Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge

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What to expect

Explore forest habitat near Round Oak in a refuge spanning Jones and Jasper counties. Options include the short Allison Lake trail and the six-mile Little Rock Wildlife Drive; use the refuge's current map to select a route and check which roads and trails are open.

Round Oak area, north of Gray · Check visitor and activity requirements · Go at your own pace

Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge · 718 Round Oak–Juliette Road, Round Oak, GA 31038

Sunrise to sunset outside closures

General recreation closes during designated firearm deer and turkey hunts. The 2026–27 brochure lists October 10–11 and 29–31, November 5–7 and 12–14, 2026; April 6–10 and 20–24 and May 4–8, 2027. Weather, fire management and other operations can add closures.

• Allison Lake's approximately 0.9-mile trail
• Little Rock Wildlife Drive on gravel roads
• Woodland birding and wildlife observation

Before you go

• Check the refuge notices and hunt calendar before leaving; general visitors cannot enter during the listed closure periods.
• Follow official directions to the visitor area on Allison Lake Road rather than relying only on the mailing address.
• Some trails have additional seasonal restrictions. Stay on open routes and keep pets leashed.

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