John's Mountain Wildlife Management Area is located in Walker, Whitfield, Gordon and Floyd counties on property owned by the U.S. Forest Service. This 23,356-acre property offers hunting opportunities for deer, bear, turkey and small game. No ATVs are allowed on the property.
Vehicle Usage: ATVs and UTVs are not allowed on U.S. Forest Service roads. They may only be used on roads/trails designated specifically for their use. For more information, visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/conf/home/?cid=fseprd1154774.
Check Road Closures: Road closures due to damage or weather-related conditions for this property will be listed at https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/conf/.
Campgrounds & Shooting Range
The US Forest Service has switched to a cashless payment system. You will have to download the recreation.gov app, set up an account and pay online to use the facilities. Please note that proof of payment has to be shown at arrival. Cell service can be poor at the campsites so take a screenshot or print off with you. Visit the USFS site listed below to see definitive information on using the grounds.
Accommodations & Facilities
- Bike Trails
- Chestnut Mountain Shooting Range
- Equestrian Trails
- Hiking Trails
- Nature Trails
- Picnic Shelters
- Picnic Sites
- Primitive Campsites
Activities
- Biking
- Hiking Trails
- Horseback Riding
- Hunting
- Specialty Hunts
- Primitive Camping
- River Fishing
- Shooting
- Wildlife Viewing
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