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Ohoopee Dunes interpretive trail
Ohoopee Dunes protects unusual inland sandhill habitat and offers wildlife viewing and an interpretive hiking trail off Old McLeod's Bridge Road. The larger management area contains multiple tracts and permits hunting, so use DNR's mapped public access rather than navigating to a generic town pin.

Salamander Pond at Ohoopee Dunes WMA · Georgia Department of Natural Resources; individual photographer not stated · Credits & licenses
Photo sources & dates (1)
- Salamander Pond at Ohoopee Dunes WMA
Georgia Department of Natural Resources; individual photographer not stated · Photograph date not supplied
View source page · Original imageDNR photograph of Salamander Pond on the property, not the interpretive trailhead.
Source links identify the published photographs. Copyright remains with the credited rightsholders; see photo credits and rights information.
What to expect
Ohoopee Dunes protects unusual inland sandhill habitat and offers wildlife viewing and an interpretive hiking trail off Old McLeod's Bridge Road. The larger management area contains multiple tracts and permits hunting, so use DNR's mapped public access rather than navigating to a generic town pin.
Emanuel County / Swainsboro area · Qualifying hunting/fishing license or Lands Pass · Choose a route after checking the current map
Ohoopee Dunes Wildlife Management Area · Old McLeod's Bridge Road trail access, near Swainsboro, GA 30401
Plan daylight access; check current conditions and hunts
This is an active wildlife management area, not a continuously staffed park. Check DNR notices, the current access map and hunting schedules before choosing a walking date.
- Interpretive hiking trail
- Inland sandhill habitat
- Wildlife watching in a managed natural area
Before you go 
- Visitors 16+ generally need a qualifying Georgia hunting/fishing license or Lands Pass. Check DNR's exemptions and current access requirements before buying.
- Check current managed-hunt dates and seasonal dog restrictions. ATVs and horses are prohibited, and vehicle access is limited.
- Bring water, sun protection and a current map. The photograph shows Salamander Pond on the property, not the trailhead or a guaranteed sight from the interpretive trail.
Sources & visitor information
Venue and visitor-bureau information checked on the dates below. Follow these links for current hours, admission and access.
- Georgia DNR — Ohoopee Dunes WMA ↗
Trail access, habitats, permitted uses, maps and actual-property photograph.
Checked - Georgia DNR — choose a license or pass ↗
Age guidance, qualifying licenses and Lands Pass requirements.
Checked - Georgia hunting regulations — Ohoopee Dunes ↗
Current WMA hunting, dog, vehicle and other access restrictions.
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Check the organizer’s latest details before leaving; schedules and availability can change.
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