Sheffield Wildlife Management Area

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Sheffield Wildlife Management Area

Georgia

(706) 295-6041

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Overview

This is a 3,299-acre Wildlife Management Area open to hunting seasonally. Camping, pre-season scouting, hiking, picnicking, canoeing, and other recreational uses are allowed year-round, unless otherwise posted at the WMA check station or at a specific recreation site. However, horseback riding and bicycling are restricted to open, improved roads, designated trails or designated areas. Horse and bicycle trails and areas may be closed during certain hunting seasons to avoid user conflicts. Specific recreation sites can be closed as needed for management purposes by posting at the site. All WMA visitors are encouraged to wear hunter orange during hunting seasons. Refer to the annual hunting seasons and regulations to determine when specific WMA are open for hunting and what type of hunting is occurring.

Map of Sheffield Wildlife Management Area (GA)

Latitude, Longitude: 34.024423, -84.906378

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Activities

  • Camping

    A single campground is located at the southern end of the wildlife management area just off of Lee Road.

  • Hiking

    A few hiking trails are located off of Lee Road, extending into the park.

  • Hunting

    Hunting is permitted. Be sure to read up on the hunting season dates and limits, and hunting regulations in the state of Georgia. Contact Georgia DNR for more information, regulations and seasons.

Directions

Driving

DIRECTIONS FROM CARTERSVILLE: Take Hwy. 61 south 13.2 miles to Braswell Mountain Rd.; turn right; go 2.4 miles to Lee Rd.; turn right and proceed 1.2 miles to area.

DIRECTIONS FROM DALLAS: Take Hwy. 61 north 6.2 miles to Braswell Mountain Rd.; turn left; go 2.4 miles to Lee Rd.; turn right and proceed 1.2 miles to area.

Phone Numbers

Primary

(706) 295-6041

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