Horse Creek Wildlife Management Area

The Ocmulgee River ramp at Horse Creek WMA. · Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division; photographer not identified · Credits & licenses

What to expect

A 7,397-acre coastal-plain WMA on the Ocmulgee with river access, canoeing, fishing, primitive camping, wildlife viewing, waterfowl impoundments and Montgomery Lake, where the 1932 world-record largemouth bass was caught.

Jacksonville · Age 16+ requires a qualifying Georgia license or Lands Pass · 2 hours to overnight

Horse Creek Wildlife Management Area · 1336 East River Road, Jacksonville, GA 31544

Open year-round subject to managed hunts and current area notices

This is active hunting land. As of October 13, the published archery segment runs October 5–20; check the current calendar before every trip.

• Ocmulgee River boat and canoe access
• Primitive camping and wildlife viewing
• Montgomery Lake and waterfowl habitat

Before you go

• Visitors age 16 or older need a qualifying Georgia hunting or fishing license or a Lands Pass.
• Check current hunt dates and blaze-orange rules before every trip.
• Camp only in designated sites; do not expect potable water or electric hookups.
• The WMA ramp serves the Ocmulgee River. Montgomery Lake allows vehicle visitation but has no boat launch.
• Geocaching is restricted during managed hunts and before 10am in turkey season.

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