Located in the southern Appalachian foothills of north Georgia, Carter's Lake WMA is managed by the Department of Natural Resources and the Army Corps of Engineers. The 3,300-acre WMA consists of the land owned by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers surrounding the actual lake.  Between the WMA and the Carter's Lake proper, this area provides over 6,000 acres of hunting and fishing opportunities as well as outdoor activities for visitors like hiking, mountain biking, camping and more.  The DNR, Wildlife Resources Division manages the hunting component of the property while all other aspects are managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.  No ATVs are allowed on the property except by use of wheelchair-bound hunters during the wheelchair deer hunt.

Wheelchair hunters must apply by letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers between August 15–September 10 at:
975 Powerhouse Road
Chatsworth, GA 30705

Accommodations & Facilities

• Coosawattee-Carter's Lake Archery Range
• Beach
• Bike Trails
• Boat Ramp
• Canoe Access
• Dock
• Hiking Trails
• Lake
• Marina
• Museum
• Nature Trails
• Picnic Shelters
• Picnic Sites
• Primitive Campsites

Activities

• Biking
• Canoeing
• Hiking
• Hunting
  • Wheelchair Hunts
• Lake Fishing
• Primitive Camping
• Private Boating
• River Fishing
• Water Skiing
• Wildlife Viewing

Nearby Properties

• Allatoona WMA
• Arrowhead WMA
• Blue Ridge WMA
• Chestatee WMA
• Chief Vann House State Historic Site
• Conasauga River WMA
• Cooper's Creek WMA
• Coosawattee WMA
• Crockford Pigeon Mountain WMA
• Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site
• Dawson Forest WMA
• John's Mountain WMA
• McGraw Ford WMA
• New Echota State Historic Site
• Rich Mountain WMA
• Rich Mountain WMA: Cartecay Tract

Nearby Accommodations

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• Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge
• Fort Mountain State Park
• Vogel State Park