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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.

Dense golden trumpet pitcher plants and other wetland vegetation in Doerun Pitcherplant Bog WMA.

Golden trumpet pitcher plants at Doerun Bog. · Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division; photographer not identified · Credits & licenses

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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.

Visitor information phone: 229-430-4254

Check the organizer’s latest details before leaving; schedules and availability can change.

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