.
- From Doerun, follow Highway 133 south about two miles and turn at the Natural Area sign.
Sources & visitor information
Venue and visitor-bureau information checked on the dates below. Follow these links for current hours, admission and access.
- Georgia DNR — Doerun Pitcherplant Bog WMA ↗
Current habitat, trails, lake activities, vehicle rules, directions and authentic bog photograph.
Checked - Georgia hunting regulations — Doerun ↗
Current 730-acre figure, 2026–27 hunt dates and activity restrictions; updated August 27, 2026.
Checked - Georgia DNR — land access chart ↗
Current license-required classification.
Checked - Georgia DNR — closures ↗
Current statewide WMA notices; recheck before travel.
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Visitor information phone: 229-430-4254
Check the organizer’s latest details before leaving; schedules and availability can change.
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